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Dublin Series - Golf Courses and Sightseeing

January 08, 2021 / Sightseeing/Golf and Whiskey

Golf in Dublin and County Dublin. International golfers like to play links golf in Ireland. The five leading Dublin area links are: Portmarnock Championship is typically ranked in the top three courses of the Irish Republic. On ...

Eddie Hackett: Golf Architect

October 29, 2020 / Golf Course Architects

Eddie Hackett: Prolific Irish Golf Course Architect Introduction Eddie Hackett designed, extended or modified over 100 golf courses without leaving Ireland. No job was too big or too small. His design philosophy was minimalist. ...

Golf in Scotland – Trump Turnberry Resort

October 18, 2020 / Golf Courses & Golf Resorts

Trump Turnberry Resort On Ayshire’s rugged coast, Southwest of Scotland sits the scenic Trump Turnberry Resort. Home to some of the finest Scotland golf vacations, Trump Turnberry resort is renowned for its rich history, extraordin...

Hidden Gem Golf Courses of UK and Ireland

September 28, 2020 / Hidden Gems

Summary Introduction to the Series Many visitors to the UK and Ireland like to play seaside links golf courses. They may choose to add a “Hidden Gem” whether a links or not. To qualify we believe each gem should have ma...

Northern Ireland Golf Trip

June 17, 2020 / Special Offers

Play the world famous golf courses in Northern Ireland in August 2021! Check out this 6 nights / 5 rounds package with guaranteed tee times at Royal Portrush and Royal County Down. This offer is not to be missed out! ...

Hidden Gem Golf Courses of Northern Ireland

June 16, 2020 / Hidden Gems

Hidden Gem Golf Courses of Northern Ireland Many visitors to the UK and Ireland like to play seaside links golf courses. There are about 210 true links courses in the British Isles whereas the rest of the world has only about 36. In...

Golf Tours Ireland: Planning the Perfect Golf Tour in Ireland

May 29, 2020 / Featured Golf Destinations

This article is essentially directed at International Golfers considering a golf tour in Ireland. Experience indicates that there is primarily a keen interest in playing the best true links golf courses. Furthermore, each group of golfe...

Northern Ireland & Dublin Special Offer

April 01, 2020 / Special Offers

Your Personalized custom golf tour itinerary for Party of 8 golfers. The full itinerary! You will be driven by an experienced and fully qualified driver. The driver will meet you at the airport. ...

South West Ireland Special Offer

April 01, 2020 / Special Offers

A luxury executive motorcoach with a private driver/guide at your disposal for the entire trip. It has leather American VIP seats with dual armrests, card tables, fridge (stocked with beers and soft drinks), DVD & large luggage loc...

Dublin Series 3, History of early Golf Clubs

March 31, 2020 / Featured Golf Destinations

Golf History in Dublin and County Dublin Introduction: The first organised golf played in Ireland was on heathland at Curragh about 30 miles West of Dublin. Royal Curragh claims to be the oldest club in Ireland dating to 1852. The early ...

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