Discover Ireland's Golfing Treasures.
Embark on an unforgettable golfing tour across Ireland, starting with a warm welcome at Shannon Airport by your personal guide. Experience scenic courses like Old Head, Killarney, and Ballybunion, staying at luxury accommodations along the way including Hayfield Manor in Cork and the Europe Hotel and Resort in Kerry. Below is a sample itinerary of the cities and sites to take in during your stay. Old Sod Travel can customize this itinerary based on your own travel needs and desires.
Image Courtesy of Mel MacLaine for Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links
Golfing in Ireland: Itinerary Inspiration
Day 1 - Journey to Kinsale!
Welcome to Ireland! Upon arrival, you will travel to Kinsale, Cork County. Here, you'll tee off on one of the most picturesque courses in the world - Old Head. Enjoy a few pints after your round and then return to your hotel for the evening.
Day 2 - Old Head Golf Links
Today, you'll play your second round at Old Head before leaving Cork and heading toward Kerry.
Image courtesy of Old Head Golf Links
Day 3 - Killarney & Tralee
Tee off this morning at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club for 10 holes before heading over to play the Tralee Gold Course in the afternoon. Return to your hotel afterward.
Day 4 - Hogs Head
Drive part of the famous Ring of Kerry as you head to the next test of your golfing skills - Hogs Head, overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay. Enjoy dinner in town at one of many fine restaurants before retiring to your hotel.
Day 5 - Dooks Golf Course
Today, you'll play Dooks Golf Course, a little gem of Ireland. Make sure to have a few pints in the clubhouse after, where you'll be sure of a warm welcome!
Day 6 - Waterville Golf Links
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.
Day 7 - Ballybunion
This morning, you will tour north 90 mins to Ballybunion. Play Ballybunion Golf Club Old Course, the ultimate links test. Ballybunion "is a thrilling challenge, a supreme test of golf. If you are a very good golfer and there's a gentle breeze blowing you might score well. If there's an onshore gale blowing you are best to forget scoring well and simply enjoy this exhilarating golf course". -Top 100 Golf Courses. After your round, travel back to Killarney for the night.
Day 8 - Travel to Dromoland Castle.
Before leaving Kerry, you have the chance to take on Dooks Golf Course once again. Afterward, travel to Dromoland Castle for your last two nights.
Day 9 - Adare Manor
Today, you'll play at the Adare Manor golf course, an immaculate parkland paradise that will be the venue for the Ryder Cup in 2027. Dine at the Carriage House in Adare after your round or return to Dromoland to dine for the evening.
Day 10 - Travel Home
Image Courtesy of Portmarnock Hotel and 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.
