Golf Ireland

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Golf Ireland and enjoy the very best the sport has to offer. We specialize in creating unforgettable golf/vacation packages. We can customize any package to suit your desires. Check out some of our sample packages and explore every option available.

Links golf in Ireland

North West Ireland Golf Trip

EGT Golf Tours | Signature Links Experience

Experience the untamed beauty and world-class links golf of Ireland’s North West — where towering dunes, Atlantic winds, and breathtaking scenery create one of the most authentic golf journeys on earth. This 7-night, 6-round itinerary blends championship golf with luxury accommodation, warm Irish hospitality, and seamless EGT service from arrival to departure.

Coastal links golf in Ireland

Ireland Golf — Ryder Cup Courses

Cliffside links golf in Ireland

Experience Ireland’s greatest golf with EGT! ⛳🇮🇪 From Adare Manor — host of the 2027 Ryder Cup — to dramatic cliffside links, Ireland is the ultimate golf destination. Join us for an unforgettable golf tour! #IrelandGolf #RyderCup #AdareManor #EGTGolfTours

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Ireland

Arrive into Dublin or Belfast Airport where you will be met by your EGT Golf Tours Representative. Collect your self-drive vehicle or meet your private driver/guide before traveling north to Donegal and Rosapenna — your base for the next four nights.

Day 2 – Golf at Rosapenna Old Course

Tee off on this historic links where natural terrain, rolling fairways, and Atlantic breezes provide a classic and traditional Irish links challenge in its purest form.

Day 3 – Golf at Ballyliffin Golf Club – Glashedy Links

A spectacular modern links featuring vast fairways, towering dunes, and enormous greens that demand precision, touch, and imagination.

Day 4 – Golf at Rosapenna St Patrick’s Links

Set across one of the most magnificent stretches of links land in the world, St Patrick’s Links delivers dramatic scale, ocean vistas, and extraordinary variety — a true bucket-list experience.

Day 5 – Golf at Donegal Golf Club

Known as “Murvagh,” this big, bold championship links sits between Donegal Bay and the Blue Stack Mountains, offering a powerful test framed by unforgettable scenery. After golf, continue south to Sligo — your base for the next three nights.

Day 6 – Golf at County Sligo Golf Club

Play this Harry Colt masterpiece set beneath the iconic Benbulben Mountain — a stunning links layout rich in heritage and challenge.

Day 7 – Golf at Enniscrone Golf Club

An undiscovered gem of Irish links golf, Enniscrone features massive dunes, thrilling elevation changes, and some of the most memorable holes in Ireland.

Day 8 – Departure

Transfer back to Dublin or Belfast Airport for your departure, taking with you unforgettable memories of Ireland’s North West links.

Accommodation

  • Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort – A 4★ resort overlooking Sheephaven Bay, steps from the links and a beautiful beach.
  • The Glasshouse Hotel – A stylish 4★ property located in the heart of Sligo City on the Garavogue River.

Twin accommodation included for 7 nights, conveniently located near your golf courses.

Transport Options

Private Driver / Guide

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Self-Drive Experience

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Scenes from Dublin

Molly Malone statue, Dublin Oliver St. John Gogarty pub, Dublin Dublin street scene with sightseeing bus
Portmarnock Golf Club welcome sign on the golf course

Portmarnock Golf Club

Flyers Alumni Ireland - Portmarnock Links

Philadelphia Flyers alumni at Portmarnock Links, August 2025

Nebraska Football Legends Tour

Nebraska football legends Ahman Green, Kenny Bell, Steve Taylor and Randy Stella with their fans — Dublin, Wicklow, Belfast and Derry. Golf, sightseeing, culture and music. Nebraska football legends at Royal Dublin Golf Club Nebraska legends on the golf course Nebraska football legends group photo Nebraska legends indoors Nebraska football legends with fans Ahman Green and Kenny Bell with EGT team outside Aviva Stadium, Dublin Nebraska football legends at Irish pub, Dublin

Gritty Takes Ireland

Flyers mascot Gritty living it up in Dublin and Wicklow on the EGTGolfTour Flyers alumni trip to Ireland.

Flyers Alumni Ireland - Druids Glen Group

Philadelphia Flyers alumni at Druids Glen, August 2025

Flyers Alumni Ireland - Druids Glen Putting

Philadelphia Flyers alumni putting at Druids Glen, August 2025

John LeClair Teeing Off in Ireland

Flyers legend John LeClair teeing it up in Ireland — from the ice to the fairway on the Flyers alumni EGT golf tour.

