June 29, 2026
Hi David,
Thank you again for reaching out to us... below you will find your completed golf trip proposal. It includes a detailed itinerary that I believe reflects the trip experience you're looking for...
Your trip is 10 days, 9 nights and includes 8 rounds of golf. You will play Royal Dublin GC, The European Club & Jameson Links in Dublin and Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Portstewart, Ardglass and Castlerock in Northern Ireland. You'll stay in single or double guest rooms at the 4 Star Green Hotel in Dublin, the 5 Star Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle and the 4 Star Bushmills Hotel in Portrush.
Your trip also includes a coach & driver for the entirety of your trip, a full Irish breakfast each morning, unlimited use of all practice facilities and all taxes, resort & lodging fees.
Our aim is to not only secure outstanding golf for you and your group, but to ensure every element — from arrival to departure — is thoughtfully coordinated. Should you wish to explore enhancements such as upgraded accommodations, additional rounds, preferred tee time windows, caddies or dining reservations, I would be happy to tailor the proposal further.
We would not be able to book and confirm any golf or lodging reservations until the spring of next year (2027), but we would be able to submit our requests for your golf and lodging as soon as your group approved the final itinerary. This way, we would be one of the first in line when lodging and tee times open and have the best opportunity for your preferred rooms and golf.
Regarding pricing, the golf clubs and lodging release their 2028 pricing at roughly the same time as they open their books for reservations (spring 2027). I will not be able to give you a definitive price until such time. As every golf course in the UK & Ireland has been increasing their greens fees substantially each year for the past 4-5 years, I am hesitant to give you final pricing until all 2028 prices have been announced.
If helpful, we can also arrange a quick call to review the proposal together and fine-tune any details. I want to ensure the final plan reflects exactly what you envision.
I look forward to your feedback and to bringing your golf experience to life.
Kind regards,
SHARE YOUR PROPOSAL!
SHARE YOUR PROPOSAL!
Experience the Ultimate Luxury Golf Getaway in Dublin & Northern Ireland
Dublin not only has some of the finest pubs and restaurants in all of Ireland, but it is also home to some of the most historic and breathtaking links courses in the world.
Delight in what Dublin city has to offer after playing these great courses...fantastic old pubs, quaint family restaurants, tours of the Jameson distillery and Guinness Storehouse, and historic sights and landmarks around every corner.
Like a whiskey tasting at the 235-year-old Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim, Northern Ireland's links golf is full of all the flavors you'd expect but always surprises you with new colors, smells and experiences.
That visceral reaction starts at the top of every golfer's bucket list with Royal County Down and Royal Portrush, ranked No. 1 and No. 7 on Golf Digest's World 100 Greatest Golf Courses.
Trip Pricing
TBD
Based on Deluxe Single or Double Guest Room lodging
Trip Summary & Inclusions
- 10 Days / 9 Nights / 8 Rounds / 12 Golfers
- June, July or August 2028
- 9 nights Single or Double Guest Room lodging at the Green Hotel in Dublin, the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle & the Bushmills Hotel in Portrush
- 8 rounds of golf to include Royal Dublin GC, Jameson Links, The European Club, Royal Portrush, Royal County Down, Castlerock, Ardglass & Portstewart Strand
- Private Coach & Driver for the entirety of your stay in Ireland
- Daily Irish breakfast at your hotel
- Full use of all practice facilities
- Complete services of Epic Golf Travel and their partners in Ireland
- All lodging and golf course surcharges, resort fees & taxes
Not Included
- Airfare, Caddie Fees, Gratuities, Travel Insurance and Food & Beverage not listed above, Golf and/or Lodging not listed above & Trip Incidentals.
Non-golf activities listed in your itinerary (such as dinners) are suggestions and are not included in your trip pricing.
Availability of Golf & Lodging
As you may be aware, trips to the UK are typically booked 18 to 24 months in advance. Because of this, both golf and lodging reservations tend to fill up quickly.
All golf, lodging and transportation quoted in this proposal is on a first-come basis and is not being held for your group.
Since we cannot guarantee future availability, time is of the essence. We encourage your group to book as soon as possible to have the best chance of obtaining your preferred golf courses and lodging.
A 25% deposit per person is due now to confirm your trip. Your final balance is due 120 days prior to arrival.
Transportation
A private Coach & Driver is included for the entirety of your stay in Ireland. Your driver will meet you at the airport, help with luggage and golf clubs each day and take you to and from all golf courses. He will be your personal concierge and help with all golf and non-golf activities and requests.
