Fairway Expedition: 9 Days in Ireland
This is a once-in-a-lifetime, bucket list experience for any golfer. Tee off at the best courses in the country and relax in the very best 5-star accommodations.
Old Sod Travel can customize this itinerary based on your own travel needs and desires.
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5-Star Golf Experience: Itinerary Inspiration
Day 1 - Cork
Your personal driver guide will pick you up at the Shannon Airport where you will transfer to Kinsale, Co. Cork which is a 2.5-hour drive south. Your tee time today is on one of the most picturesque courses in the World - Old Head Golf Link (300-foot cliffs surround the golf course!).
Image courtesy of Old Head Golf Link
Day 2 - Kinsale
Play your second round of golf at Old Head of Kinsale this morning. Old Head Golf is one of the handful of courses in the world that must be played once in a lifetime simply because of its incomparable setting. You’ll play it TWICE!
Image courtesy of Old Head Golf Link
Day 3 - Kinsale
Golf at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, one of Ireland's most prestigious and historic golfing venues - multiple Irish Opens and a Curtis Cup have been hosted here. This classic Irish parkland course is located on the stunning shores of Lough Leane.
Day 4 - Kinsale
Today is about Tralee Golf Club, designed and built by Arnold Palmer. The views around the course are incredible and the course is equally amazing! After your round and drinks, head back to Killarney. Enjoy dinner in town at one of the many fine restaurants we can book for you.
Day 5 - Kinsale
Play at Dooks Golf Club, a little gem found on the Ring of Kerry. Make sure to have a few pints in the clubhouse after, where you'll be sure of a warm welcome.
Day 6 - Kinsale
Drive the famous Ring of Kerry to the next test of your golfing skills - Waterville Golf Links. Again, the views are to die-for and this is probably one of the fairest of the "biggies". Have dinner in Killarney town at one of the many fine restaurants we can book for you.
Image courtesy of Stephen Power
Day 7 - Kinsale
Play Ballybunion today - about a 1 hour drive from Killarney. The Old Course is the ultimate links test, set on a beautiful stretch of sand dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Tom Watson is a massive favorite of the Old Course and was a past Captain! If time allows, you might enjoy 9 or even a full 18 on its sister course, the lesser-known Cashen Course at Ballybunion. After your round, travel back to Killarney.
Image courtesy of Grainne Toomey
Day 8 - Shannon
Before leaving Kerry, you have the chance to right all the wrongs from your first “run around” by playing Dooks Golf Club again. Afterwards, drive north for 2.5 hours to Dromoland Castle for your last two nights. Tonight, for your last full night, dress up and dine at the Earl of Thomond restaurant and enjoy a feast of the senses. Beforehand, try the Dealer’s choice at the Cocktail bar.
Image courtesy of Dromoland Castle Hotel
Day 9 - Shannon
Today, play The Golf Club at Adare Manor, the venue for the Ryder Cup in 2027. This is an immaculate parkland paradise golf course. Dine at the Carriage House in Adare after your round or return to Dromoland to dine for the evening.
Day 10 - Travel Home
Your driver will pick you up in time for your departure flight from Shannon Airport.
Image Courtesy of Old-Head Golf Links
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Who Is Old Sod Travel?
We are a small, independent business specializing in planning luxurious trips to Ireland, Scotland, and England. We work with you to create a tailor-made Ireland tour filled with the amazing scenery, singular experiences, and lifelong memories you’ve been dreaming of.
Our focus is solely on highly customized travel to Ireland and the British Isles. This allows us to identify the best hotels and guesthouses, and to know the owners personally. We know the best hiking trails, golf courses, and fishing guides. The best restaurants, pubs, and scenic vistas.
We know where the good seats are at the Edinburgh Tattoo and how to get tickets for Wimbledon, Premier League Soccer games or a Hurling match at Croke Park. We know which sites and attractions are truly worth seeing and where you’ll want to spend extra time.
