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Golf in Ireland The Land of Links Golf

Ireland is hallowed ground for golf lovers. Here, you play the game in its purest form: raw, unpredictable, and completely governed by the wind and the ground. Forget target golf—this is authentic links golf. With direct flights to Dublin, Belfast, and Cork, Ireland is also highly accessible. Around Dublin, you’ll find classic links like Portmarnock, The Island, and Royal Dublin, complemented by top resorts such as Druids Glen and The K-Club—ideal for a short golf break. The southwest offers icons like Old Head of Kinsale, Ballybunion, Waterville, Tralee, and Lahinch. The northwest is wilder and quieter, home to gems like Rosapenna, Carne, and Ballyliffin. Northern Ireland completes the picture with Royal Portrush and Royal County Down, two of the finest links in the world. In short: Ireland is a pilgrimage for any serious golfer—always pure, always memorable.

Golf trips to Ireland

The magnificent Waterville Golf Club in Kerry, Ireland.
Ireland

Links of Kerry

Discover Kerry’s challenging links courses, including the renowned Waterville and Tralee.

  • Play world-renowned Irish links courses.
  • Experience Kerry’s breathtaking landscape.
  • Stay at the comfortable Castlerosse Park Resort.
4 days / 3 nights
From
1.495 ,-
per person
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Portmarnock Golf Club
Ireland

Dublin's Best Links

Discover world-class links golf around Dublin.

  • Play Dublin's famous links courses, including the world-renowned Portmarnock Golf Club.
  • Visit the traditional Irish pub Gibney’s in Malahide.
  • Stay in comfort with easy access to Dublin city centre.
4 days / 3 nights
From
1.795 ,-
per person
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Dooks - Zuid West-Ierland, Ireland
Ireland

Ring of Kerry Golf Trip

Experience golf along the Ring of Kerry, with strategic challenges set against a spectacular coastal backdrop.

  • Play iconic courses such as Dooks.
  • Stay at the charming Castlerosse Park Resort.
  • Enjoy a breathtaking drive along the Ring of Kerry.
4 days / 3 nights
From
795 ,-
per person
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View across St Patrick's Links Rosapenna
Ireland

Donegal Golf Package

Experience the challenge of four world-class golf courses in Donegal, Ireland.

  • Play iconic courses such as Old Tom Morris Links.
  • Experience the modern classic, St Patrick’s Links.
  • Enjoy the comfort and hospitality of the Rosapenna Hotel.
4 days / 3 nights
From
1.565 ,-
per person
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Aerial view Castle Rock Golf Club
Ireland

Causeway Coast

World-class golf along the Causeway Coast, combined with the charm and rugged beauty of Northern Ireland’s coastline.

  • Play Royal Portrush, a legendary golf course and host of The Open.
  • Scenic coastal roads and authentic local pubs.
  • Links golf at its finest.
4 days / 3 nights
On request
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Dublin Short Break
Ireland

Dublin Short Break

Discover Dublin’s world-famous links courses. Play Portmarnock ‘Jameson’, Howth and St Anne's Golf Links, experience golf at its finest in the vibrant surroundings of Dublin.

  • The perfect balance of world-class golf and Irish culture
  • Rugged dunes along the Dublin coast
  • Gibney’s in Malahide is the perfect 19th hole
4 days / 3 nights
From
785 ,-
per person
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Golf in Southwest Ireland: The "Bucket List" Region

Killarney is the beating heart of County Kerry and the ideal base for a golf trip to the far southwest of Ireland. Easily accessible via Cork and surrounded by rugged nature, here you’ll find an unparalleled concentration of iconic links courses. Names like Ballybunion, Tralee, and Waterville are on every bucket list for a reason. Additionally, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, with its 36 holes, offers a stunning parkland alternative with panoramic views.

If you look beyond the icons, you’ll discover pure ‘hidden gems’ along the Ring of Kerry, such as Dooks, Kenmare, and Ring of Kerry Golf Club: remote, wild, and directly on the ocean. This is golf in its most authentic form, where you play not only against your handicap but also against the elements. Heroic links golf during the day, and in the evening, the warm hospitality of Killarney and pubs where a pint of Guinness always tastes better after your round.

Golf in Southwest Ireland

Northwest Ireland Golf: Wild, Untamed & Pure

Think the southwest is too touristy? Then the northwest is your domain. This is "God’s Country" for the links purist. Courses like Carne, Enniscrone, and County Sligo (Rosses Point) are hidden among towering dune landscapes along the Wild Atlantic Way.

It’s quieter, wilder, and often more affordable here. This is the region for those who come for the game itself, not for luxury. Here, you battle the elements without distraction.

Northwest Ireland Golf

East Coast Ireland & Dublin: History & Prestige

Want to combine world-class golf with the lively nightlife of Dublin? The East Coast is home to the aristocracy of Irish golf. With Portmarnock, The Island, and Royal Dublin, you’ll play on classic, fast links courses steeped in history.

Less travel time, more play time, and direct access to the best pubs of Temple Bar. Ideal for a short, action-packed trip with the guys.

East Coast Ireland golf

Cork & Kinsale: Adrenaline on the Cliffs

Forget everything you know about parkland courses. In southern Ireland, it’s all about Old Head of Kinsale, possibly the most spectacular golf experience in the world. Here, you’ll play on a narrow peninsula stretching three kilometers into the Atlantic Ocean, with cliffs over 90 meters high on either side.

A slice here isn’t just a lost ball, it’s an offering to the sea. After the adrenaline of Old Head, the charming harbor town of Kinsale awaits as the perfect 19th hole: a place where world-class golf blends seamlessly into exceptional dining. This region is made for golfers who want to combine sporting spectacle with culinary excellence.

buildings near body of water during daytime

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is a compact but exceptionally strong golf destination, with an unmatched density of top courses along a rugged coastline. Absolute icons are Royal County Down and Royal Portrush, both regulars in the global top 10. Royal County Down sits spectacularly at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, while Royal Portrush has hosted The Open Championship multiple times.

Along the Causeway Coast, you’ll find classics like Portstewart Golf Club, Castlerock Golf Club, and Ballyliffin Golf Club—pure links where wind and ground play set the tone. Between rounds, the Giant’s Causeway is an absolute must.

With Belfast and Derry as comfortable bases, everything is close by: top golf, nature, and culture. Northern Ireland offers maximum quality with minimal travel—links golf in its purest form.

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