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Ireland
Ireland
Play the best golf courses in Ireland, enjoy proper Irish hospitality, and immerse yourself in the island’s deep culture and beautiful landscapes.
A special place for golfers
Bespoke Ireland Golf Trips, Planned by Local Experts
Plan a bespoke Ireland golf trip around the courses and regions that matter most to your group. Carr Golf combines sought-after tee times, hand-picked accommodation, seamless transport and decades of local expertise into your privately planned journey.
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Long-standing relationships with the greatest courses
Exclusive access to legendary courses, all organised by our experienced local team.
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A bespoke approach to every journey
We know Ireland like the back of our hand, and pay attention to even the smallest details of your experience.
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A commitment to exceptional hospitality, and even better craic
You’ll not only enjoy the best of Irish golf, but also real Irish charm. Your group can let loose and have the craic, wherever you choose to travel.
An experience for every group
Explore The Emerald Isle
Ireland is full of possibilities, with several distinct regions offering unique golfing challenges and rare cultural opportunities.
Enjoy world-famous courses and hidden gems in Ireland’s scenic South West, all with a backdrop of gorgeous natural beauty and warm Irish hospitality.
- Waterville Golf Links
- Dooks Golf Club
- Ballybunion Golf Club
- Tralee Golf Club
Play on the legendary courses of Royal Portrush and Royal County Down, with exceptional access provided by our local team.
- Royal County Down Golf Club
- Royal Portrush Golf Club
- Portstewart Golf Club
- Ardglass Golf Club
Combine the culture and excitement of the capital with excursions to some of the best courses the country has to offer.
- Portmarnock Golf Club
- The Island Golf Club
- K Club Palmer North
- Royal Dublin Golf Club
Venture to Ireland’s untouched Atlantic Coast, filled with beautiful golf courses, stunning scenery, and authentic Irish culture.
- Rosapenna Golf Resort
- Rosses Point
- Enniscrone Golf Club
- Narin and Portnoo Links
What you can expect
Sample itineraries to inspire you
Every itinerary is bespoke, with tee times, transport, and stays handled end to end.
South West Ireland
Dublin and East Coast Ireland
Northern Ireland
North 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.
Day
1
The Capital Rolls Out Its Fairways
Arrive in Dublin
Arrive in one of Europe's most vibrant cities, check into the Merrion, and let Georgian Dublin set the perfect tone for six days of exceptional links golf ahead.
The Merrion
Dublin
Day
2
County Louth - The Hidden Gem of the Irish Sea
County Louth Golf Club — Baltray's pristine links
Baltray is a name whispered with reverence among those who know it — pure links experience away from every crowd.
County Louth Golf Club (Baltray)
County Louth
The Merrion
Dublin
Day
3
Royal County Down - Where the Mournes Meet the Sea
Royal County Down — rated among the world's finest
No list of the world's greatest courses is complete without Royal County Down. Today, you play it.
The Merrion
Dublin
Royal County Down
County Down
Day
4
The Island That Time Forgot to Tame
The Island Golf Club — Dublin's wild coastal gem
Accessible only by ferry for much of its history, The Island remains wonderfully raw and hauntingly beautiful.
The Island Golf Club
County Dublin
12 September, 2026
The Merrion
Dublin
Day
5
Brittas Bay - Wicklow's Windswept Links Shore
Brittas Bay Club — links golf on the Wicklow coast
Brittas Bay stretches along Wicklow's coastline — a rugged, open links where the wind decides your score and your mood.
Brittas Bay
County Wicklow
The Merrion
Dublin
Day
6
Portmarnock - The Cathedral of Irish Links Golf
Portmarnock Golf Club — host of countless Irish Opens
Portmarnock has staged the Irish Open more times than any other course — a fitting, unforgettable finale to the east coast.
Portmarnock Golf Club
County Dublin
The Merrion
Dublin
Day
1
Portrush - Ireland's Open Championship Venue
Royal Portrush Dunluce — three time host of The Open
Host of the The Open in 1951, 2019 and 2025. Today, the Dunluce Course is completely yours.
Royal Portrush
County Antrim
Dunluce Lodge
Antrim
Day
2
Portstewart's Opening Dunes Are Unforgettable
Portstewart Golf Club — strand course, Antrim coast
The opening hole at Portstewart plunges into spectacular duneland. The rest of the round rises to match it.
Portstewart Strand Course
County Derry
Dunluce Lodge
Antrim
Day
3
Ardglass - A Clubhouse Older Than the Game Itself
Ardglass Golf Club — golf beside a medieval castle
Perched above the Irish Sea, Ardglass plays around a medieval castle — one of golf's most extraordinary settings.
Ardglass Golf Course
County Down
Slieve Donard
County Down
Day
4
Royal County Down - The Greatest Course in the World. Full Stop.
Royal County Down — consistently ranked the world's best
With the Mountains of Mourne at your back and Dundrum Bay ahead, Royal County Down is golf as nature always intended it.