Deposit & Balance Payments
By making your deposit payment and/or any future balance payments for this trip, you acknowledge you have read and agree to our Terms & Conditions, including the non-refundable deposit & balance payment policy.
Travel Insurance
Trip cancellation and interruption insurance is available to you through 3rd party travel insurance companies. To protect your financial interests, you are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to make use of this service.
Why Epic Golf Travel?
- We work with a limited number of clients each year, so every group receives the time and personal attention they deserve.
- We realize price is an important part of any decision and our focus is on giving you real value for your money spent.
- We spend more hours researching, planning and executing your trip than any other company in the industry.
- We've personally traveled the world playing golf for almost four decades... we know what it takes to create the perfect golf trip.
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YOUR ITINERARY
YOUR ITINERARY
YOUR GOLF COURSES
YOUR GOLF COURSES
ROYAL PORTRUSH GOLF CLUB
Ranked #11 in Top 100 Golf Courses in The World
Royal Portrush is a classic seaside links, located in a breathtaking setting on the north Antrim coastline, blessed with magnificent ocean views. On a clear day (from the 3rd tee) you can see the Paps of Jura and the island of Islay.
Royal Portrush is ruggedly beautiful and has one of the most dramatic entranceways to any course in the world. As you wind your way towards the course along the coastal road, the crumpled, undulating links land suddenly appears in front of you, flags fluttering in the breeze, views of the challenge that awaits in plain sight.
The Championship course, called The Dunluce Links, is named after the ruined Dunluce castle that overlooks the course. It was the venue for the first professional golf tournament in Ireland in 1895. The Open Championship has been held outside of Scotland and England only twice; in 1951 when Max Faulkner triumphed and again in 2019 when Shane Lowry took home the Claret Jug.
ROYAL COUNTY DOWN GOLF CLUB
Ranked #1 in Top 100 Golf Courses in The World
Royal County Down is generally ranked at number 1 or near number 1 in World Rankings of golf courses by most major publications
Royal County Down Golf Club is in Newcastle, a small vacation town nestled at the feet of the Mountains of Mourne. It’s a visually exhilarating location for a classic links golf course where the Bay of Dundrum sweeps out into the Irish Sea and where the mighty peak of Slieve Donard (3,000 ft.) casts its shadow over the golf course and town.
The course has a legendary list of designers... Old Tom Morris extended the course to 18 holes in 1890. Harry Vardon modified the course in 1908, and in 1926 Harry Colt was commissioned to make its final alterations.
Measuring nearly 7,200 yards from the back tees, Royal County Down can be a brute, but it's one of the most enjoyable and memorable brutes in the world. If a measure of a great golf course is the number of holes that you can remember, then Royal County Down is one of the greatest courses of them all.
ARDGLASS GOLF CLUB
Ranked #8 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Northern Ireland
Ardglass was founded in 1896 and shortly after the club’s Centenary in 1996 a wonderful new and dramatic loop of holes was created along the craggy cliffs of the back nine. Six holes are authentic undulating linksland, the other dozen are meadows and parkland. But virtually the entire eighteen is routed over high ground, with views across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man, down over Coney Island Bay, and south to the Mountains of Mourne.
The clubhouse is historic and special as well. A 14th century castle that was once the home of the Fitzgeralds, Earls of Kildare. It now stands as the oldest golf clubhouse in use in the world.
CASTLEROCK GOLF CLUB
Ranked #5 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Northern Ireland
Castlerock is a seaside village, located on the Irsh Causeway Coast. Castlerock Golf Club was founded in 1901, originally as a nine-hole layout before being extended to 18 holes and having final modifications made by Harry Colt in 1925. Living in the shadow of its famous neighbors, Portstewart and Royal Portrush, Castlerock Golf Club is every bit as good, and should not disappoint. This is one of the toughest links courses around, with some fantastic holes.
The entire course lies squarely between the railway line and the river and sea. Many holes meander through inviting dunes, but equally many occupy less rolling ground inland.
Castlerock also has a 9-hole course called the Bann which is routed through majestic sand dunes. The layout is similar to the main Mussenden course, and the par five 5th is considered to be one of the most scenic holes in Irish golf. We recommend 27 holes when you visit to take advantage of all the Castlerock has to offer.
