Destination Guide
Ireland
Wild links courses on dramatic coastlines, pubs with live music, and some of the friendliest people in golf. Ireland is the group trip that bonds a crew for life.
Best time to visit: May — September (warmest, longest days)
Best Courses
Top picks for groups
Ballybunion — Old Course
Bucket listRaw, wild, Atlantic links. Towering dunes, blind shots, and the most natural routing in golf. A top-10 course in the world.
$200–280/round
Lahinch Golf Club
PremiumRight next to the Cliffs of Moher. Classic links with goats that predict the weather. The Dell hole is unforgettable.
$150–220/round
Old Head of Kinsale
Bucket listGolf on a rocky headland 300 feet above the Atlantic. Dramatic, photogenic, and unlike anything else.
$250–350/round
Waterville Golf Links
PremiumRemote Kerry links that Tiger and Payne Stewart loved. Challenging, beautiful, and wonderfully uncrowded.
$150–220/round
Tralee Golf Club
PremiumArnold Palmer design on the Dingle Peninsula. Ocean holes that rival anywhere in the world. Worth the drive.
$130–200/round
Dooks Golf Links
BudgetHidden gem on the Ring of Kerry. Traditional links, affordable, and no pretension. Locals play here.
$60–100/round
Partner Activities
What non-golfers do in Ireland
Cliffs of Moher
700-foot sea cliffs on the Atlantic coast. One of Ireland's most visited sites. Go early to beat the crowds.
$8/person
Ring of Kerry Drive
120-mile scenic loop through mountains, lakes, and coastal villages. Stop at Moll's Gap and Ladies View.
Free (car hire)
Killarney National Park
Lakes, waterfalls, and Muckross House. Rent bikes or take a jaunting car (horse-drawn carriage).
Free–$30/person
Galway City & Pub Crawl
Colourful streets, live traditional music in every pub, and the best seafood chowder in Ireland. The craic is mighty.
$30–60/person
Dingle Peninsula Day Trip
Beehive huts, Slea Head Drive, and Fungie the dolphin. Stop at a pub for live music on the way back.
$40–80/person
Spa Day at Killarney Park Hotel
Five-star spa in the heart of Killarney. Pool, thermal suite, and treatments while the group is on the course.
$100–200/person
Where to Stay
Hotels near the best courses
The Killarney Park Hotel
Five-star in the centre of Killarney. Walking distance to pubs, restaurants, and the national park entrance.
$200–380/night
The Lodge at Doonbeg
Luxury resort on the Clare coast with its own links course. Ideal base for Lahinch and the Cliffs of Moher.
$300–500/night
Randles Hotel — Killarney
Family-run four-star with character. Great restaurant, cosy bar, and central location. Solid group rates.
$130–220/night
Packing Guide
What to bring to Ireland
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