Experience the Ultimate Luxury Golf Getaway in Southwest Ireland
Ireland is known for its ultra-friendly citizenry and amiable atmosphere, and there’s nothing like sharing time with the locals at a small pub in Lahinch or one of the dozens of pubs in Killarney. Aside from the congenial people, cozy pubs and lush terrain, Ireland has some of the most beautiful links courses in the world.
The southwest coastline is one of the world’s greatest and most breathtaking places to play golf, with a dozen magnificent links courses... Old Head, Waterville, Ballybunion, Tralee, Dooks, Lahinch, Doonbeg & Dingle... just to name a few!
And if you're lucky enough to spend some time in Killarney, you'll enjoy one of the coolest and most fun towns in all of Ireland. No matter where you stay in Killarney, there are dozens of restaurants, pubs, shops and sights right outside your door!
Trip Summary & Inclusions
- 9 Days / 8 Nights / 6 Rounds / 8 Golfers
- Sunday August 22nd - Monday August 30th
- 3 nights lodging at the Strand Hotel in Limerick & 5 nights lodging at the Killarney Plaza Hotel in Killarney
- 6 rounds of golf to include Old Head Golf Links, Ballybunion Old Course, Lahinch Golf Club, Doonbeg Golf Club, Tralee Golf Club, Waterville Golf Club
- Private chauffeured luxury coach & driver for the entirety of your trip
- Daily Irish breakfast at your hotel
- Full use of all practice facilities
- Complete services of Epic Golf Travel and our affiliate partners in Ireland
- All lodging and golf course surcharges, resort fees & taxes
Not Included
- Airfare, Caddie Fees, Gratuities, Travel Insurance, Food & Beverage not listed above, Golf and/or Lodging not listed above & Trip Incidentals.
Non-golf activities listed in your itinerary (such as dinners or sightseeing) are suggestions and are not included in your trip pricing (unless specified).
Transportation
Private luxury Coach & Driver for the entirety of your trip is included in this quote.
Your driver will meet you at the airport, help with luggage and clubs, make dinner reservations, help with check-in at your golf courses, tour the countryside with the non-golfers (and golfers), suggest sightseeing trips or places to stop and be your personal concierge throughout the trip.
YOUR ITINERARY
YOUR ITINERARY
YOUR GOLF COURSES
YOUR GOLF COURSES
OLD HEAD GOLF LINKS
18 holes, 72 par, 6,793 yards
Old Head Golf Links has to be one of the world’s most exhilarating sites upon which golf is played. You feel as though you are on the edge of the world there and if you suffer from vertigo, some of the tees definitely present a problem. You’re constantly three hundred feet above the Atlantic as you play the course. As your gaze goes over the edge of the cliffs to the rocks and water below, it literally takes your breath away.
Old Head is a very special place indeed. There are many memorable holes, none more so than the 17th, called “Lighthouse”. It's a long par five requiring a bold second shot to the right-hand side of the fairway as anything left will leave a blind approach to a green nestled in a punchbowl on the edge of the cliffs. The 18th is a dramatic closing hole that should be played from the high back tee for maximum drama. It’s unlikely you will play a more dramatic golf course anywhere in the world.
BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
18 holes, 71 par, 6,802 yards
Originally founded in 1893 as a 12-hole course, Ballybunion was extended to 18 holes in 1926. The Old Ballybunion course remained relatively anonymous until it hosted the Irish Championship in 1937. Little has changed since.
Ballybunion is a thrilling challenge and a supreme test of golf. Tom Watson fell in love with Ballybunion and agreed to write an introduction for the course guide. He writes: "After playing Ballybunion for the first time, a man would think that the game of golf originated here. There is a wild look to the place, the long grass covering the dunes that pitch and roll throughout the course making it very intimidating... in short, it is a course on which many golf architects should live and play before they build golf courses. I consider it a true test of golf."
DOONBEG GOLF CLUB
Ranked #9 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Ireland
The name Doonbeg is derived from 'Dun Beag', which roughly translated means small fort. So it's no surprise that this pretty seaside village grew up beside a castle, which was built in the 16th century for the Earl of Thomond. The course was designed by Greg Norman, his one and only architectural work in the entire British Isles, and it's a great legacy for him here.
This amazing piece of links land curves and tumbles for a mile and a half around the crescent-shaped Doughmore Bay. The design is totally in tune with nature - 14 greens and 12 fairways were simply mown, no earth was moved. The look and feel of the layout is old-fashioned and the routing follows an out-and-back style, synonymous with traditional links architecture.
This wonderful links course has a magnetic appeal for thousands of golfers each year. Doonbeg is a priceless jewel and one that simply must be played.
