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Explore the Best Golf in Ireland
Explore the Best Golf in Ireland – North, South, West & East.
At Golden Golf Holidays, we specialize in crafting unforgettable, custom golf vacations across every corner of Ireland. Whether you're seeking iconic championship courses or hidden links gems, we’ll help you explore the best golf that the North, South, West and East of Ireland has to offer.
North and South
Golf in the North of Ireland – Iconic Links & Majestic Coastlines
Northern Ireland is a must-visit for golfers, offering some of the most celebrated and scenic courses in the world.
Top Courses:
Royal County Down – Ranked among the world’s top golf courses, with dramatic mountain backdrops and pure links golf.
Royal Portrush – Host of The Open Championship, this championship links is both beautiful and formidable.
Portstewart & Castlerock – Coastal classics with challenging layouts and unforgettable ocean views.
Golf in the South of Ireland – Rolling Greens & World-Renowned Resorts
Southern Ireland is a paradise for golfers, known for its lush parkland courses, dramatic coastlines, and warm hospitality.
Top Courses:
Old Head Golf Links – A bucket-list course perched on a breathtaking peninsula in County Cork.
Waterville Golf Links – A majestic course overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay, blending natural beauty with golfing challenge.
Tralee Golf Club – Designed by Arnold Palmer, offering cliffside holes and scenic drama.
Ballybunion Golf Club – Legendary links loved by professionals and purists alike.
East and West
Golf in the West of Ireland – Wild Beauty & Hidden Links Gems
Western Ireland offers untamed beauty and some of the most underrated links courses in the country—ideal for adventurous golfers.
Top Courses:
Lahinch Golf Club – A classic links with unpredictable winds, quirky charm, and a proud Irish golfing tradition.
Doonbeg (Trump International) – A championship course carved into the Atlantic coastline.
Carne Golf Links – Remote and rugged, this is golf at its wildest and most authentic.
Connemara Golf Club – A dramatic layout nestled between the Twelve Bens mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
Golf in the East of Ireland – Championship Courses Near the Capital
is perfect for travelers who want access to great golf near vibrant cities like Dublin. The east coast is home to some of the country’s most historic and prestigious clubs.
Top Courses:
Portmarnock Golf Club – A timeless links just north of Dublin, with a rich championship pedigree.
The Island Golf Club – Nestled in the dunes with a thrilling layout that challenges all skill levels.
County Louth (Baltray) – A hidden gem that regularly hosts top amateur and professional tournaments.
The K Club – A premier parkland course and host of the 2006 Ryder Cup.
F.A.Q.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions
Yes we recommend bringing your own Golf Clubs and packing in your clothes into the Travel Golf bag.
In most course bookings, caddies are not included and have to be booked separately. Caddies are also paid separately with a cash fee paid on the day of the Golf. On that note if you want a Golf Buggy you also have to request with your booking.
If the weather is really bad and the course is closed, the course will re-schedule your tee time or refund you. But if you decide yourself you do not want to play because of bad weather then in that case you will not be refunded usually.
Due to the ever changing prices of flights, you book your own flights and we do the rest of the work with the Golf Holiday from the time you land.
This is completely down to the Golf Course, some will allow it and some won’t so you will have to reach out in advance and ask.