Furlongs and Fairways – Links Golf and Horse Racing
March 17 is, of course, well known as St. Patrick’s Day, and this year it is also Cheltenham Gold Cup Day. Cheltenham – a scenic, bustling borough on the edge of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England – annually becomes a mecca for National Hunt racing fans across the globe. Popular in the U.K., France and […]
Arnold Palmer’s Lasting Legacy
This week will mark the first Arnold Palmer Invitational since Arnold’s passing in September. One of the greatest golfers in history, he was also known for his philanthropy, business acumen and love of flying. A lifelong ambassador for the sport of golf, Arnold truly grew the game through his passion, sportsmanship and competitive spirit. Our […]
Best Par-3s in Ireland
What makes a par-3 memorable? A unique design element? A fascinating backstory? A place in professional golf lore? Or is it just a je ne sais quoi? Ireland has a vast selection of par-3s that meet all the aforementioned requirements and more. Read on to learn about some of the best par-3s on the Emerald […]
Happy 95th Birthday J.B. Carr
Today would have been the 95th birthday of our founder, Joe “J.B.” Carr. Joe was one of Ireland’s greatest golf heroes with over 40 championship victories including four Irish Open Amateur titles and three British Amateur wins. Even with all those trophies, he was perhaps even more famous for his sportsmanship. In 1961, he became […]
It’s a WOW! – ‘The Promised Land for Golfers’
Read Marty Carr’s WOW Air golf interview on why Ireland and Scotland is known as the ‘The Promised Land’ for all discerning links golfers. WOW Air offers cheap flights to Ireland and Scotland from USA and Canada several times a week, all year round.
What is a True Links Course?
But what exactly is a links course? True links courses are few and far between in North America. In fact, less than 1% of all the golf layouts in the world would be defined as “true links,” with just a handful in the U.S. Many of the most famous American golf destinations – including Pebble […]
Waterville Golf Links
County Kerry boasts some of Ireland’s most striking landscapes as rugged seaside cliffs, vast displays of pastoral emerald-green farmland and misty mountains create breathtaking vistas. One of County Kerry’s brightest jewels is Waterville Golf Links, a visual masterpiece set on a 220-acre peninsula alongside the Atlantic. Consistently ranked one of the best courses in Ireland, […]
Carr Golf Announces Prestigious 2017 Tournaments
Popular Events Played on World-Class Links Courses Including Dornoch, Waterville and Lahinch With its years of experience and flawless reputation, Carr Golf’s much anticipated annual events include golf, deluxe nightly accommodations, receptions, breakfasts, tournament photos, shuttle transportation and prize ceremonies, as well as sterling hospitality and guest care throughout courtesy of its exceptional staff. This […]
Dornoch – Famous for golf but there is a lot more to see and do
An hour north of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, the town of Dornoch celebrated 400 years of golf last year. An ideal spot for a Scottish golf vacation, Dornoch is perhaps best known for two things: the birthplace of Donald Ross and its world-class golf course, Royal Dornoch. By playing in the Donald Ross Invitational, […]
St Andrews – A bucket list golf trip
Known as the “Home of Golf” and “Golf’s Mecca,” St Andrews is on many a golfer’s bucket list for good reason. As those with an interest in golf history likely know, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews was founded over 250 years ago in 1754. We have […]
