Northwest Ireland

North West Ireland is one of the game’s great hidden corners, where extraordinary links golf meets raw Atlantic scenery and a deeply authentic sense of place. For groups looking to step beyond the obvious and experience Ireland at its most unspoilt, this is a journey defined by discovery, character, and a sense of adventure.

Rosapenna – Old Tom Morris
Rosapenna – Sandy Hills
Rosapenna – St. Patricks Links
Cruit Island
Nairn & Portnoo
Donegal Golf Club

Ireland off the beaten path

Bespoke Golf Journeys in North West Ireland

There is something uniquely rewarding about golf in North West Ireland. The courses are exceptional, the landscapes feel wilder, and the entire experience is more adventurous. Our local team will combine remarkable golf with seamless logistics, carefully chosen stays, and local experiences that feel genuinely personal.

Remarkable links, without the crowds

Play a collection of spectacular coastal courses, combining world class golf with a greater sense of space, calm, and discovery.

Wild scenery and authentic character

Expect sweeping beaches, rugged dunes, lively culture, and a region where the landscape is as memorable as the golf itself.

A more personal Irish experience

With its welcoming local hospitality and friendly atmosphere, North West Ireland offers a deeper, more grounded connection to the country.

Untouched Atlantic golf

The North West Ireland Experience

Wild coastal landscapes, remarkable links golf, and a more authentic side of Ireland come together in one incredible journey.

Play some of Ireland’s most captivating links

Take on standout courses such as Rosapenna, Ballyliffin, Enniscrone, Narin & Portnoo, County Sligo, and Donegal Golf Club.

Stay in comfort in remarkable surroundings

Relax in characterful coastal resorts and stylish regional hotels, carefully selected for comfort, service, and location.

Travel through the region with ease

We’ll arrange seamless transport throughout your journey, so every transfer between courses, hotels, and local experiences feels effortless.

Enjoy a wilder, more authentic side of Ireland

North West Ireland offers a slower pace, genuine local warmth, and the kind of atmosphere that makes a golf trip feel more personal.

See the Wild Atlantic at its most dramatic

Beyond the golf, the region reveals sweeping coastline, vast beaches, striking dunes, and scenery that stays with you long after the trip ends.

Follow an itinerary crafted around your group

Every Carr Golf journey is tailored to your group’s playing priorities, accommodation needs, and the off course experiences that matter most.

Remarkable links golf

Play across Ireland’s most captivating links

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Old Tom Morris Links

County Donegal

One of Ireland’s earliest links, the Old Tom Morris Links at Rosapenna dates to 1893 and carries the stamp of one of golf’s founding architects.

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Sandy Hills Links

County Donegal

A modern Donegal links at Rosapenna, shaped through immense dunes and offering a physical, full-scale test of links golf.

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St. Patrick's Links

County Donegal

A modern Donegal links at Rosapenna, where Tom Doak uses width, scale and natural dune movement above Sheephaven Bay.

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Cruit Island Golf Club

County Donegal

A compact nine-hole course set on its own Donegal island, where holes cling tightly to the Atlantic edge.

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Narin & Portnoo Links

County Donegal

A quietly compelling Donegal links where a 1905 layout has been carefully reimagined for modern play.

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Donegal Golf Club

County Donegal

The spacious Murvagh links is set on a peninsula in Donegal Bay, where Hackett’s routing brings the sea into view throughout.

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Glashedy Links

County Donegal

A championship Donegal links at Ballyliffin, shaped through vast dunes and known for hosting the 2018 Irish Open.

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Ballyliffin Old Links

County Donegal

A classic Eddie Hackett design, the Old Links at Ballyliffin offers rolling fairways, coastal exposure and a strong championship pedigree.

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Enniscrone Golf Club

County Sligo

A powerful Sligo links shaped by vast dunes and a distinctive par 73 layout along Ireland’s north-west coast

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Carne Golf Links

County Mayo

Carne is an Eddie Hackett links on the Mullet Peninsula, where huge natural dunes and a remote Atlantic setting define the round.

