Destinations designed for the true golfer
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