LAHINCH GOLF CLUB
Ranked #2 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Ireland
In 1894, Old Tom Morris was commissioned to make improvements to an existing 18 hole layout and he made excellent use of the natural terrain, especially the giant sand dunes. Old Tom believed that Lahinch was the finest natural course that he had seen.
Lahinch is an enchanting place to play golf. It’s rugged, distinctive, unusually varied and immensely entertaining. It’s a traditional out and back layout, situated next to the lovely beach of Liscannor Bay. Views across the bay from the 3rd are wondrous. It's one of the most unusual holes in golf and an Old Tom Morris specialty. The fairway is narrow and in a valley between dunes. The second shot is blind and must negotiate Klondyke, a towering sand dune that straddles the fairway 200 yards from the green. It's quirky, fun to play and epitomizes UK links golf.
The Old course at Lahinch is an absolute gem and hosted the Irish Open for the first time in 2019.
TRALEE GOLF CLUB
Ranked #16 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Ireland
Tralee Golf Club is a rugged and exhilarating creation and a must play.
Tralee stimulate the senses every bit as much as the enchanting and breathtaking scenery. According to folklore, Arnold Palmer, the architect, created the front nine and Mother Nature did the rest.
The front nine at Tralee Golf Club plays across fairly level links land, but the majority of the holes hug the coastline and the ground is elevated, affording magnificent views from the cliff top across Tralee Bay to the Atlantic Ocean beyond.
The back nine plays through mountainous dunes with fearsome carries across ravines to plateau greens.
WATERVILLE GOLF LINKS
18 holes, 72 par, 7,378/6,810 yards
Waterville plays on a promontory surrounded by the sea. It’s a stunning, remote location with views to the northeast of the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range and to the southwest across the Ballinskelligs Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The fairways are gently undulating, the front nine plays across relatively flat ground while the back nine weaves its way through avenues of tall dunes.
There are few courses that can boast such a fine collection of unique and great golf holes. Waterville has three outstanding par threes and three excellent par fives, the par fours are pretty good, too. The 11th is a short par five with a rippling fairway protected on both flanks by towering dunes. The 366-yard par four 16th was once called “Round the Bend” because it follows the natural curvature of the Atlantic coastline. .
YOUR LODGING
YOUR LODGING
LIMERICK STRAND HOTEL
Discover a warm Limerick welcome at the 4 Star Limerick Strand Hotel. This multi award winning hotel has stunning vistas of The River Shannon and a birds-eye view of every landmark in this amazing historical city. Within walking distance of the hotel are some of Limericks most famous landmarks, including Thomond Park, Limerick Milk Market and King Johns Castle.
Offering 184 full refurbished large air conditioned bedrooms, award winning AA Rosette dining, an Energize Health Centre with a 20 meter swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi, the hotel has everything a golfer needs to relax before and after their round.
Located nearby the hotel are the Treaty City Brewery, Curragower Bar, Dolan's Pub and the Locke Pub, all offering live music 7 nights a week.
KILLARNEY PLAZA HOTEL
The 4 Star Killarney Plaza Hotel reigns over Killarney Town with grace and glamour. It is located adjacent to Killarney National Park and the gateway to the Ring of Kerry and in the heart of Killarney town center. The hotel offers stylish bedrooms, superb restaurants, bars, conference and banquet facilities and an exclusive and luxurious Spa and private Leisure Center.
This flagship hotel for the family-owned O'Donoghue Ring Hotel Group certainly impresses on many levels. Although opened in 2002, the property's traditional-style architecture exudes a old-fashioned quality. Stepping inside, early 20th-century elegance prevails, awash with ochre marble, polished brass, and Art Deco accents.
The hotel has almost 200 rooms, all of which are decorated in traditional furnishings with navy carpeted floors, antique-style furnishings and brass lamps. Rooms are spacious and clean, with desks and seating areas, while amenities include safes, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms are clean and topped with Italian marble and provide high-end Comfort Zone toiletries, robes and slippers.
YOUR TRANSPORTATION
YOUR TRANSPORT
KERRY COACHES OF IRELAND
Kerry Coaches is Ireland’s leading chauffeured golf transport provider. They provide local and experienced drivers who specialize in golf tours and have proven to be an invaluable asset to any golf vacation. These drivers have built up a strong working relationship with caddy masters, course rangers and other staff at all of Ireland’s finest courses.
The drivers have full knowledge of the best restaurants and pubs in the country. From local Irish cuisine, traditional music to finding the best pint of Guinness, these drivers will point you in the right direction.
Kerry Coach's Class D+ vehicles are ideal for group’s seeking special VIP treatment. Each leather seat is hand crafted to provide superior comfort. There is ample leg room and the luxurious interior provides the perfect setting to travel in comfort and style.
The coach can serve up to 12 passengers and features 12 large full leather reclining seats, tables, air conditioning, a refrigerator and DVD player.
