Place a $1,500.00 USD non-refundable deposit.

Because space is limited, all deposits and final payments are non-refundable. We strongly suggest you purchase travel insurance to cover any emergencies you might encounter.

Yes!

The 6 golf courses, 2 hotels and coach & driver are booked and deposits have been made. 

The itinerary you see is set, however, there will be plenty of time before or after golf to explore and enjoy Ireland.

For your departure airport, feel free to choose the most convenient/economical airport, but you should plan to land in Dublin no later than 10:00am on Sunday September 18, 2022. 

Our tee time at Royal Dublin that day is 12:10pm, so we'll be leaving the airport no later than 11:00am.

In Ireland, you must fly into and out of the Dublin International Airport in order to make use of the provided transportation.

You'll need a passport that is valid for at least the duration of your stay. There is no minimum additional time your passport need be valid in Ireland. You'll also need your drivers licenses or some other official form of ID. 

You may need additional documents and/or testing, depending on COVID policies or other travel regulations in place at the time of departure. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the proper COVID testing completed and that you comply with all other regulations prior to departing from the U.S.

If COVID testing to re-enter the U.S. is still in place at the time of departure from Ireland, we will provide transportation/access to a testing facility prior to departure. The cost of any COVID test or other government required testing is not included in the cost of the trip. 

It's a good idea to make copies of your passport and the front and back of your credit cards, drivers license and health insurance card just in case something comes up missing. Keep a hard copy somewhere safe and a digital copy on your phone. This will make the process of replacing a lost document much easier.

The trip is inclusive of a chauffeured coach & driver for the entirety of our stay in Ireland. 

For this trip, a 32 passenger luxury Mercedes Coach is reserved. The coach features leather reclining seats, tables, a bathroom, air conditioning, refrigerators and a DVD player.

Our Irish driver will meet us at the airport upon arrival and take us to and from all golf courses and to and from all lodging. He will suggest restaurants and pubs for lunch or dinner, side trips and sightseeing. 

Regarding our transportation, the coach and driver will be with us 24/7 throughout the entire trip. If at all possible, the driver will  be happy to take you where you need to go and wait for you or pick you up afterwards.

However, because of the group's travel schedule and its demands, it may not be possible for the driver to serve individual requests. Additionally, it will depend on whether the driver is approaching his regulated maximum daily driving hours.

Alternately, Uber is available in Dublin and will take you throughout Dublin, south to Waterford and north just shy of Sligo. Dublin also has an abundance of taxis as an additional option.

Lyft's worldwide locations are currently limited to the US and Canada.

The short answer is yes.

We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance for your trip. Because of the nature of this trip and it's limited availability, your deposits and balance payments are non-refundable.

If you should need to cancel for any reason, if your luggage gets lost or if you get sick while on the trip, travel insurance will provide reimbursement for these items and more. Please see policy information for coverage and cost details.

We use and recommend GolfSafe by TravelSafe, but feel free to choose your own travel insurance company.

Either way is fine, but remember, you'll be without your golf clubs for 2-4 days each way if you plan on shipping them ahead of time.

If you're bringing them with you on the plane, any well-made golf bag cover will suffice. But please make sure you use a "collapsible" golf bag cover and not a "hard shell" cover. The hard shell covers do not collapse and take up far too much room on the coaches. If any client travels with a hard shell cover the cover will have to be left behind at the first golf course or hotel.  

If you're bringing your clubs with you on the plane, make sure you invest in a “Stiff Arm” by Club Glove. This is a telescoping device that you put into your golf bag to protect your golf clubs (particularly your driver). The Stiff Arm will help prevent shafts from being broken by careless baggage handlers. You can find them on eBay, Amazon, or in most golf shops for around $40.

If you prefer to send your clubs to avoid checked baggage hassles, we recommend Ship Sticks. As a client, you are entitled to a 10% discount on any Ship Sticks delivery. Reach out to us for more information.

The Republic of Ireland's (where we will be staying and playing golf) main currency is the Euro. Neither the US dollar nor the British pound sterling are accepted here.

American Express, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted in the Republic of Ireland. So much so, in fact, that you may only need Euros to pay cash to your caddie.

