Ireland golf packages

old head of kinsale golf club

the Old Head golf Links is one of the most remarkable developments ever conceived in the history of golf: an atlantic promontory that will never be rivalled in terms of drama and beauty. it rises hundreds of feet high above dramatic cliffs, surrounded by the ocean on all sides and commanding the most spectacular views from every part.

golf at Old Head is truly unforgettable. how highly the golf experience is rated is most likely inversely proportional to the number of golf balls lost and the strength of the wind!

tralee golf club

“i designed the first nine but surely god designed the back nine”, Palmer explained. “I am happy that we have one of the worlds’ great golf links here.”

“the setting is quite the most magnificent backdrop for a golf course that I have ever encountered”, wrote Peter Dobereiner, the famous golf writer, not long after the course was opened.
while it always boasted a magnificent setting, with the course settling down and the greens thriving over time, Tralee has now joined the elite group of Irish links.

with views of the Atlantic and white sandy beaches from almost every hole, Tralee earns rave reviews from all who play it. there are some great holes on the course, notably the second, which runs along the clifftops, and the third, which has been likened to the famous seventh hole at pebble beach.

waterville golf club

Links golf combines sand dunes gorse and native grasses, firm fairways, sod faced bunkers and subtle putting surfaces all intertwined by the ever changing weather. Forget the lob wedge. think bump and run and creative shot making.

it is hard to believe that Waterville golf club was only built in 1973. it’s the type of place you feel that has been there forever. Jack Mulcahy, an irish-born american, had the vision for this links gem and, after returning to Ireland to live, he handed the task of designing the course to the legendary Eddie Hackett.

his creation is widely regarded as one of the top links courses in the world and the americans in particular flock to Waterville in their thousands every year.

while the front nine is good, the inward half is even better and make sure you take a minute or two to enjoy the view of Mulcahy’s Peak at the par-3 17th. Yes, it is easy to see why this place is so popular.

ballybunion old golf club

established in 1893, the course was extended to 18 holes in 1926. Due to the threat of coastal erosion – it is set in sandhills alongside the atlantic ocean – the order of the holes was changed in the early 1970s and you now actually start at the old 14th.

visitors to Ballybunion will undergo a stiff test from start to finish and the homeward nine on the old Course are simply spectacular. the 11th is possibly the most famous and rated by Tom Watson as one of the toughest holes in the world. the 12th is possibly tougher for the amateur, a long par-3 to an elevated green across an entire expanse of wild duneland.

the par-5 16th possibly typifies Ballybunion, it is intimidating with a tee-shot played to a dog-leg. the temptation to take an agressive line often does not pay dividends and the more consevative line, while difficult to understand from the tee, does not make the hole impossibly long. the 2nd shot must be played uphill through a funnel of dunes leaving a short pitch to one of the larger greens on the course.

the 18th hole is one of the most discussed holes after a round on the Old Course. the approach is again uphill to another dune well protected by sand dunes and almost blind from the fairway. a par on this hole is a noteworthy achievement!

doonbeg golf club (trump international)

the par-72 layout of features a singles loop of nine holes out and nine back. variations in wind speed and direction ensure the course plays differently almost every day. the Dongbeg golf course officially opened on July 9, 2002, with an exhibition match between norman and padraig harrington.

the accommodation, spa and clubhouse facilities are exquisite with the stunning stone building of the lodge housing 15 individually designed suites with ocean views. the garden house, norman and courtyard suites provide 32 suites of varying accommodation. the long room, and darby‘s pub serve outstanding dishes prepared from local fresh produce. all of this accompanied with the Irish hospitality makes Doonbeg the ultimate experience.

lahinch old golf club

the two courses at Lahinch golf club were actually first planned by officers of a scottish regiment, who considered this rugged and uncompromising countryside of co. clare perfect terrain for golf. the original layout for the course was the brainchild of old Tom Morris, himself a four times british open champion. subsequent alterations were put in the capable hands of scottish architect Dr. Alastair MacKenzie, who has also worked on augusta, pebble beach and cypress point.

the main championship links at Lahinch golf club (Par 72, 6,950 yards) is justifiably proud of the reputation it has gathered as a stern challenge to even the most gifted of golfers. the notorious klondyke par five, 4th hole forces the golfer to play over an intimidating dune wall to a ‘blind’ green.

of the twin courses at Lahinch golf club, the castle course (Par 70, 5,653 yards) presents golfers with a slightly less formidable, though equally interesting prospect.

trident hotel 

full irish breakfast is complimentary. there’s an upscale restaurant that specialises in seafood, a nautical-themed bar that offers a lunchtime carvery, and a lounge with a river-view terrace.

the malton hotel 

with 6 acres of beautiful private gardens in the centre of bustling killarney town centre as well as its favourable location adjacent to killarney railway station, the Malton is without a doubt a superb and unrivalled location.

doonbeg lodge 

next to the golf course, the Lodge has a calm elegance and sweeping views of the atlantic. the spacious 5-star suites are equipped with a kitchen, living area with fireplace, Wi-Fi and marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers.

the ccean view restaurant serves local produce, and trumps bar & restaurant at the 18th hole is a relaxed venue for drinks and meals.

white horses spa has a wet-room area with a sauna, steam room and deep -soaking whirlpool, which are free for guests to use. Treatments are available at an additional cost.