Golfing in Ireland

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For those who enjoy the sport, golfing can be both a relaxing way to spend the odd afternoon, and an invigorating way to spend an entire vacation. Whether you are travelling to Ireland to try your hand at a little bit of everything, or are perhaps visiting for the express purpose of trying out all the top courses, Ireland will be able to offer you all you could ever ask for in terms of courses.

Ireland is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and challenging courses, many of these ranked among the top in the world. Not only that, but thirty percent of the world’s golf links are actually located in Ireland; what a place to come to have your pick of golfing experience! Particularly attractive to many vacationing golfers are the reasonable green fees; this way, budget need not be a deterrent to enjoying even one or two afternoons on a course near your inn or hotel.

One way of being sure you’ll end up near a good golf course is to simply stick close to the coast. Some of that rugged and beautiful terrain will invariably give way to the well-maintained green of golf links, with the sweeping coastline adding a special element of exoticism to the golfing experience. Alternatively, there are plenty of agencies like the Irish Tourist Board-approved Speciality Ireland, which offers customised golf tours for every taste and every skill level and will arrange everything for you.

If you’re in the North part of the country you may want to stop in at a course like the Royal Portrush, a golf course whose club was founded well over a hundred years ago. If you’re located in the South, Waterville in County Kerry is a choice that’s sure to please, being ranked among the top twenty golf courses in the world. For those in the west, Sligo County boasts beautiful Enniscrone, with courses deigned by Eddie Hackett, and if you’re in the East you can’t miss The European Club, a truly spectacular course that was both designed and built by Pat Ruddy, and is even now under his management. Within Dublin City Center itself, are two stunning courses located on Bull Island.

If none of these appeal, you needn’t worry; Ireland is home to over 300 golf courses! With numbers like that, you’re bound to find at least one to suit. For visitors planning to play golf in Ireland, one of our luxury car rentals are best suited because of the extra space and flexible seating arrangements.