Read more: Mayo and the Cliffs of Moher tours Lahinch, County ClareĬalled the “St. Kerry’s shoreline is a more wild looking course with rolling dunes. The Old Course features challenging holes nestled in grassy dunes and has been frequently rated among the top courses in the world. The practice facility is surrounded by hedge walls, which provide some relief from the winds which prolongs the playing season. Located in the south of Ireland, Waterville hosts a practice facility and short game area with fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding hills. The Dunluce Links were voted number 12 in the world by Golf Magazine Waterville, County Kerry The Royal Portrush, which is the only club in Ireland to have hosted The British Open, houses both the challenging Dunluce Links championship course and the lesser-known but also challenging Valley Links course. Read more: Northern Ireland and Game of Thrones tours Royal Portrush, County Antrim The practice facilities boast of a driving range, short game area, putting and chipping green, which are all at a championship standard. The Canada Cup, The Walker Cup, and The Irish Open are just some of the championships that have been played at this course located outside of Dublin’s fair city. Royal County Down will host The Irish Open in 2015. Tiger Woods and Tom Watson have played there for preparation for the Open Championships Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland’s current star, often plays around. The course has attracted many professionals. Located in Newcastle at the foothills of the Mountains of Mourne, Royal County Down enjoys a drier climate than the rest of the Emerald Isle. There are options all around the country, from the wilds of the west to others a short ride from the major cities so if you're visiting Ireland you should consider booking in.Ĭhannel your inner Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, whoever your Irish golfing hero maybe, and get out there and take in some of the best golf courses in Ireland. Golf is the fourth most popular sport in the country and even back in 2012, the sport brought $215m into Ireland's economy.įamously Mark Twain said "golf is a good walk spoiled" but in Ireland you can get the best of both worlds playing in some of the most stunning countryside in Ireland.Ĭheck out IrishCentral Tours top golf trips here: Golfing has become synonymous with Ireland. If you're traveling to Ireland book your tee time today!
It's little wonder that golf is among Ireland's most popular sports considering the golf courses in Ireland have to be the most beautiful in the world.
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