Donegal with Tourism Ireland

Donegal Castle and Hanna Hats — exploring Donegal on a recent shared island tour with Tourism Ireland. Watch: our recent Shared Island tour of County Donegal on film → Group photo at Donegal Castle Outside Hanna Hats shop, Donegal

Choir performing on stage in front of Tourism Ireland banners in Derry

Derry choir in front of Tourism Ireland banners — from our recent Tourism Ireland event in Derry.

Carrick Foods display stand at a Tourism Ireland event in Derry

Carrick Foods on display at the Tourism Ireland event in Derry.

Sheep grazing on the grassy cliffs of Slieve League, County Donegal, Ireland

Slieve League (Sliabh Liag), County Donegal — among the highest sea cliffs in Europe.

Donegal on film — Donegal Castle, Slieve League (Sliabh Liag) and Hanna Hats, from our shared island tour with Tourism Ireland.

Jason Quigley in Donegal

Irish boxer Jason Quigley joined us in Donegal on our shared island trip with Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. Jason Quigley outside Biddy's O'Barnes pub, Donegal Jason Quigley inside Biddy's O'Barnes pub Jason Quigley with guest in Donegal Jason Quigley is an Irish professional boxer from Ballybofey, County Donegal. A former WBO European middleweight champion with a decorated amateur career including European gold, he challenged for the WBO middleweight world title in 2021.

Alison Hayes in Dublin

With ABC TV’s Alison Hayes in Dublin for the Notre Dame Ireland trip. With ABC TV's Alison Hayes in Dublin for the Notre Dame Ireland trip

Notre Dame Legends in Dublin

Shawn Wooden in Dublin Notre Dame legend Shawn Wooden with EGT’s JP — Go Irish! Shawn Wooden is a former Notre Dame defensive back (1996-1999) who went on to play in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears.

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backpack Space for 4 golfers, clubs, and luggage

verified Fully insured vehicles

Package Includes

sports_golf 6 Rounds of Championship Links Golf

hotel 7 Nights 4★ Twin Accommodation

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Carne Golf Links — County Mayo

Carne Golf Links — pure Ireland golf magic! ⛳🇮🇪 One of the most dramatic and beautiful links courses in the world, in County Mayo on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. EGT brings you to Ireland’s greatest golf! #CarneGolfLinks #IrelandGolf #WildAtlanticWay #CountyMayo #LinksGolf #EGTGolfTours

Ballybunion Golf Club

Ballybunion Golf Club — pure Ireland golf magic! ⛳🇮🇪 One of the world’s great links courses, established 1893. From the Tom Watson plaque to the dramatic dunes and ocean views, this is links golf at its finest. #Ballybunion #IrelandGolf #LinksGolf #CountyKerry #EGTGolfTours Ballybunion Golf Club, County Kerry, Ireland Ballybunion Golf Club, County Kerry, Ireland Ballybunion Golf Club, County Kerry, Ireland Ballybunion Golf Club, County Kerry, Ireland Ballybunion Golf Club, County Kerry, Ireland  

Ballybunion Golf Club, County Kerry, Ireland

Concierge Services & Optional Experiences

As part of your EGT Golf Tours experience, we can arrange:

groups Caddies & Golf Carts

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local_bar Whiskey distillery visits

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restaurant Restaurant reservations

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Get your customised quote today and experience the raw beauty of North West Ireland with EGT Golf Tours — where world-class links meet luxury travel.

Donegal Golf Club, Murvagh

Links golf surrounded by Donegal Bay and the Bluestack Mountains — one of the championship courses on our Donegal golf trips.

Adare Manor — Host of the 2027 Ryder Cup

Adare Manor, County Limerick — host of the 2027 Ryder Cup. This breathtaking 5-star resort and championship golf course will welcome the world’s best golfers in September 2027. EGT is your gateway to Ryder Cup 2027 — contact us for packages.

Strandhill Golf Club

Strandhill Golf Club — links golf on the Atlantic coast of County Sligo, Ireland. Founded in 1931, this stunning links course sits beneath Benbulben mountain with dramatic ocean views. A must-play on EGT’s Ireland golf trips.