Royal County Down
County Down
Slieve Donard
County Down
Day
1
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
County Donegal
Day
2
Rosapenna - 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
County Donegal
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort
County Donegal
Day
3
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
County Donegal
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort
County Donegal
Day
4
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
County Donegal
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort
County Donegal
Day
5
Cruit Island - 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
County Donegal
Mill Park Hotel
Donegal
Day
6
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
County Donegal
Mill Park Hotel
Donegal
Day
7
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
County Donegal
Mill Park Hotel
Donegal
Day
8
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.
Surpassing your expectations
A Legacy of great experiences
Carr Golf does go above and beyond to make sure you’re happy with your overall experience. Our itinerary in particular was quite tricky with travel but Jon Kelly did a fantastic job. Many thanks to Darren and Noel as well!
Mike Pariseau
Ireland 2026
Northern Ireland
Very easy - everything was taken care of for us from start to finish.
Foss Group
Southwest Ireland 2026
Southwest Ireland
The entire Carr Golf team was fantastic. Always made me feel like I was their most important client, and the accommodations and itinerary they put together were perfect. Would highly recommend Carr Golf to anyone.
Walsh Group
Southwest Ireland 2026
Southwest Ireland
Susan was amazing for the trip planning and organization of things. She communicated effectively and responsive if myself, or others in group had questions. Also a huge shoutout to Fitzy our driver. His company throughout the week was truly amazing.
Bulger Group
Ireland and Open Championship 2025
Expert Planning
I would recommend to anybody interested in a golf trip to Ireland. Carr Golf is incredible!!!
Jamin Group
Ireland 2025
The whole trip was a 10 out of 10! Every detail was attended to and worked out perfectly!
Standish Group
Ireland 2025
Expert Planning
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.
Local Knowledge
Discover the best hidden gems and live like a real local, all thanks to our experienced regional teams.
Exceptional Golf
We’ll make sure that your group plays on the best courses, at the best times, and in the right order.
Personalised Plans
By planning every element, we’ll ensure your journey is seamless, effortless, and deeply memorable.
Your Ireland questions answered
Frequently asked questions
Ireland brings together historic links golf, championship venues, coastal scenery and warm hospitality in a way few destinations can match. A well-planned itinerary can combine famous courses, characterful accommodation, local food, traditional music, cultural touring and time on the island’s great coastal routes. For many golfers, the appeal is not only the courses themselves, but the way each round feels rooted in its place.
The strongest region depends on the shape of your trip. South West Ireland is a classic choice for first-time links travellers. Northern Ireland suits golfers drawn to Royal Portrush, Royal County Down and the Causeway Coast. Dublin and the East Coast work well for shorter, refined itineraries with city culture. The North West is especially rewarding for repeat visitors seeking a deeper, more remote links experience.
A well-paced Ireland golf trip usually works best when it is built around one or two regions. Around seven days can suit a focused regional itinerary, while 10 days gives more room to combine areas such as Dublin and the South West, or Dublin and Northern Ireland. Longer trips can be broader, but the best itineraries leave enough time for transfers, caddies, hospitality and days away from the course.
Ireland offers a remarkable choice of courses, from Ballybunion, Lahinch, Waterville, Tralee and Old Head in the South West to Portmarnock, The Island and Royal Dublin on the East Coast, and Royal Portrush and Royal County Down in Northern Ireland. The right selection depends on your dates, preferred region, group profile, travel pace and course availability. Carr Golf’s planners can help shape the strongest route around your priorities.
Spring through autumn is the main season for premium golf travel in Ireland. Early summer brings long daylight hours and a wonderful rhythm for golf, sightseeing and relaxed evenings. Peak summer is popular and should be planned well in advance. Spring and autumn can also be excellent for golfers who enjoy a little more space and are comfortable with Ireland’s naturally changeable weather.
It is wise to start planning as early as possible, especially if your group hopes to play sought-after courses or travel in peak season. Tee-time access, caddies, preferred hotels and private transport can all become more limited as travel dates approach. A conversation with Carr Golf’s team early in the process gives you the best chance of building a balanced itinerary around your preferred courses, pace and accommodation style.
Links golf in Ireland is shaped by dunes, firm turf, coastal air and changing wind. It is strategic rather than predictable, and many of the most memorable rounds reward imagination, patience and local knowledge. Walking is common at traditional links courses, and the weather can change during the round. That is part of the character of golf in Ireland, and part of what makes each day feel distinct.
Caddies are an important part of the Irish golf experience at many traditional links courses. Some clubs may require them, while others strongly recommend them or offer them subject to availability. A good caddie can help with lines, club selection, pace and local insight. Requirements vary by course and season, so Carr Golf can advise what is needed and request caddies as part of your itinerary planning.
Yes. Carr Golf designs each Ireland journey around your group, with tee times, transport and accommodation handled end to end. That may include private transfers, driver-guides, carefully selected hotels, resort stays, manor houses or city properties, depending on the tone of your trip. The aim is to make the journey feel seamless, so your group can focus on the golf, the company and the experience around each round.
Yes. Ireland is very well suited to groups where not everyone plays every day. Scenic drives, castles, whiskey experiences, coastal walks, city stays, traditional music, food and heritage sites can all be built into the wider journey. The key is to design the pace properly, so golfers enjoy the courses while partners, families or friends still have a rich and considered Irish travel experience.
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.
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
Events Manager
Sean Benville
Trip Planning Manager
Susan McCann
Chief Operating Officer