Some of the world’s most beautiful golf courses are waiting to be discovered in Ireland with them boasting a stunning array of lakes and rivers, mountains, cliff tops, forests and seascapes as beautiful settings. In fact, 30% of the world’s links courses are in Ireland, and all of them are accessible to the visiting golfer. Green fees on parkland courses are extremely reasonable at around Euro35-40/£24-27.50stg, making Ireland truly a golfer’s paradise!

No matter how good (or bad) your game, the best aspect about golfing in Ireland has to be the welcome that awaits visiting golfers in the clubhouse – better known as the Irish 19th hole! There’s no better place than an Irish spike bar in which to sit back, relax and have a laugh with the locals.

A list of our Top 5 recommended Golf Courses include:

Portmarnock Hotel And Golf Links

In beautiful settings the Portmarnock Hotel is located just 11 miles from the capital city and in close proximity to the Dublin International Airport. Set in a quiet position, overlooking the sea between the villages of Malahide and Howth, the championship standard golf course designed by Bernhard Langer covers 180 acres of classic terrain. Widely recognised as one of Ireland’s premier golf resorts the links course takes full advantage of its natural settings.
Telephone:+353 (0)18 46 0611
Fax:+353 (0)18 46 2442
Email: res@portmarnock.com
Website: www.portmarnock.com
Address: Strand Road, Portmarnock, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland

The K Club The Palmer Course

Located in Straffan in County Kildare the Palmer Course, Ireland’s first Ryder Cup Venue, is no ordinary golf course. It has been acknowledged as the country’s most challenging inland layout. The Palmer Course is, quite simply, one of Europe’s most spectacular courses. It charms, it entices and invariably bring out the best in your game.
Telephone:+353 (0)16 01 7300
Fax:+353 (0)16 01 7297
Email: resortsales@kclub.ie
Website: www.kclub.ie
Address: The K-Club, Straffan, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland

Royal County Down Golf Course

Located in Newcastle in County Down, Northern Ireland, the Royal County Down is one of the oldest Golf Clubs in Ireland with traditions dating back for more than one hundred years. Royal County Down is not only a fine test of golf but has accompanying scenery that is spellbinding.
Telephone:+44 (0)28 4372 2409
Fax:+44 (0)28 4372 6281
Email: golf@royalcountydown.org
Website: www.royalcountydown.org
Address: Royal County Down Golf Course, 36 Golf Links Road, Newcastle, Down, BT33 0AN

Druids Glen Golf Club

Druids Glen golf course is one of the premier Parkland courses in Ireland. The course hosted the Murphys Irish Open from 1996-1999 and was voted European Golf Resort Of The Year 2005 by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). The classic parkland course features many signature holes and provides golfers with a thrilling golf experience amidst a beautifully manicured landscape. Druids Glen is often referred to as "The Augusta of Europe" with the flora and fauna of the Glen providing a colourful backdrop to the magnificent golf course.
Telephone:+353 (0)12 87 3600
Fax:+353 (0)12 87 3699
Email: info@druidsglen.ie
Website: www.druidsglen.ie
Address: Woodstock House, Newtown Mount Kennedy, Wicklow, South Dublin, Republic Of Ireland

The Royal Dublin Golf Club

Situated in Dublin City and formed in 1885, the Golf Club received its royal designation in 1891. As can be expected The Royal Dublin Golf Club is steeped in the history and tradition of Irish golf. It has been home to many championships, amateur and professional, with the highlights being three memorable Irish Opens staged from 1983 to 1985. The Royal Dublin Golf Course is a traditional links with an excellent view of Dublin Bay. Each hole presents a particular challenge to the keen golfer with the 18th hole being a significant test of nerves.
Telephone:+353 (0)18 33 6346
Fax:+353 (0)18 33 6504
Email: info@theroyaldublingolfclub.com
Website: www.theroyaldublingolfclub.com
Address: North Bull Island Nature Reserve, Dollymount, Dublin, Dublin 3, Republic of Ireland