Harvey’s Point — Donegal

Harvey’s Point, Donegal — pure luxury! 🏨🇮🇪 This stunning lakeside hotel is one of our favorite stays on EGT’s Ireland tours. Elegant rooms, beautiful bathrooms, and the warmest Irish hospitality. #HarveysPoint #Donegal #Ireland #LuxuryHotel #EGTGolfTours

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TOP COURSES IN IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND

Royal County Down — Par 71

Voted the #1 golf course in the world. Set along the Irish Sea beneath the Mourne Mountains, Royal County Down features the Championship Links and Annesley Links — breathtaking views and a true championship test.

Old Head — Par 72

Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale, Ireland One of the world’s most dramatic courses. This diamond-shaped peninsula juts into the Atlantic, with cliffs on three sides and nine holes running along the cliff tops. Unforgettable.

Ballybunion (Old) — Par 71

Tom Watson said after his first round here that he felt the game must have originated at Ballybunion. A pure seaside links on the Shannon Estuary — intimidating to look at, fair to play, rewarding good golf.

Waterville — Par 72

Founded in 1889, one of the oldest clubs in Ireland. A mystical links experience — classic dunes, sea on all sides, a gentle front nine giving way to a demanding back nine through towering dunes.

DUBLIN AREA GOLF TOUR — 7 NIGHTS, 6 ROUNDS

Portmarnock Links, Baltray (County Louth), The Island, Royal Dublin, The European Club Visit Dublin and play the area’s top courses. Our all-inclusive golf packages include tee times at the region’s most coveted courses — Portmarnock Links and the Championship Course, Baltray, Royal Dublin, and more. Enjoy 7 nights of 4-star lodging in the heart of Dublin with transportation included throughout the tour.

Package Includes

  • 7 nights four-star lodging in Dublin
  • 6 rounds of golf on Ireland’s East Coast
  • Day 1 PGA lesson: How to play links golf
  • Chauffeur-driven coach transportation to the courses daily
  • Full Irish breakfast daily
  • Three dinners at local restaurants
  • Free Wi-Fi at the hotel

Additional Options

  • Local caddies as required
  • Pull carts and motorized golf cart/buggy rental
  • Additional dinners can be included in the cost

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Dublin

Arrive into Dublin Airport and enjoy chauffeur-driven private transfers to your 4-star hotel. The evening is at leisure to relax and unwind.

Day 2 — Portmarnock Links

Tee off on the Portmarnock Links course, just 10 miles from Dublin City. This dune-lined coastal course sits on the Irish Sea with spectacular views from every hole.

Day 3 — County Louth (Baltray)

Head to Drogheda to play County Louth Golf Club, established in 1892 and rated by Golf Digest among the top 100 courses in the world.

Day 4 — Portmarnock Championship Course

A second tee time at Portmarnock, this time on the Championship Course — host of multiple Irish Opens and considered among the finest and most challenging links courses in all of Ireland.

Day 5 — The Island Golf Club

Founded in 1890, The Island features championship links and stunning dune views on Ireland’s east coast.

Day 6 — Royal Dublin

Ireland’s second-oldest club, located on Bull Island in Dublin Bay — a traditional links course filled with history and exceptional greens.

Day 7 — The European Club

A finale to remember, 30 miles south of Dublin — dunes and sea views from nearly every hole, with 5 holes running right along the beach.

SOUTHERN IRELAND GOLF TOUR — 7 NIGHTS, 6 ROUNDS

Ballybunion (Old & Cashen), Tralee, Killarney (Killeen), Old Head of Kinsale, Waterville Golf Ireland’s most exceptional courses in the southwest. This all-inclusive golf package includes tee times at Waterville, Ballybunion Old and Cashen, Old Head of Kinsale, and Tralee — plus 4-star accommodations in the heart of Killarney. Enjoy private luxury transportation to and from the courses on golf days and the charm of Killarney town in the evenings.

Package Includes

    • 7 nights four-star hotel lodging in Killarney
    • 6 rounds of golf on the southwest’s famous championship links
    • Day 1 PGA lesson: How to play links golf
    • Chauffeur-driven coach transportation to the courses daily
    • Full Irish breakfast daily
    • Three dinners at local restaurants
  • Free Wi-Fi at the hotel

Additional Options

  • Local caddies as required
  • Pull carts and motorized golf cart/buggy rental
  • Additional dinners can be included in the cost

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Killarney

Arrive into Dublin or Shannon Airport and enjoy chauffeur-driven private transfers to your 4-star hotel in Killarney. The evening is at leisure to relax and unwind.

