Irish Golf Tours
A golf tour to Ireland will encompass some of the most iconic golfing images. There is no doubt that Ireland's unspoiled fringes are littered with links courses that can only be rivaled by a select few in the United Kingdom.Along the coastlines are innumerable traditional seaside links such as Royal County Down (the world's second best course), Portmarnock, Royal Dublin and the Island, whose rugged character, cut through towering sand dunes, put them among the purest golfing experiences.
There are also some truly special courses like Old Head at Kinsale, and the immense natural beauty of the Killarney landscape, where visiting golfers will enjoy some of golf's most spectacular challenges.
Ireland's west coast is less developed commercially than Dublin or the south, and the isolation that envelops awe-inspiring courses like Ballybunion, Lahinch, Ballyliffin and Doonbeg is inexplicably magical, and typical of the truly remarkable experience of a classic Irish golf tour.
Mount Juliet
Just a short drive south of the medieval city of Kilkenny is Jack Nicklaus' only signature golf course in Ireland. The Golden Bear has created a stunning stadium course, one so good that it was awarded the American Express World Golf Championship in both 2002 and 2004.
Doonbeg Hotel & Golf
Doonbeg is Greg Norman's only creation in the UK and Ireland, and like many of his projects around the world, it is absolutely mind-blowing. The Great White Shark has created the Links Course by utilising the incredible dunes that characterise the majestic site along the coast.
The K Club Golf & Spa
In late 2006, the Palmer Course at the K Club became Ireland's first Ryder Cup venue, as it played host to Europe's record-equalling victory. It is a stadium-style resort course, and at over 7,300 yards from the tips, many commentators have described it as the most difficult inland layout in the country.
Blarney Golf Resort
When the opportunity arose for two local businessmen to purchase 160 acres of farmland around Blarney, they decided to transform it into an internationally acclaimed golf resort.
Druids Glen Hotel
Druid's Glen played host to the Irish Open from 1996 to 1999, and also welcomed the Seve Trophy in 2002. It is without doubt one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, as a result of the magnificent flora and fauna that line the manicured fairways.