Ireland

Northern Ireland 2026 Escorted Trip

A rare opportunity to experience Northern Ireland's world-class links golf without needing to assemble your own group. Carr Golf’s October 2026 escorted trip is limited to just 16, but open to solo golfers, golfing couples and small groups.

Royal County Down
Ardglass Golf Club
Royal Portrush

Why Choose this Trip?

Open to golfing individuals, couples, and groups, this is an opportunity to experience Northern Ireland alongside fellow golfers, with the reassurance of Carr Golf support from arrival to departure.

The region is home to some of the game's most revered links courses and this escorted journey brings together three of the finest: Royal County Down, Ardglass, and Royal Portrush for a maximum of 16 golfers.

Escorted Trip 2026

Escorted Trip 2026

Northern Ireland September 30 - October 5 2026
Duration: 5 Nights
Limited Spaces: 16 Golfers

Why Join Us?

Experience Links Golf at its Finest

Limited to 16 golfers, this trip is open to individuals, couples, and groups. It may also be the final opportunity to join a Carr Golf-hosted Ireland journey in 2026, including confirmed golf at Royal County Down and Royal Portrush.

  • Three Exceptional Links Courses

    Including the world's #1 and #5 ranked courses by Golf Digest Top 100.

  • 5 Nights' Accommodation

    Enjoy Ireland's famed hospitality at our luxury accommodation.

  • Small-Group Experience

    Limited to just 16 golfers, creating a relaxed and sociable atmosphere both on and off the course.

  • Seamless Travel

    Accommodation, transport, golf, and hosted dinners are arranged for you

Ireland's Finest

Play three of Ireland's most impressive courses

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    Royal County Down

    County Down

    A formidable links beneath the Mourne Mountains, defined by blind drives, tight lines and world number one ranking.

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    Ardglass Golf Course

    County Down

    Cliff-top links in County Down with compact routing and a historic clubhouse overlooking the Irish Sea

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    Royal Portrush

    County Antrim

    Royal Portrush’s Dunluce Links is a Harry Colt championship course on the Causeway Coast and the Open venue in Northern Ireland.

Conveniently Located Luxury

Relax and unwind in style each evening

What's to come

Get inspired by your itinerary

Our hosted itinerary is designed with tee times, transport, and stays handled end to end.

Northern Ireland Hosted Trip

Day 1
Wed 30 September - Your journey begins

Arrive at Dublin before transferring to your hotel

Ground transport will be provided for the journey to Newcastle, where you will check in at Slieve Donard Hotel.

Slieve Donard

County Down
Day 2
Thurs 1 October - The Greatest Course on Earth

Royal County Down Championship Course.

Set beneath the Mourne Mountains, Royal County Down is one of golf's most celebrated links courses. Its natural dunes, demand strategy, and have earned worldwide recognition.

Royal County Down

County Down

Slieve Donard

County Down
Day 3
Fri 2 October - A stunning and historical setting

Ardglass Golf Club

Perched along the County Down coastline, Ardglass Golf Club offers dramatic sea views and a memorable links experience from first tee to final green.

Ardglass Golf Course

County Down

Slieve Donard

County Down
Day 4
Titanic Signature Building, Belfast
Sat 3 October - Rest Day with optional tour

Enjoy a day of leisure between rounds

From the Titanic Museum to the famed Black cab tours, take the chance to explore Belfast's rich history

Curran Gate Apartments

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Day 5
Sun 4 October - The Open Championship venue

Royal Portrush Dunluce — three time host of The Open

Host venue of The Open Championship and one of the great tests in world golf, Royal Portrush provides a fitting conclusion to the journey.

Royal Portrush

County Antrim

Curran Gate Apartments

Northern Ireland
Day 6
Mon 5 October - Your trip draws to a close

Depart for Dublin Airport

Travel in comfort while reflecting on your memorable trip to some of golf's most sought after courses.

What to expect

Surpassing your expectations

A Legacy of great experiences

Frequently asked questions

Accommodation, breakfast on each morning, 3x rounds of world class golf, transfers, 2x hosted dinners, 1 optional excursion

Flights, travel insurance, additional meals and beverages.

With 16 available places this trip is open to all types of travelling golfers including groups, couples and individuals.

Yes, golfers will be collected from Dublin airport and transferred between courses and accommodation.

No, this is a set itinerary. However, if you wish to play additional rounds before or after the trip our team would be delighted to help plan this.

Yes. Golf at Royal County Down, Ardglass, and Royal Portrush is confirmed.

No. This is a scheduled Carr Golf-hosted departure. Individual golfers, golfing couples and small parties can book places and join a group of like-minded golfers.

Plan with our team

Sean Benville - Carr Golf
Alison Duffin Carr Golf
Susan McCann - Carr Golf

Join Us in Northern Ireland

Join Carr Golf in Northern Ireland for a hosted small-group journey, shaped by expert planning, local knowledge, and confirmed golf at Royal County Down and Royal Portrush.

Plan with our team

Join Us in Northern Ireland

Join Carr Golf in Northern Ireland for a hosted small-group journey, shaped by expert planning, local knowledge, and confirmed golf at Royal County Down and Royal Portrush.

Sean Benville - Carr Golf

Sean Benville

Trip Planning Manager

Alison Duffin Carr Golf

Alison Duffin

Events Manager

Susan McCann - Carr Golf

Susan McCann

Chief Operating Officer