Day 2 — Waterville

Tee off at Waterville, recently upgraded by Tom Fazio and ranked among the top 5 courses in Ireland by Golf Digest. Before your first links outing, enjoy a special 1-hour instruction session with a PGA professional.

Day 3 — Ballybunion (Cashen)

Head north from Killarney to play Ballybunion’s Cashen Course — part of the world-famous 36 holes at Ballybunion, lauded by Tom Watson and others.

Day 4 — Ballybunion (Old)

A second tee time at Ballybunion on the Old Course — routinely ranked among Ireland’s top 5 courses, featuring massive dunes and stunning views. A past host of the Irish Open.

Day 5 — Killarney (Killeen)

Stay local and take a break from links golf at the Killeen Course in Killarney. Set among the Lakes of Killarney, this parkland gem offers majestic scenery and also hosted the Irish Open.

Day 6 — Old Head of Kinsale

Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale, Ireland Your final tee time at the Old Head of Kinsale in County Cork — world-famous as one of the most iconic and scenic courses in the world. You won’t want to leave.

Day 7 — Departure

Private transfer to the airport for your departure home.

NORTHERN IRELAND GOLF TOUR — 7 NIGHTS, 6 ROUNDS

Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Castlerock, Ardglass, Portstewart Golf Northern Ireland’s top courses on this all-inclusive, guided golf trip. Tee times at Royal County Down — recently voted the #1 course in the world — plus Royal Portrush, Ardglass, and Castlerock. Enjoy 4-star lodging and private transportation daily to your tee times. Guided by locals, this is the ultimate Northern Ireland golf experience!

Package Includes

  • 7 nights four-star hotel lodging (Portrush & Newry)
  • 6 rounds of golf on Northern Ireland’s famous championship links
  • Day 1 PGA lesson: How to play links golf
  • Chauffeur-driven coach transportation to the courses daily
  • Full Irish breakfast daily
  • Three dinners at local restaurants
  • Free Wi-Fi at the hotel

Additional Options

  • Local caddies as required
  • Pull carts and motorized golf cart/buggy rental
  • Additional dinners can be included in the cost

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Portrush

Arrive into Belfast Airport and enjoy chauffeur-driven private transfers to your 4-star hotel in Portrush. Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying the charm of Portrush.

Day 2 — Royal Portrush (Valley)

Begin your Northern Ireland golf experience at Royal Portrush on the Valley Links Course — the only club in Ireland to have hosted The Open. Before your first links outing, enjoy a special 1-hour instruction session with a PGA professional.

Day 3 — Portstewart

Play the historic Portstewart Golf Club, founded in 1894. This championship links features towering dunes and gorgeous views from every hole — a day of golf you will never forget.

Day 4 — Castlerock

Stay in the far north to play Castlerock Golf Club — a classic links founded in 1901 on the Causeway Coast, famous for the signature “Leg o’ Mutton” hole.

Day 5 — Royal Portrush (Dunluce)

Return to Royal Portrush for the Dunluce Course, then transfer south to your 4-star hotel in Newry.

Day 6 — Ardglass

Play Ardglass on the stunning County Down coast — a links course overlooking the Irish Sea with views of the sea and the Mourne Mountains from every hole.

Day 7 — Royal County Down

Saved the best for last — Royal County Down, currently ranked the #1 golf course in the world, in the heart of the Kingdom of Mourne. Stunning scenery and challenging play await on all 18 holes.

Group photo with the mayoral chain outside the Guildhall in Derry at a Tourism Ireland event

Outside Derry’s historic Guildhall with the mayoral party — from our recent Tourism Ireland event. Derry is a highlight of any Northern Ireland trip.

HOW TO PLAN YOUR TRIP

Our all-inclusive Golf Ireland travel packages include airfare from the United States — or your home country — into the major gateways of Shannon, Dublin, or Belfast. Hotel options range from championship golf resorts to charming local hotels across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Getting Around

Choose fully escorted touring with local guides in private coaches, or a ‘you-drive’ self-guided package. Ireland uses the Euro; Northern Ireland uses Sterling — with an open border between them.

