Royal County Down
County DownA formidable links beneath the Mourne Mountains, defined by blind drives, tight lines and world number one ranking.
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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.
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
Why Join Us?
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
A formidable links beneath the Mourne Mountains, defined by blind drives, tight lines and world number one ranking.
Cliff-top links in County Down with compact routing and a historic clubhouse overlooking the Irish Sea
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
What's to come
Our hosted itinerary is designed with tee times, transport, and stays handled end to end.
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
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
Slieve Donard
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
Slieve Donard
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
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
Curran Gate Apartments
Depart for Dublin Airport
Travel in comfort while reflecting on your memorable trip to some of golf's most sought after courses.
Surpassing your expectations
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
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 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
Trip Planning Manager
Alison Duffin
Events Manager
Susan McCann
Chief Operating Officer