Overview
On this 16-day escorted tour you will play the greatest courses in Ireland - the famous courses near Dublin, the gems 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 Belfast, Northern Ireland before heading off to the Golf Links Hotel in Portrush. Golf starts with a warm up round at Castlerock, with an option to play the delightful 9-hole Bann Course. It heats up quickly, with a round at *Royal Portrush (host of the 2025 Open Championship) and the dramatic Portstewart GC, famous for its huge dunes. You then head south to *Royal County Down (which has been rated Number 1 in the world by Golf Digest) and stay at the iconic Slieve Donard Hotel for 2-nights.
You then head south to Dublin for golf at The Island GC, a private members club, and Portmarnock Hotel & Golf links.
You then head to the brilliant South West of Ireland where you play Ballybunion Old, Tralee, Lahinch, Doonbeg and 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.
The courses you will play are
*Royal County Down, *Royal Portrush, Castlerock, The Island, Portmarnock Links, Portstewart, Doonbeg, Ballybunion Old, Tralee, Waterville and Lahinch. Option to play the Cashen Course at Ballybunion and the 9-hole Bann Course at Castlerock.
*Please note: only 8 tee times are available at Royal Portrush Dunluce Course and Royal County Down Championship Links on this tour. We will advise you which courses you are playing before you pay the deposit. If you miss out on thses courses, you are likely you to play Royal Portrush Valley Course and Royal County Down Annersley Course instead. You might also be able to play Ardglass GC if there is sufficient interest.
Robert and Lisa led our 2024 Vietnam and 2025 Mauritius Tours with great success and are looking forward to leading the Ireland tour in 2026. Rob is a very keen golfer from Warrnambool GC in Victoria who has a lot of experience looking after groups, and Lisa is relatively new to the game but is very keen and improving quickly. They both take great pride in looking after all members of the travelliing group.
"Organisational expertise with tour leaders making it a seamless experience and extremely enjoyable every time. Rob & Lisa Urquhart were exemplary in hosting this tour". Ian, Mauritius 2025
"What a fabulous tour and two of the friendliest tour leaders you'll find. To Rob & Lisa, thanks for a wonderful two weeks." Steve & Lyn, Vietnam 2024.
"The Travelling Golfer's attention to detail for the perfect golf trip goes beyond expectations. Was a great trip and well managed by Rob and the team namely Lisa!
Looking forward to next year's trip with you guys." Marcus, Mauritius 2025
Itinerary
The Travelling Golfers meet in Belfast in Northern Ireland on 13th June, for a welcome dinner with their tour leader.
Day 1 The tour starts in Belfast for a 1-night stay. Welcome dinner.
Day 2 Visit the Titanic Exhibition, then travel north via the famous Giants Causeway Coast. Check into Golf Links Hotel, Portrush for 3-nights.
Day 3 Play Castlerock, with an option to play the 9-hole Bann Course in the afternoon.
Day 4 Play Royal Portrush Dunluce Links, the 2025 Open Championship Course. (Please note: Tee times at Royal Portrush are only available to the first 8 people who book. Otherwise you will play the Royal Portrush Valley Course, which has received excellent review since its renovation)
Day 5 Check out. Play golf at Portstewart GC. After golf, head south to Royal County Down for a 2-night stay at the majestic Slieve Donard Hotel.
Day 6 Play the famous Royal County Down, rated by Golf Digest as Number One in the world outside the USA. (Please note: Tee times for Royal County Down are only available to the first 8 people who book. Otherwise you can play Annesley Links Royal County Down or if you prefer, Ardglass GC.
Day 7 Check out. Travel south towards Dublin. In the late afternoon, play The Island GC. Check into Portmarnock Links Hotel for 2-nights.
Day 8 Golf at The Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links.
Day 9 Check out. Travel to Killarney and check in for 3-nights at the Killarney Plaza Hotel. Explore Killarney.
Day 10 Drive the Ring of Kerry and play Waterville.
Day 11 Play beautiful Tralee GC.
Day 12 Check out. Travel to Ballybunion, play the Cashen Course at Ballybunion, or hit the driving range. Check into Ballybunion for 2-nights.
Day 13 Play The Old Course at Ballybunion, one of the most special links in the world.
Days 14 Check out. Visit the Cliffs of Moher in the morning. Play Lahinch late afternoon. Check into Doonbeg for 2-nights.
Day 15 Play Doonbeg. Final dinner at Doonbeg.
Day 16 Check out. Travel to Dublin aiport for onward travels.
This is golf travel at its very BEST!
Royal County Down
Package
Best of Ireland Package Price
€11,822 Euros per person, twin share
Single supplement €1,396 Euros
Deposit $4,200 AUD per person
Important Notes:
The price will be converted to AUD when the final invoice is issued (65 days before departure) and is subject to currency fluctuations.
The deposit is non-refundable so please ensure you have adequate Travel Insurance in place before making any payments. We can assist you in obtaining the correct insurance at a competitive price. Contact .
What’s included
15 nights’ accommodation: 1-night Belfast Hotel, 3-nights Golf Links Hotel, 2-nights Slieve Donard Newcastle, 2 nights Portmarnock Links Hotel, 2 nights Teach de Broch Ballybunion, 3 nights Killarney Plaza, 2-nights Doonbeg.
Daily breakfasts
Transport by luxury private coach
Green fees for 11 rounds of golf: Castlerock, Royal Portrush, Portstewart, Royal County Down, The Island, Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links, Lahinch, Doonbeg, Ballybunion Old, Tralee and Waterville. Option to play Cashen Course Ballybunion and The Bann at Castlerock.
Fully hosted tour
Entry to tour competitions including prizes.
Entry to Titanic Belfast, The Giants Causeway, and Cliffs of Moher.
Welcome dinner Belfast.
Farewell presentation dinner at Doonbeg.
What’s not included
Air fares, both international and internal flights
Caddies and buggies
Meals (except where detailed in inclusions), drinks and laundry
Travel Insurance
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Slieve Donard, Newcastle
Book
To secure your place on this tour please complete the on-line 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. All deposits paid are non-refundable so ensure you have Travel Insurance in place before making any payments. With 65 days of tour commencement the balance is payable and non-refundable.
Full terms and conditions can be found on the booking form or by clicking here.
Or pay the $4,200 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
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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