All Skill Levels Welcome

Tee times run May through October. Most links courses have handicap requirements, but plenty of top tracks welcome recreational golfers of all levels.

EAST & WEST COAST LINKS — BALLYBUNION TO ROYAL COUNTY DOWN

Ballybunion Golf Club, County Kerry, Ireland Ballybunion Golf Club, County Kerry, Ireland

7 DAYS & 6 NIGHTS — EAST & WEST COAST OF IRELAND Self-Drive or Chauffeured Tour

Ireland’s greatest hits, coast to coast. From the wild Atlantic dunes of the west to the world’s #1 course in the east — the ultimate Ireland golf journey.

Courses Included

  • Trump International (Doonbeg) — towering dunes and Atlantic drama in County Clare
  • Ballybunion (Old Course) — among the world’s top links, massive dunes, Irish Open host
  • Lahinch — the “St Andrews of Ireland,” famous Klondyke and Dell holes
  • Portmarnock — multiple Irish Open host, among Ireland’s finest and most challenging
  • Royal County Down — voted #1 course in the world, beneath the Mountains of Mourne
  • The European Club — dunes and sea views, five holes right along the beach

Package Includes

  • 6 nights accommodation (west and east coast)
  • Reserved tee times at all six courses
  • Self-drive or chauffeured touring options
  • Daily breakfast
  • Detailed itinerary and local recommendations
  • All taxes and service fees

IRELAND’S FINEST COURSES

From legendary championship venues to hidden coastal gems, Ireland’s links are among the finest in the world. Here are the courses that make an Ireland golf tour truly unforgettable.

Adare Manor

The name “Adare Manor” belongs to two of the most impressive sights in Ireland: the magnificent 19th-century manor house and its championship golf course. Set in 840 acres of parkland, the course has been reimagined to championship standard — and will host the 2027 Ryder Cup. A truly regal golfing experience.

Ballybunion Golf Club (Old Course)

Ballybunion’s Old Course needs no introduction — routinely ranked among the world’s top links, with massive dunes and stunning ocean views. A past Irish Open host, it is the very essence of great links golf.

Ballybunion (Cashen Course)

The reason Ballybunion’s Cashen Course is often overshadowed by the Old Course is simply the Old’s fame — the Cashen is a magnificent links in its own right, dramatic and demanding, lauded by Tom Watson and others.

Ballyliffin Golf Club

To reach Ballyliffin Golf Club, you’ll need to head about as far north as you can go in Ireland — to the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal. Two outstanding links await: the Old Links and the celebrated Glashedy Links.

Belmullet Golf Club (Carne Golf Links)

Golfers will find themselves in the midst of peaceful isolation at Belmullet Golf Club. Though remote, Carne is one of the most dramatic and beautiful links in the world — wild dunes on the edge of the Atlantic in County Mayo, on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

County Louth Golf Club (Baltray)

Located in the fishing village of Baltray, County Louth Golf Club is home to a classic links ranked among the world’s top 100 by Golf Digest. Established in 1892, it is a pure, traditional test.

County Sligo Golf Club (Rosses Point)

Located in the seaside village of Rosses Point, the links at County Sligo offers championship golf with stunning views across Sligo Bay to Benbulben. A beloved championship venue in the northwest.

Dooks Golf Club

Founded in 1889, Dooks is one of the 10 oldest golf clubs in Ireland. This charming County Kerry links sits on the edge of Dingle Bay with the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks as a backdrop — old-world golf at its finest.

Enniscrone Golf Club

Natural beauty abounds at Enniscrone. This sumptuous links course is located on 400 acres of towering dunes in County Sligo — with 27 holes of glorious, crowd-free links golf.

Lahinch Golf Club

For a quintessential game of links golf, look no further than Lahinch. With its famous “Klondyke” and “Dell” holes, this County Clare classic is beloved worldwide — the “St Andrews of Ireland.”

Mount Juliet Golf Club

With a course designed by Jack Nicklaus and an 18th-century Georgian manor as its centerpiece, Mount Juliet in County Kilkenny pairs championship parkland golf with five-star luxury.

Old Head Golf Links

It can be argued that no golf trip to Ireland is complete without playing the Old Head. Jutting two miles into the Atlantic on a dramatic headland near Kinsale, it is quite simply one of the most spectacular golf settings on earth.

