October 2, 2026
Hi Sean,
Below is your second itinerary for Ireland for 2028. This trip includes Northern Ireland and Northwestern Ireland...
Your trip will be 9 days, 8 nights and includes 8 rounds of golf. You will play Royal Portrush GC, Portstewart Strand GC, Castlerock GC, Ballyliffin Old Course, Ballyliffin Glashedy Links, Donegal GC, Enniscrone GC & County Sligo GC.
You'll stay in double guest rooms at the 4 Star Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Sligo and the 4 Star Ebrington Hotel in Derry.
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 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.
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,
Experience the Ultimate Luxury Golf Getaway in Dublin & Southwest Ireland
Northern Ireland offers one of the most compelling and diverse golf experiences in the British Isles, combining some of the world’s most celebrated links courses with a dramatic coastline, rugged landscapes and a distinctly authentic golfing culture.
Royal County Down is widely regarded as one of the great links experiences in the world, while Royal Portrush’s Dunluce Links provides an equally memorable test amid some of Northern Ireland’s most dramatic scenery.
Portstewart, Ardglass, Castlerock and Ballyliffin add further depth to the region, each offering its own interpretation of links golf and, importantly, a different personality.
Northwest Ireland offers a somewhat different and more adventurous golf experience, with a collection of spectacular links courses set along some of the wildest and most beautiful stretches of Ireland’s Atlantic coastline.
This is a region where the landscape often feels untouched, with enormous sand dunes, rugged headlands, sweeping beaches and the Atlantic Ocean providing the backdrop for golf that is both visually stunning and genuinely challenging.
Courses such as Ballyliffin, Rosapenna, County Sligo, Enniscrone, Carne and Donegal demonstrate just how much outstanding links golf exists away from Ireland’s traditional golfing centers. Ballyliffin’s two championship links, in particular, have helped establish Donegal as an increasingly important destination for serious golf travelers, while Rosapenna offers multiple links courses in a remarkable setting beneath the mountains and along Sheephaven Bay.
Trip Pricing
2028 Double Pricing: TBD
Based on double guest room lodging throughout your trip.
Trip Summary & Inclusions
- 9 Days / 8 Nights / 8 Rounds / 8 Golfers
- June, July or August 2028
- 8 nights Double Guest Room lodging at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa and the Ebrington Hotel
- 8 rounds of golf to include Royal Portrush GC, Portstewart Strand GC, Castlerock GC, Ballyliffin Old Course, Ballyliffin Glashedy Links, Donegal GC, Enniscrone GC & County Sligo GC.
- 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 & 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 luxury 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
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.
Click below for more of what we do for you...
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.
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.
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.
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.
DONEGAL GOLF CLUB
Ranked #18 in Ireland
Donegal Golf Club is built on a rugged and crumpled piece of linksland that extends out into the Atlantic Ocean. It's an enchanting and isolated setting for golf, with views across the bay to the Bluestack Mountains.
The course opened in 1973 and stretches to over 7400 yards from the tips. The outside loop plays along the dunes and the ocean, providing stunning views of the surrounding area. The inner loop is more protected, however the constantly changing sea breeze provides a formidable test for both pro and amateur alike.
Originally designed by the legendary Irish golf course architect, Eddie Hackett, the course is continually being molded and enhanced by the master of links design, Pat Ruddy.
Facilities include a driving range, warm up area, and putting, chipping and bunker practice areas.
ENNISCRONE GOLF CLUB
Ranked #13 in Ireland & Top 100 in the UK
Enniscrone is among the finest and most challenging of traditional Irish links courses and offers 27 holes on 400 acres of magnificent links land.
The Dunes Championship Course is one of Ireland’s top-ranked championship links courses and is regularly a Top 15 Links Course in Golf Digest’s review of Irish golf courses.
First opened in 1918, the great Irish architect Eddie Hackett put the course on the map when he extended the course to 18 holes in 1974. An additional 9 was added shortly thereafter and work was also done to route some holes through the magnificent dunes.
The fairways pitch and roll through towering shaggy dunes while the greens are raised on plateaus and protected by deep valleys and revenues.
Enniscrone is a breathtaking golf course set in a ravishing location. It is natural, perfectly complements its surroundings and you have an ever-present sense of freedom while playing.
COUNTY SLIGO GOLF CLUB (ROSSES POINT)
Ranked #7 in Ireland
County Sligo, designed by Harry Colt, is a traditional links layout. The course utilizes the natural contours of the dune-covered landscape, rather than having moved a large amount of earth during its construction. The end result is a course filled with dramatic undulations, elevated tees and raised plateau greens.
The views are spectacular, from the third tee on a clear day one can see five counties, the lighthouse out to sea, the cliffs of Slieve League in Donegal, Lissadell House in the trees across the bay, Queen Maeve’s grave on top of Knocknarea and the imposing back ground of Ireland’s table mountain Benbulben.
County Sligo is a joy to play and has it all, including unusual routing over three distinctly different sections. The individuality of holes and the varied terrain makes the course an absolute must-play.
YOUR LODGING
YOUR LODGING
THE EBRINGTON HOTEL
Experience the charm, culture, and character of Derry from the unmatched comfort of the 4 Star Ebrington Hotel. Perched in one of the city’s most iconic locations, this AA Northern Ireland Hotel of the Year offers breathtaking views, exceptional design, and warm Northern Irish hospitality.
Step inside and discover beautifully crafted rooms and suites designed for restorative comfort, alongside premium amenities that elevate every stay.
Beyond the bed and bath, every room at The Ebrington comes equipped with modern comforts — 50-inch smart TVs, high-speed WiFi, USB charging ports, and thoughtful touches like tea/coffee sets, robes and slippers, as well as room-service available 24/7.
Just steps away from Derry’s vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks, and riverside walkways, the hotel is perfectly positioned for exploration. Wander the nearby Peace Bridge, immerse yourself in the city’s rich storytelling, or unwind with a drink while taking in panoramic views.
RADISSON BLU HOTEL SLIGO
4 Star property overlooking Sligo Bay and the surrounding mountains
Surrounded by the gorgeous countryside of Rosses Point, the Radisson Blu Hotel offers majestic views of Sligo Bay and the neighboring mountains.
The hotel offers 132 modern rooms and suites with generous amenities including high-speed WiFi, premium linens, blackout curtains, satellite flatscreen TV, large work desk, minibar, coffee & tea maker, robe and slippers.
You'll also enjoy the top-rated Solas Spa, fully-equipped gym, a heated indoor pool and the AA Rosette-accredited Classiebawn Restaurant.
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
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.
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.
