Adare Manor
Western Ireland
Situated within 840 acres of rolling countryside, Adare Golf Course is ranked amongst the best of the golf courses designed by the world-renowned Robert Trent Jones Sr. The front nine is anchored by two man-made lakes, while corridors of majestic trees and the famed River Maigue combine to make the homeward nine the finest on any course you will ever play. This testing golf course, coupled with superb greens, has elevated Adare Golf Club to one of the really great Irish Courses. Adare Manor has played host to many great tournaments including the Irish Open in 2007 & 2008.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: Yes
- Practice Facilities: Driving range, short game area & putting green.
- Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire, no denims or sleeveless shirts.
Dromoland Castle Golf Club
Western Ireland
One of Ireland’s most overlooked courses, the 6,100-yard, par-71 layout is set on the castle’s magnificent grounds and offers a true parkland setting. Water comes into play on many holes including three holes around the lake in front of the hotel.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: Yes
- Practice Facilities: Practice area and putting
- Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire
Lahinch Old
Western Ireland
Originally laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1894 (and redesigned three decades later by Dr. Alister MacKenzie), the Old Course at Lahinch is one of Ireland’s great links courses. A must on any itinerary covering the west coast of Ireland, you will not be disappointed by this wonderful, historic golf course; 2 of Morris’s original holes — the Klondyke (4th) and Dell (5th) — are still in play today. This course is the permanent home of the South of Ireland Open Amateur Championship which was first played in 1895.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: No
- Practice Facilities: Practice area and putting
- Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire
Trump International Golf Links
Western Ireland
Designed by Greg Norman and opened in 2002, this much anticipated course in the town has managed to live up to its hype. Now regarded as one of Ireland’s must-play golf courses, Trump International Golf Links, Ireland won the 2010 IAGTO golf resort of the year. Set in amongst sand dunes, the Atlantic Ocean is visible from 16 of the 18 holes. Trump International Golf Links, Ireland is located in Doonbeg, 30 minutes south of Lahinch on the west coast of Ireland.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: Yes (caddy must drive and medical certificate required)
- Practice Facilities: Driving range, short game area and putting green.
- Dress Code: No denims.