Portmarnock Golf Club

Dating back more than a century, Portmarnock Golf Club is steeped in history. Host to multiple Irish Opens, it is considered among the finest and most challenging links in all of Ireland.

Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links

Old meets new at the Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links in Dublin. Though the course is a modern design, its dune-lined holes on the Irish Sea coast offer spectacular views and a wonderful test.

Portsalon Golf Club

Located in one of the northernmost parts of Donegal, Portsalon is home to a stunning links on the shores of Lough Swilly — recently reimagined and ranked among Ireland’s finest.

Portstewart Golf Club

If the sea is calling your name, head north to Portstewart. Situated on Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast, its Strand course features towering dunes and gorgeous views from every hole.

Royal County Down

No doubt living up to its regal moniker, Royal County Down is the best links in the world — voted #1 globally. Nestled beneath the Mountains of Mourne, its bearded bunkers and blind shots make it golf’s ultimate examination.

Royal Dublin Golf Club

Royal Dublin got its start in 1885, making it the second-oldest golf club in Ireland. Located on Bull Island in Dublin Bay, this traditional links is filled with history and exceptional greens.

Royal Portrush

Founded in 1888, Royal Portrush is synonymous with golf in Ireland. The only Irish club to host The Open Championship, its Dunluce links are among the very finest in the world.

The European Club

Unlike most other links courses, The European Club stays up-to-date instead of simply staying traditional. Thirty miles south of Dublin, its dunes and sea views — with five holes running right along the beach — make for an unforgettable finale.

The Island Golf Club

There are few courses more fittingly named than The Island Golf Club. This County Dublin links, founded in 1890, features championship golf and stunning dune views on Ireland’s east coast.

The K Club (Palmer Course)

Though the K Club was founded only a few decades ago, its Palmer Course — designed by Arnold Palmer — hosted the 2006 Ryder Cup. A magnificent parkland test in County Kildare.

Tralee Golf Club

Tralee in County Kerry has the unique honor of being home to the first European course designed by Arnold Palmer. Set on the Barrow peninsula with the Atlantic on three sides, it is a breathtaking clifftop links.

Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg

Being that the name Doonbeg is derived from “Dun Beag,” meaning small fort, this County Clare links lives up to its dramatic setting. Towering dunes and Atlantic views make it one of Ireland’s most striking modern links.

Waterville Golf Links

Experience the radiant beauty of the Emerald Isle at Waterville. Home to one of Ireland’s greatest links on the Ring of Kerry, recently refined by Tom Fazio and ranked in Ireland’s top 5 by Golf Digest. A beloved haunt of golfing legends.
Ballybunion Old Course
Old Head Golf Links

SOUTH WEST LINKS — BALLYBUNION TO OLD HEAD

7 DAYS & 6 NIGHTS — SOUTH WEST OF IRELAND

Self-Drive or Chauffeured Tour

Ireland’s greatest links, coast to coast. From the towering dunes of Ballybunion to the cliff-top drama of Old Head — this is the ultimate southwest golf journey.

Courses Included:

  • Lahinch — the “St Andrews of Ireland,” with the famous Klondyke and Dell holes
  • Doonbeg (Trump International) — towering dunes and Atlantic drama in County Clare
  • Tralee — Arnold Palmer’s first European design, clifftop links on the Barrow peninsula
  • Ballybunion (Old Course) — among the world’s top links, massive dunes, Irish Open host
  • Waterville — Ring of Kerry gem, Tom Fazio-refined, Ireland’s top 5
  • Old Head — jutting two miles into the Atlantic, one of golf’s most spectacular settings

Package Includes:

  • 6 nights accommodation in Ireland’s southwest
  • Reserved tee times at all six courses
  • Self-drive or chauffeured touring options
  • Daily breakfast
  • Detailed itinerary and local recommendations
  • All taxes and service fees

DONEGAL’S FINEST COURSES

County Donegal is home to some of the finest links golf in the world. From championship venues to hidden gems, here are the courses that make the North West a must-visit on your EGT golf tour.

Ballyliffin Golf Club (Glashedy Links)

The championship Glashedy Links on the Inishowen Peninsula is a modern classic and past host of the Irish Open. Dramatic dunes frame sweeping views across the Atlantic, while bold bunkering and grand greens demand precision and imagination.

