Ireland Golf Vacations - Experience Championship Golf Across the Emerald Isle
Ireland has earned its reputation as one of the world’s great golfing destinations. From spectacular Atlantic coastlines and legendary Links Golf Courses to welcoming hospitality and unforgettable scenery, it’s the perfect place to experience a golf trip unlike any other.
Golf Vacations UK creates bespoke Ireland Golf Vacations designed around the courses you want to play and the experiences you want to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a dedicated golfing tour or combining Ireland with Scotland, England or Wales, our experienced specialists will create an itinerary tailored to your group, handling everything from accommodation and transport to securing your preferred Tee Time reservations where available.
From the dramatic dunes of Royal County Down and Royal Portrush to the famous fairways of Ballybunion and Ballyliffin, we’ll help you discover the very best of Irish golf.
Why Choose Ireland for Your Golf Vacation?
Few countries offer such a remarkable variety of golf within such breathtaking surroundings.
Ireland is home to some of the finest championship Links Golf Courses in the world, many set against rugged coastlines where the landscape has shaped the game for generations. Alongside these famous venues, you’ll also discover outstanding inland parkland courses, vibrant towns, welcoming villages and scenery that makes every journey between courses part of the experience.
Whether it’s your first visit or another return to the Emerald Isle, Ireland Golf Vacations offer the opportunity to play iconic courses while enjoying the relaxed pace and genuine hospitality that make Ireland so popular with golfers from the USA, Canada and beyond.
What’s Included in Our Ireland Golf Vacation Packages?
Every golfer has a different wish list, which is why we create bespoke Golf Packages rather than fixed tours.
Your itinerary can include:
Championship Ireland Golf Courses and world-famous Links Golf Courses
Preferred Tee Time reservations where available
Luxury hotels, boutique accommodation and golf resorts
Chauffeur-driven transport or self-drive options
Flexible itineraries tailored to your group
Sightseeing opportunities and local attractions
Advice from experienced golf travel specialists throughout the planning process
Whether you’re travelling as four friends, a golf society or a larger group, we’ll build a golf vacation around the way you want to travel.
Discover Ireland's Best Golfing Regions
Every region offers its own character, landscapes and unforgettable golfing experiences.
Northern Ireland & the North East
This region is home to some of the most celebrated Ireland Golf Courses anywhere in the world. Royal County Down consistently ranks among the world’s finest golf courses, while Royal Portrush has firmly established itself as one of championship golf‘s most iconic venues.
Nearby you’ll also discover exceptional courses including Portstewart, Castlerock and Ardglass, making this region an essential stop on many Golf Tours.
The North West
For golfers seeking authentic links golf, the north west is impossible to ignore.
Courses including Ballyliffin, Enniscrone, Rosapenna and County Sligo offer dramatic dunes, outstanding layouts and exceptional value. These spectacular Links Golf Courses provide a memorable golfing experience away from some of the busier destinations while remaining among Ireland‘s finest.
Dublin & Ireland‘s East Coast
Dublin combines world-class golf with one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
Play renowned venues including Portmarnock, The European Club, The Island and Royal Dublin before enjoying the city’s restaurants, culture and famous hospitality. Inland favourites such as The K Club and Druids Glen offer another dimension to Ireland Golf Vacations.
South West Ireland
The south west is one of Ireland‘s most famous golfing regions and a favourite for golfers returning year after year.
Ballybunion remains one of the country’s most sought-after golfing experiences, while Waterville, Tralee, Lahinch and Old Head showcase spectacular coastal golf in unforgettable surroundings. It’s the perfect destination for golfers wanting to combine championship links with dramatic scenery and traditional Irish charm.
