Ireland Golf Trips, Tours, Irish Holiday Packages

Why choose a golf trip to Ireland

Golf vacations in Ireland give you the chance to play some of the most historic and spectacular links courses in the world. However, there’s so much more to Ireland golf tours than just the golf itself.

Ireland is very popular with golfers, they will tell you that a visit to the ‘The Emerald Isle’ is like finding a friend for life and the golf is brilliant.
The land is beautiful; the turbulent history stretches back 6000 years and is rich in myths and legends.
The traditions are fascinating, fairs, festivals, music including some odd instruments, fiercely competitive dancing and joke-telling, particularly one-liners.
The Irish also love any excuse for a party and the pubs are at the heart of Irish cultural, social and musical life.
They are not places just to drink, but to talk, listen to poetry, traditional music, eat delicious food and of course not forgetting the Guinness.
There is something for everyone, a spectacular coastline with great beaches, horse racing, fishing, water sports, gastronomic dining opportunities, historic sites, social history, and traditional crafts such as the world-famous Waterford Crystal.
The cities in Ireland are vibrant and cosmopolitan, not too big but plenty to see and do.

Ireland Golf Vacation Packages: What Sets Our Irish Golf Trips Apart

When planning your golf vacation, discerning golfers often compare Scotland golf trips with Ireland golf packages. While both destinations offer extraordinary links golf, Ireland golf vacations deliver a uniquely intimate experience where world-class courses meet legendary hospitality. Our luxury Ireland golf trips combine championship-calibre links with the warmth of Irish culture, creating golf getaways Ireland enthusiasts treasure for a lifetime.

Unlike standard Irish golf holidays, our Ireland golf vacation packages are crafted by a former golf professional who has personally played every course we recommend. This expertise ensures your Irish golf trips feature optimal routing, the finest accommodation, and tee times at courses that match your skill level and aspirations.

Tour and Travel Information for Ireland Golf Trips

Time to Visit: The main season for Ireland golf tours is April to November and the busiest months are July and August. June is a good month before the peak season and has the longest hours of daylight.
Electrical Current Standard is 220 volts; bring an adapter if you have 115-volt appliances.
Passports: Make sure that your passport is current and does not expire within 6 months of your return.
Tipping: Some restaurants and most hotels in ireland add a service charge of 10-15% to your bill, in this case you are not expected to tip, but people often do in restaurants for exceptional service. Taxi drivers, hairdressers, and barbers also get 10-15%. For help from a hotel concierge or porter, a tip of £1-£2 is appropriate.

A tip for an experienced Golf Caddie is typically 20 Euros. A driver guide giving service to a small group is normally tipped quite well 100 Euros per person is appropriate for a 7/8 day golf trip in ireland.

Golf Carts and Caddies; If you need a Golf Cart please ask your tour manager. Most courses have a few carts available for golfers with medical reasons and some courses have them available for general use but not too many.

Caddies: As part of our Ireland golf packages, we can pre-book a Caddie for you with the Caddie-master at most major courses, such as Portmarnock, Royal County Down and The European Golf Club

Weather: Average summer temperatures are 60-74 F (15-22 °C). Lightweight clothing is normally adequate but for the evenings you will need a sweater or jacket. A waterproof coat is needed, just in case.

Insurance: Make sure that you are covered with adequate travel insurance.

Money and Credit Cards: Visa and Mastercard are the major credit cards, American Express and Diners are also widely accepted. The unit of currency in the Irish Republic is the Euro.

South West Ireland courses

The beautiful South West is a favourite area for tourists and golfers and Killarney is often the base town of choice.
There are 3 World ranked golf courses Ballybunion Old, Waterville and Lahinch.
It has a full supporting cast of famous golf links including Tralee, Ballybunion Cashen and Doonbeg, Killarney Golf Club has two wonderful lakeside golf courses.
You can also visit Kinsale and play Old Head Golf Links, one of the most remarkable golfing developments ever conceived. It is on an Atlantic promontory two miles long that will never be rivalled in terms of drama and beauty. You are unlikely to play a more dramatic golf course than Old Head anywhere. Kinsale is a small town that has a great concentration of restaurants and has long been known as the ‘Gourmet Capital’ of Ireland. The Good Food Circle has 11 member restaurants. They take pride in serving delicious, top quality food with a great atmosphere. Kinsale is proud to be considered a ‘Foodie Town’ and celebrates its annual Gourmet Festival in October.
The South West offers the highest concentration of world-class links courses anywhere in Ireland, making it the premier destination for luxury Ireland golf trips. Ballybunion Old Course, which Herbert Warren Wind declared "nothing less than the finest seaside course I have ever seen," features towering dunes and the famous 11th hole – now named "Watson's" after the five-time Open champion who fell in love with this magical place. Golf getaways enthusiasts consider Ballybunion an absolute must-play on any Ireland golf tour.