PORTSTEWART GOLF CLUB
Ranked #3 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Northern Ireland
Portstewart Golf Club was founded in 1894, with the championship Strand course being updated in the early 90's by adding new holes that run directly through three story sand dunes. The course is an exhilarating test, set amidst imposing, gigantic sand dunes with panoramic views across the Atlantic and to the Inishowen Peninsula beyond. It is also incredibly challenging, with one of the best opening nine holes in golf.
The front nine is carved out of some the largest dunes you will have ever seen. Each hole is a spectacular experience through an amphitheater of sand. The dunes frame the holes beautifully and consistently dare you to hit heroic shots. The 1st is an absolute stunner, a downhill 425-yard par four through the dunes. And the stunning holes keep coming... especially memorable are two of the new par threes, the 3rd and the 6th. The 3rd measures 207 yards, while the 6th, measures a mere 140 yards with a plateau green.
The back nine is somewhat flatter and meanders down the river, offering some great holes, with the 11th and new look 14th both worth a mention. A golfing trip to Northern Ireland would not be complete without a round at Portstewart on the Strand course.
ROYAL DUBLIN GOLF CLUB
Ranked #27 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Ireland
The Dublin Golf Club, as it was originally called, was founded in 1885. The club moved twice before the course finally came to rest on Bull Island in 1889. Two years later, Queen Victoria granted the club royal patronage. The course was severely damaged during the First World War and was rebuilt by Harry Colt in 1920.
This is a classic traditional out and back links, relatively unusual for an Irish links. The course is fairly flat and narrow with long stretches of out of bounds, and the wind tends to swirl around Dublin Bay, generally making the course play tougher than the yardage would indicate. The greens are outstanding and there are some brutally deep greenside bunkers as well.
Today's championship layout stretches to an impressive 7,269 yards from the tips and has hosted numerous Irish Open Championships, with Seve Ballesteros and Bernhard Langer among the winners here at Royal Dublin.
THE EUROPEAN GOLF CLUB
Ranked #4 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Ireland
The European Club is located between the coastal towns of Wicklow and Arklow, about 30 miles south of Dublin. This is a unique experience, a 20-hole links set amongst rugged dunes. It opened for play in 1993 with only one thing missing – history. It has enjoyed a reputation as one of the finest Irish links courses since its’ opening day.
This is an inspiring place for golf, huge dunes provide tremendous definition and the Irish Sea is very much a backdrop during your round. It’s a bit of a monster too; the 18-hole layout stretches to more than 7,000 yards, a challenging par 71. This is an absolute must-play golf course and quite likely one of the last links courses to be built in Ireland.
The European Club has hosted a number of prestigious events, including multiple Irish PGA Championships and Irish Amateur Championships.
JAMESON GOLF LINKS
Ranked #21 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Ireland
Jameson Links is the ancestral family estate of the famous Jameson whiskey family. The Jameson’s once had a nine-hole golf course here and the land is now incorporated into the Jameson Golf Links and the Portmarnock Hotel Resort.
Jameson Golf Links was designed by Bernhard Langer and opened for play in 1996. The course borders its illustrious neighbor, Portmarnock Golf Club, but the two courses are separately owned and managed. For such a young layout, the Hotel Links is a very natural and understated course.
There is nothing showy about the design; the natural links land is used simply and effectively. The first eight holes play across gently-undulating ground with definition provided by varied grasses and pot bunkers. Then, around the turn, a cluster of shaggy sand dunes provides a much more dramatic playing field.
YOUR LODGING
YOUR LODGING
THE GREEN HOTEL
Located on the corner of St. Stephen’s Green right in the center of the city, the 4 Star Green Hotel is a contemporary boutique hotel that is perfect for any stay in Dublin City.
The hotel comprises two magnificently restored Georgian buildings, with a heritage of great historical and cultural importance to Ireland. One was home to the great Irish playwright, George Fitzmaurice, while 4 Harcourt Street was the birthplace of Lord Edward Carson, one of the founders of Northern Ireland and a central figure in Ireland’s Unionism movement
You can walk to dozens of pubs, restaurants and shops in a matter of minutes, with the famous Grafton Street and it's buskers right around the corner.
All guest rooms feature walk-in rainforest showers, 49" smart TV's, fast WiFi, comfy King Koil beds and premium Paul Costello toiletries.
Located in the heart of the Mournes, the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa is located on six acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. The Irish Sea borders one side of the property while the world renowned Royal County Down Golf Links frames the other.
The hotel was originally built by the Belfast and County Down Railway, as a luxury holiday destination. it opened in June of 1898 and was one of the most majestic hotels of its time.
