Where to play golf in Ireland - how to choose the perfect course for a golf holiday or a golfing vacation trip

Vacation2europe.com can help you plan your dream Ireland Golf Vacation with our independent vacation guide. Discover the delights of Golf in Ireland and the magic of the fabled emerald green isle. Scotland is often touted as the home of golf and Ireland, its near neighbour, has been overlooked in the past – but no longer. The dream of a once in a lifetime Ireland Golf Vacation is now in easy reach for us all.

Many vacation websites are available that promote their own version of what an Ireland golf vacation should be. Often they're out to sell something. This site aims to give you the information to decide about a golf vacation for yourself. You might choose to golf Ireland on a golf package or an organised golf tour or – and this is the way to really get to know the country and its people – you might choose to build your own Ireland golf trip from the information and guidance available here.

Try a golf vacation in Ireland.

There are few finer places to play golf in the whole world than Ireland. Whether you want to feel the wind from the Atlantic as you wend your way between the high dunes and the beach - or if you prefer to delight in the emerald green richness of inland pastures - Ireland is for you. Get golfing and may some of the magic of this amazing place rub off on your putter!

Ireland has always created great golfers and recent Ryder Cup matches have turned on the skills (and, perhaps, the legendary luck) of the Irish. The next Ryder Cup will be played in Ireland and world-wide interest in taking an Ireland golf vacation has never been greater.

The fame of the golf links of Scotland – just a hop over the waters of the Irish Sea – has meant that the golf courses of Ireland remain relatively undiscovered. Ireland's golfers have been long-known and respected around the world but - for more than a hundred years - her golf courses have hidden quietly under the emerald green petticoats of their homeland. But not any longer! Names like Royal Portrush, Royal County Down, Portmarnock, Ballybunion, Mount Juliet, Druids Glen and The K Club are now reaching the lips of discerning players the world over. If you visit on vacation you will find that they are well worthy of the accolades they gather. Unlike many of the courses in Scotland and England – all of the top Irish courses are open for play by vacation visitors, although some will ask you to book well in advance and may require you to show a handicap certificate.

Ireland is, without doubt, one of the world's friendliest countries. If you choose to visit Ireland for a golf vacation then you are certain to return home with memories to treasure for the rest of your golfing days.

For many vacation visitors to Ireland or Scotland the chance to play on an ancient seaside links course is a large part of the attraction. But it does provide a unique experience and will test both your stamina and your golf game in a way entirely unlike anything you might have previously experienced.

Links courses rarely allow electronic golf buggies or golf carts. Walking is the rule. This is partly to protect the courses and partly because the terrain would make it impossible to drive a buggy safely. Some of the larger more prestigious courses may have caddies available and most will allow you to pull a simple club carrying golf cart or trolley.

You also need to be prepared for what is often the most unique and challenging feature of vacation golf on a seaside links course in Ireland – the wind! You should brace yourself (sometimes literally) for the fact that it is going to blow very hard and – by some remarkably twisted freak of nature – in such a way that it always seems to be in your face, no matter what direction you are headed in!

If you want to have your score hold up in these conditions then you should prepare ahead and practice a few different shot types. If you need help with this then Colin Montgomery's book How to Play Links Golf is invaluable. Whatever happens you are sure to enjoy the experience. This is truly golf the way that it was meant to be played.

European Vacation - Golf Vacations

Europe contains some of the worlds best golf courses - from golf in the sun in Spain or Portugal to the ancient historic links of Scotland and Ireland. It's all here for your inspiration:

Ireland Golf Vacation - all the tips and information for the perfect golfing trip to Ireland

Scotland Golf Vacation - visit the home of golf and play on some of the world's most famous courses

Doonbeg Golf - play one of Ireland's most challenging courses

Ballybunion Golf - Historic golf courses don't come much better than this

Other pages or sites that might interest you: Golf Hotels in Ireland Ireland Travel Ryder Cup Ireland 2006 Cheap Holidays Holiday Cottages in Scotland   Irish Golf Courses Ballybunion Golf Ireland - Doonbeg Golf Ireland - Royal Portrush Druids Glen - The K Club - Portmarnock - Royal Dublin Royal County Down - Killarney Golf Club - Mount Juliet - Lahinch

 

 

 

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