Carr Golf Travel Team’s Toughest Ireland Par 5s
Featuring a host of some of the most dramatic (and stunning!) links layouts in the world, the courses of Ireland are both thrilling and challenging. We asked our travel experts to compile a list of the most demanding par 5s that they have had the pleasure (or misfortune) of facing. Which do you think tops the […]
28th World Invitational Father & Son Tournament a “Smashing Success”
Nearly 100 teams from 12 different countries converged on County Kerry’s renowned Waterville Golf Links for the 28th annual “World Invitational Father & Son Tournament.” Countries represented include the U.S., Canada, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Spain, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brazil and South Africa. The home country took home the trophy as David and Hugh […]
Soak In Ireland’s National Sport, While Golfing The East Coast
Ireland is awash in excitement as its sports fans pack grandstands for hurling matches leading up to the annual Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Hurling All-Ireland Championship Finals schedule to take place on labor day weekend. Area pubs are even livelier than usual (if possible!) as fans from across the Emerald Isle have arrive en masse […]
28th World Invitational Father & Son Live Leaderboard
10th World Invitational Father & Daughter Golf Tournament a week to remember
Fathers and their daughters journeyed from around the globe to Southwest Ireland to compete in the 10th annual “World Invitational Father & Daughter Golf Tournament” this week. The prestigious event was hosted at County Kerry’s Waterville Golf Links for the third consecutive year. Once again, it was a resounding success! In addition to playing one […]
Perfect Pairing: 2017 Open Championship Venue, Royal Birkdale
One of the most anticipated tournaments of the year is upon us: The Open Championship. The 146th edition of this prestigious event will be contested at Royal Birkdale on England’s northwest coast. The stout links course has previously hosted the tournament nine times, most recently in 2008. Royal Birkdale was originally tapped to host the […]
The Ultimate Ireland & Scotland Golf Experience
We love combining our clients’ visions with our local expertise to create a dream golf vacation. While every Carr Golf trip is outstanding, some are particularly legendary. Every once in a while, we like to highlight a truly epic itinerary. Keep reading to learn more about a once-in-a-lifetime journey that’s sure to make you envious. […]
Portstewart Golf Club – Home of the 2017 Irish Open
In July, the Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open Hosted by the Rory Foundation will return to Rory McIlroy’s home country, taking place just four miles from Royal Portrush. This will be the third time in the last six years the event will be staged in Northern Ireland after previous outings at Royal Portrush and Royal County […]
Northern Ireland – A world class golf destination
In 2019, The Open will return to Northern Ireland for the first time in nearly 70 years. The 148th rendition of the world’s golf tournament will be contested on glorious Royal Portrush, the only club in Ireland to host the event. Royal Portrush Royal Portrush is an important locale in Irish golf history as it […]
Great Irish Golf Courses – the new and the classics
There’s something exciting about pairing the classics with the new, especially when applied to great golf courses. With a flurry of courses set to open over the next few months, there is no better time for Irish golf vacations combining old world charm with something new and cool. We asked Carr Golf travel expert Mark […]