There are 5 categories of guest rooms, with each level offering King Koil Cloud beds, flatscreen TV's, WiFi, in-room tea/coffee facilities, bathrobes, slippers, upscale toiletries and mineral waters.
The Spa at Slieve Donard offers more than 40 specialized treatments to promote relaxation and wellbeing. These include a salt and oil exfoliation, ESPA hot stone massage, personalized facial, scalp massage, manicure or pedicure, an Irish tea ritual, a sea salt foot bath, an ocean body wrap, a tailored back massage and a scalp massage.
THE BUSHMILLS INN
The Bushmills Inn is one of Ireland’s most well-known luxurious hotels and is situated just a stone’s throw away from The Giant’s Causeway, Old Bushmills Distillery, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Royal Portrush and many of the Game of Thrones filming locations.
Originally a Coaching Inn in the 1600’s for tired travelers, the hotel is steeped in history with a myriad of places to hide from the world. From inglenook turf fires to hayloft snugs, there’s something to find behind every door.
Quietly luxurious, each of the 41 elegant bedrooms and suites have been individually designed to provide a sanctuary for guests. Onsite parking, free Wi-Fi, an ensuite bathroom and flat-screen TV are featured in each room at Bushmills Inn, as well as in-room sitting areas.
Winner of numerous prestigious lodging awards, including Northern Ireland Tourism Awards Best Hotel 2018, Northern Ireland Tourism Awards Customer Service Excellence 2016 & 2017, Northern Ireland Tourism Awards Hotel of the Year 2015 & 2017, Winner in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for UK Hotels 2016 & 2017, AA Hotel of the Year Northern Ireland 2014-2015 and Best Loved Hotels Best Hotel in Ireland 2015.
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. 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 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 16 passengers and features 16 large full leather reclining seats, tables, air conditioning, a refrigerator and DVD player.
Vehicle appearance and amenities may be different than the information provided herein. Vehicle size, amenities and style will depend on the time of year the trip is confirmed and deposits are paid and availability of vehicles with transportation companies.
THINGS TO SEE & DO
THINGS TO DO
THE GUINNESS STOREHOUSE FACTORY
Located in the heart of St. James’ Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse is one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Ireland. In fact, the interior is designed to look exactly like a pint of Guinness itself and is known to be the largest pint in the world.
A ticket to the Guinness factory (roughly €18) will take you on a tour through seven floors of Irish brewing history, where you will learn all about the Guinness family, as well as how the beloved stout beer is meticulously crafted to perfection. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at the Gravity Bar on the 7th floor, where you can enjoy a refreshing pint of Guinness with a 360 degree view of the Dublin skyline.
THE OLD JAMESON DISTILLERY
Another historical gem is the Old Jameson Distillery, located just off Smithfield Square. This location previously used to be the original site where Jameson whiskey was manufactured and distilled until it stopped production in the early 1970s.
Learn the story of John Jameson and his adventures in whiskey making on a guided tour of the Jameson Distillery. Since his brave first steps into the brewery building in 1780, the Jameson brand has been focused on its founder's ambition to create unforgettable experiences.
A tour of the old distillery will take you through the history and process of creating the refined whiskey, along with the unique opportunity to take part in a comparative whiskey-tasting experience. At the end of the tour, you will be given an exclusive Whiskey Taster Certificate to officially certify your knowledge in traditional Irish whiskey.
DUBLIN CASTLE
Erected in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. In 1922, following Ireland’s independence, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government.
With over 800 years of Irish memories encapsulated within its walls, this incredible structure has borne witness to some of the most pivotal events in all of the country’s history.
Spanning an area of over 11 acres, the Castle stands proudly on the highest ridge in the locality and offers self-guided and guided tours of the grounds, including the Castle’s many rooms, gardens and museums such as the Chapel Royal, the Chester Beatty Library, the Garda Museum and the Revenue Museum.
TEMPLE BAR
One of the most famous pubs in Dublin is the Temple Bar, first opened in 1840. Part of its fame is because it offers over 450 different kinds of rare whiskies (Ireland's largest collection).
You can’t miss this red building, it looks typically Irish and it is always buzzing. The inside is pretty quirky, with a lot of hanging lamps, the huge whiskey collection and a weird bronze statue of James Joyce. And the crazy atmosphere here makes you want to come in. The only problem comes from its fame, the place is always full and it’s usually a challenge to find a place to sit.
