Overview
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On this 19-day (Self-Drive) escorted tour you will play the greatest courses of Ireland - the famous courses Dublin, of the South West, and the crown jewels of Royal County Down & Royal Portrush. This is the complete golf tour of Ireland.
The tour begins in Newcastle where the tour starts off with a bang at the world class Royal County Down
You then head south to Dublin for sightseeing and golf at the Island and Portmarnock
You then head north Rosapenna and play the fabulous new St Patricks Links (rated no 3 in Ireland).
Then it is off to bushmills for Royal Portrush (host of the 2025 Open Championship), as well as the dramatic Portstewart.
You then head to the South West where you play Ballybunion, Tralee, Old Head, and concluding with Waterville
Along the way you stay in iconic hotels, lodges & inns, and take time out to explore all the 'must see' sights.
If you love great golf you will love Ireland!
Ireland is one of the great golfing destinations anywhere.
The courses are dramatic, beautiful, challenging and great fun!
The people are so engaging and the music in the Irish pubs is something special.
This amazing small group tour takes you 'all over' Ireland and give you the complete Irish golfing experience.
Itinerary
Travelling Golfers meet in Newcaslte on Tuesday 24th July with your tour host Ian.
Day 1 the tour starts in Newcaslte for a 2 night stay
Day 2 we play the famous Royal County Down, rated by Golf Digest as Number One in the world outside the USA.
Day 3 Head south to Dublin for a 2 night stay and golf at the Island that afternoon.
Day 4 is an opportunity to sightsee Dublin
Day 5 play golf at Portmarnock GC. Then head north to Rosapenna Resort for a 3 night stay.
Day 6 the group play Rosapenna's Sandy Links
Day 7 see the group then play Rosapenna's new top 100 course - St Patrick's Links
Day 8 is a golf-free travel day. A great opportunity to see the sights of Ireland (Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-rede bridge, Bushmills Distillery) followed by a 3 nights stay at the cherished Bushmills Inn.
Day 9 the group plays the dramatic Portstewart GC
Day 10 the group plays Royal Portrush Dunluce Course - home of the 2019 & 2025 Open Championship
Day 11 is a travel/sightseeing day and sees the group arrive at Lahinch staying 1 night.
Day 12 you will play the classy Doonbeg. Then head south to Ballybunion for a 1 night stay.
Day 13 you will then play one of the very special links links in the world, The Old Course at Ballybunion. After golf you will head to Kinsale for a 2 nights stay.
Days 14 the group plays the spectacular Old Head.
Day 15 you travel to Killarney for a 4 night stay.
Day 16 we play the picuresque and dramatic Tralee Golf Course.
Day 17 is an opportunity for the group to rest and do some sightseeing in Killarney such as the Ross Castle and Muckross House.
Day 18 a last game of the tour finishes at the quality Waterville Links
Day 19 we travel back up to Dublin for our departure
This is golf travel at its very BEST!
Royal County Down
Package
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The Best of Ireland Package
€10,326 EUR per person
Single Supplement €2,094 EUR
Deposit $2,800 AUD per person
*Prices in AUD are subject to currency fluctuations
What’s included:
18 nights’ accommodation
Daily breakfasts
Green fees for 12 rounds of Golf
Fully hosted tour
Entry to tour competitions including prizes.
What’s not included:
Air fares, both international and internal flights
Cost of transportation (Self-Drive Tour)
Caddies and buggies
Meals (except where detailed in inclusions), drinks and laundry
Sightseeing and excursions, except where detailed in inclusions
Travel Insurance
Slieve Donard, Newcastle
Book
To secure your place on this tour please complete the booking form. On receipt of your booking form we will send you an invoice for the deposit.
The deposit can be paid for by bank transfer or credit card.
Terms and conditions can be found in the booking form.
Click here to access the booking form:
Or pay the $2,800 AUD deposit using the details below
BANK TRANSFER
Account Name: The Travelling Golfer Trust Account
National Australia Bank, 49-51 Main Street Greensborough, 3088 Victoria AUSTRALIA
BSB: 083269 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 13 066 2440
SWIFT CODE: NATAAU 3303M
Doonbeg, Hole 18
What our clients say.
"This is the best golf tour you could ever do. Of course the golf courses are brilliant and the accommodation spot on. But what you can’t beat is the fact the Travelling Golfer wants to make it the best experience ever.” Blair Open Rota 2022
"An absolutely amazing trip and exceptional value for money. I would certainly go on another golfing trip organised by The Travelling Golfer.” Helene Women’s UK Tour 2022
"The Travelling Golfer could not have made this a more perfect experience. They deliver what they promise. I would not consider using any other group to plan any other golfing destination in the world. I look forward to going on many other golf adventures using this group.” Peter Open Rota 2022
"Hard to imagine a better golfing experience". Geoff Open Rota 2022
"This was our third Travelling Golfer trip and each one has exceeded our expectations with planning and implementation". Chris Vietnam 2015 France 2016, Italy 2018
"What a fantastic trip we all had.Great golf, unsurpassed organisation, diverse accommodation, not to mention the camaraderie." Marlene Women’s UK Tour 2022
"The Italy Tour far exceeded every expectation." Bridget Italy 2017
"Perfect combination of golf and sightseeing." Sue, Central Europe 2019
“Thank you for crafting such an interesting golf trip. A great combination of courses and a very special finish at Kauri Cliffs. Your organisation and problem solving are superb.” Helen & Paul North New Zealand 2022