Yes, American Express, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Contact your credit card & ATM card companies at least 7 days before you depart. Notify them of your travel dates and locations. If you don’t, your ATM card may not work and your purchases with your credit cards may be denied. Also check with your credit card companies and find out which one charges the least amount for international transactions.

Ireland, like much of the UK, does not have large temperature swings as so much of the U.S. does. The highest average temperature in any given month in Ireland is 67°, with the lowest being around 50°.

Ireland in September has average highs of 62° and average lows of 50°. However, on any given day, it could be 80° or 50°, so be prepared. 

Rain is common, but usually only for a short period of time on any given day. Squalls can come in off the sea quickly, but can pass through just as quickly.

Regarding the weather, remember to bring a good rain suit, rain gloves, bucket rain hat, windproof umbrella, 2 golf towels and at least 2 pairs of golf shoes.

You should pack for temperatures ranging from 50° to 75°. Pack clothes that you can layer, as the temperatures may vary a great deal during the day.

Pack your rain gear, rain hat, rain gloves, umbrella and extra socks for the wet weather that's inevitable in Ireland.

It will be cool at night, so pack some sort of outerwear for the evenings.

You will not need a coat, tie, dress shoes or any formal wear for this trip. However, if you have a kilt or knickers, by all means feel free to bring them and wear them!

Airlines do tend to lose luggage from time to time. Therefore, it is always advisable to keep essential items with you at all times.

So things to consider packing in your carry-on include your medication, tablet or laptop, electrical adapter, a pair of golf shoes, 1/2 dozen golf balls, rain gear, tees and a couple of pairs of socks. At least this way if the airline loses your clubs, you can play golf until they are found.

Golf club policies in Ireland change from year to year, so it is always best to travel with your handicap card or have access on your phone to your current handicap.

Typical maximum handicaps are 28 for men and 36 for women, but if this may be an issue, please check with us prior to signup. 

Most golf clubs allow visitors to use their clubhouse facilities, including the locker rooms and dining areas. Over the last decade, golf clubs have relaxed their dress codes. 

You may not be permitted to wear your golf shoes or sneakers into some of the clubhouses, so keep a pair of street shoes with you. Take off your hat when entering the clubhouse. Many courses do not allow golfers to change clothes or shoes in the parking area (this should only be done in the locker room). We will advise you so please follow whatever guidelines are in place at each facility.

The majority of the links courses in Ireland have caddies available. When requested, we will book caddies in advance, however, this does not guarantee their availability. Caddies are self-employed and supply can change on a daily basis. Caddy fees inclusive of tip, range from $60 - $100 (approximately) and are paid in cash directly to the caddie immediately after the round.

If you are hiring a caddie, he will thank you if you take out all the extra stuff in your golf bag. Bring 1 small towels (your caddie will have a towel), 2 sleeves of balls, some tees, your rain jacket and pants, an umbrella and a ball marker. 

For those golfers who do not wish to use a caddie, both regular pull carts and electric pull carts are widely available.

Regarding riding golf carts, very few links courses have or permit the use of riding golf carts. However, most of the courses we play will provide a riding cart with a medical certificate of some kind. Please reach out to us directly if this is an option you would like to explore.

Yes, wall outlets are very different than those found in the US. You will need to travel with an electrical adaptor in order to charge your laptop, phone, electric shaver, etc. You may want to consider a small power strip so you can charge more than one item at a time.

Most major carriers now offer reasonably priced roaming services for the UK and The Republic of Ireland. Be sure to contact your provider several weeks before leaving to enable that service. For most, it's as easy as punching a few numbers into your phone to switch to roaming when overseas.

All hotels will have high speed WiFi available at no charge. Most golf courses will have WiFi available for guests. Other than that, WiFi will be limited when we are on the road.

Since it doesn't get dark until almost 8pm across Ireland in September, there will be plenty of daylight hours to sightsee or do something else other than play golf.

While on the west coast, there are historic sights to see, as well as the coast and coastal towns, including Donegal. While in Dublin, there are countless things to do, some of which are listed below.

If you have questions that aren't addressed above, please feel free to reach out to us via email (david@epicgolftravel.com) or phone (1.443.300.7975).