GRAFTON STREET, DUBLIN
A bit like Dublin city itself, Grafton Street presents something of an enigma to visitors. In other major capitals, people gather along grand boulevards to shop, lunch, drink and eat. In Dublin, locals head to Grafton Street, a narrow winding road that’s been at the heart of the city’s social life for more than a century.
Grafton Street is home to all varieties of shops, both locally owned and national brands. It's also home to countless restaurants, cafes and pubs. And, most famously, Grafton Street is home to the many buskers that entertain visitors with a variety of music, magic and street performances.
Entering from Stephen’s Green in the south, Grafton Street meanders by a series of street-level shops, twisting and turning, before sloping down to the broad sweep of College Green and the grand entrance to Trinity College.
On a busy Saturday afternoon it can be hard work negotiating a path from one end of the street to the other, so dense are the crowds strolling about or gathered around the multiple street entertainers.
OLD BUSHMILLS DISTILLERY
Bushmills Distillery is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, having been founded in 1608.
Bushmills is named for the mills that made the barley and the River Bush, which to this day remains the water source to cut their whiskey to proof.
Bushmills is more than just a whiskey, it's the local village, where family, friends and neighbors work side by side at the distillery. As their saying goes, “without the village there would be no whiskey, and without the whiskey there would be no village”.
Bushmills is one of the few Irish distilleries to use only malted barley in it's spirits. When only malted barley is used in distillation, and made at a single distillery, you have the very definition of “single malt” whiskey, which is the hallmark of Bushmills whiskey
Tours of the distillery are offered 7 days a week, 12 months of the year. They offer both tours and tasting experiences.
CARRICK-A-REDE ROPE BRIDGE
Maintained by the National Trust, this bridge made from Douglas fir and wire cables was erected in 2008. But it is just the latest in a long line of bridges to span the gap between the mainland and the tiny volcanic island of Carrickarede.
The first were put up by fishermen in the 18th century, to catch the salmon that would pass through in summer to spawn in the rivers Bush and Bann.
The bridge is hoisted 30 metres above a romantic seascape, and if you can handle heights you can look back to the line of dark basalt cliffs on the mainland.
The island was created by a violent volcanic event 60 million years ago, and standing on this volcanic plug you can make out the coast of Scotland and the closer dark outline of Rathlin Island.
GAME OF THRONES
Game of Thrones is one of the most popular and successful fantasy TV series ever made. While there are Game of Thrones locations all over Europe, there is an incredible concentration of stunning filming locations that can be visited on a Game of Thrones tour from Belfast to Northern Ireland.
Filming took place in around 25 locations around Northern Ireland including Titanic Studios in Belfast, Cushendun Caves, Murlough Bay, Ballintoy Harbour, Larrybane, Antrim plateau, Castle Ward, Inch Abbey and Downhill Strand. Ireland's rugged coast lines, historic castles and breathtaking scenery were the perfect setting for the epic story. All of these locations are within easy reach of Belfast.
DUNLUCE CASTLE
Ruins don’t come more beautiful than this 16th-century cliff-top castle in northern County Antrim next to Royal Portrush GC.
On a sheer basalt outcrop, Dunluce Castle was raised by the McQuillans, and then taken over by the MacDonnells who took control after winning two battles between the clans in the 1500s.
The MacDonnells continue to own the property today, but abandoned the site after the Battle of Boyne in 1690. When the MacDonnells became the Earls of County Antrim in the early-1600s a small town cropped up behind the castle.
This was razed by Cromwell after the Irish Uprising of 1641 and excavations have started to reveal its grid of cobblestone streets.
Opening Hours: Please check before visiting. Typical hours are February to November: Daily 9.30am to 5pm. December/January: Daily 9.30am to 4pm. Admission charges apply.
CAUSEWAY COASTAL ROUTE
Scenic, dramatic and inspiring, the Causeway Coastal Route is a constant feature of global top tens and top fives when it comes to visitor experiences and bucket lists. Around every corner of this spectacular winding route you’ll find thrills and adventure, as well as peaceful retreats. The variety along the coastal route means there’s something for everyone and a multitude of ways you can see it.
The route runs north along the coast from Belfast and includes sweeping views of the sea, multiple castles, lighthouses, waterfalls, cliff walks, Game of Thrones locations, suspension bridges, tunnels, river gorges and the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.
You'll head north along the east coast of Northern Ireland and then past Royal Portrush Golf Club and across the top northern coast of the country. This is perhaps one of the most inspiring and beautiful drives in the world.
