September 21, 2026
Hi Pat,
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 6 days, 5 nights and includes 4 rounds of golf. You'll play Portstewart, Castlerock, Ballyliffin Old Links and Ballyliffin Glashedy Links in Northern Ireland.
You'll stay in double guest rooms at the 4 Star Ebrington Hotel in downtown Derry, Northern Ireland.
Your trip also includes a 9-passenger self-drive automatic van for each four golfers, a full Irish breakfast each morning, unlimited use of all practice facilities and all taxes, resort & lodging fees and VAT.
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.
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,
Experience the Ultimate Luxury Golf Getaway in Dublin & Northern Ireland
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.
From Ballyliffin, Rosapenna and North West Links in the west to Portstewart, Castlerock, Royal Portrush and Ardglass further east, Northern Ireland offers some of the greatest links golf in the entire UK.
Trip Pricing
Pricing: $3,390.00 USD pp
Based on double guest rooms at The Ebrington Hotel in downtown Derry.
Trip Summary & Inclusions
- 6 Days / 5 Nights / 4 Rounds / 8 Golfers
- September 13, 2027 - September 18, 2027
- 5 nights Double Guest Room lodging at The Ebrington Hotel in Derry, Northern Ireland
- 4 rounds of golf to include Portstewart, Castlerock, Ballyliffin Old Links and Ballyliffin Glashedy Links in Northern Ireland.
- A 9-passenger self-drive automatic van for each foursome 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 & VAT
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 9-passenger self-drive automatic van for each foursome is included for the entirety of your stay in Ireland
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
Your golf vacation requires Epic Golf Travel to make significant upfront, non-refundable payments for tee times, accommodations, transportation and other travel arrangements to a variety of vendors. Because of this, all deposits and balance payments made by you, the client, are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-assignable.
We strongly encourage our clients to purchase travel insurance when making their initial deposits for their trip. Two such companies are Travelex Insurance (www.travelexinsurance.com) and GolfSafe (www.golfsafe.travelsafe.com).
Compared to the total cost of a golf vacation, the cost of travel insurance is typically a small percentage of your overall investment. Choosing not to purchase coverage means assuming the full financial risk if an unexpected event prevents you from traveling.
I encourage all our clients to purchase travel insurance as a safeguard against financial loss. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
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
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.
BALLYLIFFIN GLASHEDY LINKS
Ranked #13 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Ireland
Ballyliffin is Ireland’s most northerly golf club, located off Tullagh Point on the Atlantic edge of the Inishowen Peninsula. It’s difficult to pin a date on the earliest origins of the game of golf at Ballyliffin, but it is clear that the Ballyliffin Golf Club was founded in 1947
The Glashedy layout is intertwined with the Old course, the holes weaving their way through the wild dunes. It’s a supremely challenging golf course which stretches out more than 7,200 yards, with nine brutal par fours in excess of 400 yards. You really do need to be on top of your game to play to handicap.
The huge greens, with some frightening undulations, are well protected by bunkers; three putting can be alarmingly frequent. The Glashedy Links is certainly good enough and long enough to hold important championships and already has hosted the European Tour and The Irish Open, along with several other major tour events.
BALLYLIFFIN OLD LINKS
Ballyliffin's location is divine; the course hugs the shoreline overlooking the golden beach of Pollan Strand and Glashedy Rock.
The Old is a classic links, with fairways that pitch and roll through wild dunes. This is links golf at its most traditional, where the perfect drive will often find an awkward lie. If you are afflicted with a lack of balance, you will struggle, because you’ll rarely get a flat stance.
For about 20 years, the Old course remained well and truly outside of the limelight. Only those in the know, and Ballyliffin’s lucky members, knew the secret. Then, in June 1993, world #1 Nick Faldo came to play and fell under Ballyliffin’s spell. From that point onwards, Ballyliffin came of age.
The Old Links has hosted the European Tour Irish Senior Open and the Irish Women's Close tour event.
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.
YOUR LODGING
YOUR LODGING
THE EBRINGTON HOTEL
The Ebrington Hotel is a stylish four-star hotel located in the historic Ebrington Square area of Derry, Northern Ireland, overlooking the River Foyle and the city. Opened in 2023, the hotel combines the character of a landmark historic setting with contemporary design and offers 89 bedrooms and four signature suites.
Its location beside the Peace Bridge makes it convenient for exploring Derry’s historic city centre, while the hotel itself provides a range of dining, leisure and event facilities.
Guest room amenities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, 50-inch smart TVs, writing desks, safes, USB charging ports, Ebrington Botanical toiletries and 24-hour room service. Guests can also expect crisp white linens and comfortable beds, while selected rooms offer views across the River Foyle and the city.
YOUR TRANSPORTATION
YOUR TRANSPORT
MERCEDES VITO 9-PASSENGER COACH
The Mercedes Vito Coach is a large van that comfortably handles 4 golfers, their luggage and golf clubs. The last row of seats folds down and gives you plenty of room for all of your luggage, while still providing 5 seats up front. It is slightly larger than a standard van and handles and drives just like a normal minivan. It's the perfect vehicle for a foursome of golfers!
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
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.
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.
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.