Ballyliffin Golf Club (Old Links)

The original links at Ballyliffin offers a classic out-and-back journey through towering dunes. This timeless layout rewards pure shot-making, with firm fairways, slick greens, and the ever-present Atlantic breeze.
Ballyliffin Golf Club, County Donegal

Ballyliffin Golf Club, County Donegal

Portsalon Golf Club

Set on the shores of Lough Swilly in north Donegal, Portsalon is one of Ireland’s most stunning links and is ranked among the very best in the country. Recently reimagined, its firm fairways and golden beach setting deliver a world-class experience.

Rosapenna (Old Tom Morris Links)

The historic Old Tom Morris Links at Rosapenna in Downings carries the design pedigree of one of golf’s founding fathers. This venerable championship layout winds through natural dunes with timeless strategic charm.

Rosapenna (Sandy Hills Links)

Pat Ruddy’s masterpiece at Rosapenna carves through massive dunes on one of the most spectacular stretches of links land anywhere. Consistently ranked among the world’s top links courses, Sandy Hills pairs raw drama with brilliant strategic design.

Rosapenna (St Patrick’s Links)

The newest championship links at Rosapenna, St Patrick’s Links is a Tom Doak design already acclaimed around the world. Vast, rumpled terrain and extraordinary variety create a links of rare scale and beauty.

Narin & Portnoo Golf Club

A beautiful links on Donegal’s wild west coast, Narin & Portnoo overlooks the sparkling waters of Gweebarra Bay. This beloved hidden gem charms with its natural routing, warm welcome, and unforgettable Atlantic scenery.

Donegal Golf Club (Murvagh)

The championship links on the Murvagh peninsula near Donegal Town is a past host of the Irish Open. Bounded by Donegal Bay and backed by the Blue Stack Mountains, it offers a big, bold test in a breathtaking setting.

Dunfanaghy Golf Club

This charming links on the shores of Sheephaven Bay offers a delightful test in a truly stunning setting. Dunfanaghy’s natural dunes, sea views, and friendly atmosphere capture the essence of Donegal golf.

Letterkenny Golf Club

Set in the heart of Donegal, Letterkenny’s parkland course offers a lovely contrast to the county’s famous links. Mature trees, gentle parkland holes, and a warm clubhouse welcome make it an enjoyable round for all levels.

Cruit Island Golf Club

This nine-hole gem on a tiny island off Donegal’s west coast is one of the most scenic courses in all of Ireland. Cruit Island’s compact layout weaves through raw dunes with the Atlantic on every side.

Gweedore Golf Club

A friendly links in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht, Gweedore welcomes golfers with s

Ireland on Film & in Pictures

Experience Ireland beyond the scorecard — towering dunes, Atlantic views, local wildlife and heritage, all captured on our recent golf tours of the Emerald Isle.

The Philadelphia Flyers Irish Open — on tour in Ireland with EGT

The Philadelphia Flyers Irish Open — on tour in Ireland with EGT

The Philadelphia Flyers Irish Open — on tour in Ireland with EGT

The Philadelphia Flyers Irish Open — on tour in Ireland with EGT

pectacular views of the Atlantic and the Derryveagh Mountains. This charming club offers genuine Irish hospitality alongside an enjoyable links test.

NORTH & EAST COAST LINKS — ROYAL PORTRUSH TO PORTMARNOCK

8 DAYS & 7 NIGHTS — NORTH & EAST COAST OF IRELAND

Self-Drive or Chauffeured Tour

From The Open’s Irish home to Dublin’s finest — the ultimate northern and eastern Ireland golf journey. Portmarnock Golf Club, Dublin

Courses Included:

  • Royal Portrush (Dunluce) — the only Irish club to host The Open Championship
  • Ballyliffin (Glashedy) — championship links on the Inishowen Peninsula, Irish Open host
  • Portstewart (Strand) — towering dunes on the Causeway Coast
  • Royal County Down — voted #1 course in the world, beneath the Mountains of Mourne
  • County Louth (Baltray) — Golf Digest Top 100, est. 1892
  • Portmarnock — multiple Irish Open host, among Ireland’s finest

Package Includes:

  • 7 nights accommodation (north and east coast)
  • Reserved tee times at all six courses
  • Self-drive or chauffeured touring options
  • Daily breakfast
  • Detailed itinerary and local recommendations
  • All taxes and service fees

Sample Golf Itineraries for Ireland

Championship Golf Clubs of Ireland

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