Southwest Ireland

Southwest Ireland is one of the great golf regions of the world, boasting several top ranked courses alongside authentic cultural experiences. As an Official Tour Operator of the 2027 Ryder Cup, Carr Golf will also be offering exclusive access to the tournament in Adare Manor.

  • Adare Manor
  • Dooks Golf Links
  • Lahinch Golf Club
  • Tralee Golf Links
  • Ballybunion Golf Club
  • Doonbeg Golf Links
  • Old Head Golf Links
  • Waterville Golf Club

A coastline made for golf

Tailor-Made Southwest Ireland Golf Trips

Plan a tailor-made Southwest Ireland golf trip around the courses and experiences that matter most to your group. Carr Golf combines sought-after tee times, luxury accommodation, seamless transport and local expertise into one privately planned journey.

  • Unmatched access to exceptional courses

    You’ll enjoy playing on the very best courses the South West has to offer, thanks to our deep relationships with regional venues.

  • Warm hospitality in historic venues

    Stay in luxurious accommodation wherever you venture to, all handled by our local team and our trusted hotel partners.

  • A genuine taste of Irish culture

    Relax in the evening in local restaurants and pubs, and have the craic with friends and locals alike.

What you can expect

A Glimpse at your Southwest Ireland Journey

From legendary courses to incredible evenings off the course, here is what your group can expect from a South West Ireland journey.

  • Play world renowned links golf

    Hit the greens in Waterville, Ballybunion, Old Head, and many more spectacular courses.

  • Stay in Ireland’s most luxurious hotels

    Choose from elegant town centre properties, coastal resorts, and luxury country escapes, all selected to suit your itinerary.

  • Have the craic with your group

    After a long round on the course, enjoy a few more in the clubhouse or any one of our carefully chosen local pubs.

  • Travel in style throughout the region

    Relax in our chauffeur-driven transport, cruise through the Ring of Kerry in a luxurious rental, or take to the skies in one of our piloted helicopters.

  • Discover more than golf

    From scenic drives and coastal walks to castles, whiskey, and traditional music, this region offers plenty beyond the fairways.

  • Enjoy a journey built around your group

    Every itinerary is tailored to your pace, priorities, accommodation, and desired off course experiences.

Ireland's Southwest Links

Explore the Best Golf Courses in Southwest Ireland

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    The Golf Course at Adare Manor

    County Limerick

    Tom Fazio’s parkland at Adare Manor is a 7,509-yard championship test set to stage the Ryder Cup in 2027.

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    Ballybunion Old Course

    County Kerry

    A historic Kerry links, Ballybunion’s Old Course winds through a vast dune system and remains one of golf’s most highly regarded championship tests.

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    Dooks Golf Links

    County Kerry

    Golf has been played at Dooks since 1889, a natural links along Dingle Bay where the land and sea still shape every round.

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    Lahinch Old Course

    County Clare

    A storied Clare links where Old Tom Morris, grazing goats and blind shots give the round its unmistakable character.

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    Old Head Golf Links

    County Cork

    A headland links extending two miles into the Atlantic, where nearly every hole plays along exposed cliff edges.

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    Tralee Golf Club

    County Kerry

    Arnold Palmer’s first European course, Tralee is a Golf Digest-ranked Kerry links shaped by dunes, cliffs and unbroken Atlantic exposure.

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    Trump - Doonbeg

    County Clare

    Coastal links at Doonbeg shaped by Norman and refined by Hawtree along Doughmore Bay.

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    Waterville Golf Links

    County Kerry

    A remote Kerry links between sea and lake, combining championship scale with a distinctive dual-water setting.

Accommodation

Luxurious Hospitality

Our trusted accommodation partners provide the very best hospitality after a long day out on the course.

A coastline made for golf

A 7-Day Southwest Ireland Golf Itinerary

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

South West Ireland

Day 1
Ballybunion - Where the Atlantic First Speaks to You

Ballybunion Old Course — Kerry's clifftop legend

The wild southwest announces itself with one of golf's great links tests, set on clifftops above crashing Kerry surf.

Ballybunion Old Course

County Kerry

The Killarney Park

County Kerry
Day 2
Waterville - At the Edge of the Known World

Waterville Golf Links — Ring of Kerry's jewel

Waterville sits in breathtaking solitude on the Ring of Kerry — a course both Tom Watson and Claude Harmon have adored.

Waterville Golf Links

County Kerry

The Killarney Park

County Kerry
Day 3
Tralee - Arnold Palmer's Irish Masterpiece Awaits

Tralee Golf Links — Palmer's dramatic peninsula course

Designed by Arnold Palmer on a wild Atlantic peninsula, Tralee plays as dramatically as any links in Ireland — or the world.

Tralee Golf Club

County Kerry

The Killarney Park

County Kerry
Day 4
Old Head - Golf at the Very Edge of the World

Old Head Golf Links — 300 feet above the Atlantic

Perched on a 300-foot sea stack, Old Head is unlike anywhere else on earth — a round you will never, ever forget.

Old Head Golf Links

County Cork

The Killarney Park

County Kerry
Day 5
Doonbeg - The Dunes That Greg Norman Found

Doonbeg Golf Links — Clare's dune links

Set within a natural amphitheatre of towering dunes on the Clare coast, Doonbeg is drama at its most elemental.

Trump - Doonbeg

County Clare

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg

County Clare
Day 6
Lahinch - The Soul of Irish Golf Lives Here

Lahinch Golf Club — Ireland's spiritual home of golf

Lahinch has been shaping golfers and memories since 1893 — wind-swept, beloved, and utterly irreplaceable in golf's story.

Lahinch Old Course

County Clare

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg

County Clare
Day 7
Farewell to the Wild Atlantic Way

Until the next time

Your adventure draws to a close, but the memories of those clifftop links will travel home with you.

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 Carr Golf
Sean Benville - Carr Golf
Susan McCann - Carr Golf

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 Carr Golf

Alison Duffin

Events Manager

Sean Benville - Carr Golf

Sean Benville

Trip Planning Manager

Susan McCann - Carr Golf

Susan McCann

Chief Operating Officer