Choose Golf Course Locality
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort is a remarkable story – an experience where memories are cherished and dreams fulfilled. This wonderful world-class golf and
Slieve Russell
The Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club, which takes its name from the nearby Slieve Rushen, is set amidst 300 acres of magnificently landscaped gardens
Mount Wolseley
Take a meandering journey through 18 challenging and beautiful holes of golf at Mount Wolseley Hotel Carlow. From the beginner to the more experienced golfer,
Mount Juliet
Mount Juliet lies like a jewel among 1500 walled acres of woodland and rolling green landscapes alongside the River Nore. Known as the Augusta of
Carlow
Like Cork Golf Club, Carlow Golf Club is one of those rare parkland species with roots in the 19th century. And like almost all golf
Royal County Down
Royal County Down the very words are enough to send a shiver up your spine. Laid out beneath the imperious gaze of the Mountains of
Royal Portrush
Simply put, the Dunluce course at Royal Portrush is one of the world’s finest links courses. Known as the County Club when first formed in
Portstewart
As with many Irish links courses, Portstewart boasts a long history. While the origins of golf in the area date from 1889, the club was
Castlerock
Situated within minutes of Portstewart and Royal Portrush, Castlerock Golf Club is a classic links course set amid towering dunes and is a more than
Ardglass
Very close to the championship course at Royal County Down Ardglass is a beautiful course where there’s a warm welcome for visitors, with a clubhouse, parts
Malone
Malone’s first golf course was laid out on a former polo field in 1895 but within a year the demand had outstripped the facilities and
Portmarnock Old Links
Portmarnock Golf Club is universally acknowledged as one of the world’s truly great links courses and having played it, you will understand why. Located on
Baltray County Louth
County Louth, also known as Baltray, is a premier links course which has staged the Irish Open, most recently in 2009. Situated on the north
European Club
The links of the European Club has developed into one of Ireland’s finest links golf courses in a relatively short period of time. There is
The Island
The Island Golf Club, to put it quite simply, is one of the finest links golf courses in the world. Just why it is generally
Featured Ireland Golf Tours
Every itinerary is designed around your preferences and can be adapted to suit your travel plans.
Popular Golf Tours include:
Northern Ireland championship links itineraries
South West Ireland Golf Vacations featuring Ballybunion and Lahinch
Dublin and East Coast golf experiences
Multi-region Ireland Golf Tours
Combined Scotland and Ireland golf vacations
Every itinerary can be customised with additional courses, sightseeing, accommodation upgrades and flexible travel arrangements.
Why Book with Golf Vacations UK?
Planning a golf vacation to Ireland is about far more than booking a collection of tee times.
Our experienced specialists work with you to create a journey that flows naturally, balancing golf, travel and accommodation to make the most of every day.
When you book with Golf Vacations UK, you’ll benefit from:
Tailored and bespoke Ireland Golf Vacations
Experienced golf travel specialists
Carefully planned Golf Packages and Golf Tours
Trusted service established since 2000
Flexible itineraries built around your group
Advice based on years of organising golf travel throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom
Whether your priority is playing famous championship venues or discovering hidden gems, we’ll help you create a golf vacation that’s every bit as memorable as the golf itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main golfing season typically runs from April to October, offering excellent conditions for both links and parkland golf.
Yes. Many golfers choose to combine Ireland Golf Vacations with Scotland to experience two of the world’s greatest golfing destinations in one trip.
Absolutely. We regularly arrange bespoke tours for friends, golf societies, corporate events and larger travelling groups.
Yes. Every golf vacation is tailored around your preferred courses, accommodation, travel arrangements and pace, allowing you to build the perfect Irish golfing experience.
Start Planning Your Ireland Golf Vacation
Whether you want to experience the legendary fairways of Royal County Down, play championship golf at Royal Portrush, discover the famous links at Ballybunion, enjoy the spectacular dunes of Ballyliffin, or combine several regions into one unforgettable journey, we’ll create a bespoke itinerary built around you.
Contact Golf Vacations UK today to discuss your Ireland Golf Vacation, request a tailored quotation and start planning your next golfing adventure.
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