Northern Ireland courses

Northern Ireland has two golf courses that feature high in the World Rankings Royal County Down normally in the top 10 of world rankings and often voted #1 in the UK and Ireland and Royal Portrush, the only Irish course to stage the British Open.
Castlerock, Portstewart and Royal Portrush are all excellent golf courses located close together on the Causeway Coast near Portrush. It is close to the ‘Giants Causeway’ an extraordinary natural phenomenon and a World Heritage site.
Northern Ireland golf vacations deliver an unmatched combination of championship-pedigree courses and dramatic scenery. Royal County Down, nestled beneath the majestic Mountains of Mourne at Newcastle, consistently ranks as the world's finest golf course. Golf Digest describes it as having "no lovelier place in golf." Royal Portrush's Dunluce Links, where Shane Lowry claimed his emotional Open Championship victory in 2019 and The Open returned in 2025, offers a true all-rounder experience with stunning Atlantic vistas stretching to Scotland's Islay on clear days.
For golfers comparing Scotland golf trips with Irish golf holidays, the Northern Ireland itinerary offers the perfect combination – championship links rivalling anything found on Scottish soil, combined with the legendary Irish welcome and remarkable value. Ardglass, with six spectacular opening holes perched atop seaside cliffs, adds raw coastal drama to any Ireland golf package.

West of Ireland courses

The West of Ireland is popular for its Links golf courses that are excellent value for money.
County Sligo is the highest-ranked golf course, and Enniscrone, Carne, Connemara and Donegal Golf Courses are very good value also.
Connemara Isles and Strandhill are hidden gems.
Westport is the best parkland golf course in the West, it features in Ireland’s Top 50 Golf Courses.
Enniscrone, Westport and Ballinrobe (another inland golf course) are long, all over 7000 yards and Par 73. Connemara is 7230 yards Par 72.
The West of Ireland represents outstanding value for Irish golf vacations without compromising on quality. County Sligo, set against the dramatic backdrop of Ben Bulben mountain, hosts championship-calibre links at a significantly lower Ireland golf trip cost than marquee venues. Carne Golf Links, designed by the legendary Eddie Hackett among the largest dunes in Ireland, offers a wild and authentic links experience that golf purists treasure.

North West Ireland courses

Although it is remote, North West Ireland, is one of our favourite areas for golf in Ireland. If you travel from Shannon or North-East from Dublin you can first enjoy the golf links at Sligo and Donegal.
Approaching from Belfast or north from Dublin, you can start on Northern Ireland’s famous Causeway Coast (Royal Portrush and Portstewart).
Rosapenna is a wonderful golf resort with two highly ranked links golf courses Sandy Hills and ‘The Old Course’.
Ballyliffen has a splendid hotel alongside two excellent links golf courses, Glashedy and ‘The Old Course’.
Some of Ireland’s best-hidden gems are to be found in the North West at Cruit Island, Narin and Portnoo and Portsalon.
The North West represents the pinnacle of authentic Irish golf trips for those seeking unspoilt links landscapes away from the crowds. Rosapenna now boasts three exceptional courses, including the acclaimed St Patrick's Links designed by Tom Doak – a modern masterpiece that debuted at number 55 in Golf Digest's World Rankings. Ballyliffin Glashedy delivers magnificent panoramic views of coastline and countryside, while hidden gems like Portsalon and Narin & Portnoo offer pure, natural links golf that transports you back to the game's origins. Our Ireland golf trip packages to the North West combine extraordinary courses with rugged Donegal beauty.

Dublin Area courses

There are two world-ranked golf links courses, Portmarnock close to Dublin City and The European, a day trip to the South.
Dublin is unique having two quality links golf courses; Royal Dublin and St Anne’s, just 3 miles from the city centre. To the North of the city, Portmarnock Links and The Island are just 30 minutes and 45 minutes from the city centre. Excellent inland courses are the “K” Club to the West and Druids Glen to the South.
Dublin is a major city for entertainment, sightseeing and shopping.
Dublin provides the perfect gateway for Ireland golf vacations, combining world-class golf with vibrant city culture. Portmarnock, consistently ranked among the world's finest links, hosted numerous Irish Opens and offers a true championship test just minutes from the capital. The Island Golf Club, accessible only via a causeway, delivers an intimate links experience with views across Dublin Bay. For golfers with limited time, our Dublin golf packages prove that exceptional golf getaways in Ireland can be enjoyed without extensive travel, making this an ideal short-break golf vacation destination.

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