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Rosses Point (Colt Championship)

County Sligo

A storied Sligo links where Harry Colt’s hand and a long championship pedigree still define the round.

Authentic Irish Hostpiality

Relax in characterful coastal resorts

stylish regional hotels, carefully selected for comfort, service, and location.

The Wild Atlantic at its most dramatic

Sample itineraries to inspire you

Every itinerary is designed privately, with tee times, transport, and stays handled end to end.

North West Ireland

Day 1
Where Donegal Meets the Edge of Europe
Where Donegal Meets the Edge of Europe

Arrive at Rosapenna Golf Resort

Arrive in one of Ireland's most beautifully remote corners — the Atlantic already calling you toward the very first tee.

Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Donegal
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Day 2
Walking in Old Tom's Footsteps
Walking in Old Tom's Footsteps

Rosapenna — Old Tom Morris Links

Laid out in 1893 by the father of golf course design, Rosapenna's Old Tom Morris links is living, breathing golf history.

Old Tom Morris Links

Old Tom Morris Links

County Donegal 12 September, 2026
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Donegal
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Day 3
Sandy Hills — Pat Ruddy's Atlantic Masterwork
Sandy Hills — Pat Ruddy's Atlantic Masterwork

Rosapenna — Sandy Hills Links

Towering dunes, sweeping sea views, and demanding golf: Sandy Hills is as compelling a links as any in Ireland.

Sandy Hills Links

Sandy Hills Links

County Donegal 12 September, 2026
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Donegal
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Day 4
St. Patrick's — A New Legend in the Making
St. Patrick's — A New Legend in the Making

Rosapenna — St. Patrick's Links

St. Patrick's Links, the newest addition to Rosapenna's collection, opened to immediate and richly deserved acclaim.

St. Patrick's Links

St. Patrick's Links

County Donegal 12 September, 2026
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Donegal
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Day 5
Ireland's Most Exhilarating Nine Holes
Ireland's Most Exhilarating Nine Holes

Cruit Island Golf Club — nine holes, Atlantic drama

Cruit Island's nine-hole gem sits on a rocky Atlantic outcrop — thrilling, remote, and utterly unlike anywhere else.

Cruit Island Golf Club

Cruit Island Golf Club

County Donegal
Mill Park Hotel

Mill Park Hotel

Donegal 12 August, 2026
Day 6
Portnoo's Perfect Links by the Sea
Portnoo's Perfect Links by the Sea

Narin & Portnoo Golf Club — Donegal's tidal bay links

Narin & Portnoo curves around a tidal bay in Donegal — a hidden gem that rewards those who make the journey.

Narin & Portnoo Links

Narin & Portnoo Links

County Donegal 12 September, 2026
Mill Park Hotel

Mill Park Hotel

Donegal 12 August, 2026
Day 7
Donegal's Championship Links Finale
Donegal's Championship Links Finale

Donegal Golf Club — Murvagh Peninsula links

Donegal Golf Club at Murvagh stretches along a wild peninsula — a magnificent farewell to the northwest's untamed coast.

Donegal Golf Club

Donegal Golf Club

County Donegal
Mill Park Hotel

Mill Park Hotel

Donegal 12 August, 2026
Day 8
The Northwest Lingers as You Leave
The Northwest Lingers as You Leave

Until next time...

Some destinations stay with you long after departure. Donegal's wild coastline and world-class links is one of them.

The Carr Golf Approach

A unique approach for unmatched quality

Special golfing experiences require a special attitude. From our foundation to the present, we’ve been obsessed with the details that make a real difference to your journey.

Surpassing your expectations

A Legacy of great experiences

Plan with our team

Alison Duffin
Sean Benville
Susan McCann

Designed specifically for you.

From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.

Plan with our team

Designed specifically for you.

From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.

Alison Duffin

Alison Duffin

Events Manager

Sean Benville

Sean Benville

Trip Planning Manager

Susan McCann

Susan McCann

Chief Operating Officer