Trip Highlights
This seven night, seven round package tours the finest courses in Dublin and Northern Ireland, presenting a blend of classic and modern links layouts. It's available from April to October. The Strand Course at Portstewart is among Northern Ireland's leading layouts. The Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush hosted The Open in 1951, 2019 and is scheduled to again in 2025. Royal County Down, an Old Tom Morris design, is generally considered as one of the top 10 courses in the world, and also as one of the more difficult courses in Ireland and beyond. Jameson Links is a challenging traditional links overlooking the Irish Sea featuring shaggy dunes, deep bunkers and stunning views. The Island Club is a majestic layout featuring towering sand dunes, County Louth is a hidden gem dating back to 1892 that features just 50 bunkers, allowing the gorse and hilly terrain that borders the fairways to serve as its natural defense. Portmarnock Golf Club is the undisputed leading links in Dublin, set on 500 acres of a sandy peninsula facing the Irish Sea and dating back to 1894. Deluxe accommodations are provided at Bushmills Inn, Slieve Donard Resort & Spa and College Green Dublin.
Itinerary
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Day 1
This evening depart the United States.
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Day 2 Portstewart - Strand Course
On arrival at the Dublin Airport you will be met by PerryGolf personnel who will assist you with your luggage and transfer to your transportation.
Your preferred arrival & departure airport options are dependent on your personal preferences. The closest airport to your first hotel/golf course is listed first. Some airports have direct transatlantic flights from US cities while others only offer service with connections through European hub cities. Our air department is available to talk through your air travel options.Today play Portstewart - Strand Course . Possibly, indeed probably, The Strand Course at Portstewart has always been inspired by her renowned neighbors Royal County Down and Royal Portrush to join the ranks of Northern Ireland’s leading layouts. The original course opened in 1908, was largely reinvented by the great Willie Park in the early 1920’s, then updated again in the 1980s. Next after a healthy investment to acquire a range of massive, untouched sand dunes called “Thistly Hollow”, seven outstanding new holes were constructed that make for an opening nine considered one of the best in links golf. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
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Portstewart Golf Club, Northern Ireland by LINKS Magazine
Bushmills Inn - Classic Millhouse Room
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Day 3 Royal Portrush - Dunluce
Golf on Royal Portrush - Dunluce Links . Northern Ireland’s Royal Portrush (Est 1888) is routinely ranked among the World Top 15 and never less than fifth among the great clubs of the UK and Ireland. It is the only club outside of Great Britain to host The Open which it has done twice; in 1951 and 2019. Harry Colt is largely responsible for the current layout which opened in 1932. He chose the high ground on magnificent dunes land the club had acquired for two courses that was full of deep valleys, long ridges and large plateaus. His achievement here is how the holes follow the sand formations and the greens which are some of the most cleverly conceived in golf. Changes were made in advance of The 148th Open that included two new holes, the exceptional 7th and 8th, which turned the old 17th and 18th into a staging ground for the championship.
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Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland by LINKS Magazine
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa - Slieve King/Twin
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Day 4 Royal County Down
Golf today on Royal County Down . Northern Ireland’s Royal County Down is routinely ranked among the World Top 5 and never less than first or second among the great clubs of the UK and Ireland for two reasons: the beauty of the setting and the brilliance of the design. Old Tom Morris authored the first 18 hole course here and gets a healthy share of the credit for this masterpiece but George Coombe and Harry Colt also had a hand in it, as have Donald Steele and Martin & Ebert in recent years. None would dispute however, that the site as it was found with its rugged dunes, natural corridors and hollows, golden gorse and purple heather was destined for greatness. The ninth stands out among many. This 427-yard par 4 begins with a blind tee shot to a fairway found eighty feet down a sidehill plunge where two cross bunkers protect a green saddled between two dunes.
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Royal County Down Golf Club, Northern Ireland by LINKS Magazine
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa - Slieve King/Twin
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Day 5 Jameson Golf Links
Play Jameson Links at Portmarnock Resort . This challenging traditional links course by Bernard Langer and Stan Eby overlooks the Irish Sea from links land just north of illustrious Portmarnock Golf Club. The early holes play leisurely away from the sea before the course comes alive just before the turn as the holes make their way through shaggy dunes back towards the coast. The back nine provides a series of visually stunning links holes loaded with deep bunkers, featuring steep faces giving the course a traditional look while incorporating modern architectural techniques. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
The College Green Hotel Dublin - Classic Room
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Day 6 Portmarnock
Today play at historic Portmarnock . Portmarnock Golf Club is the undisputed leading links in Dublin, found only 10 miles from the airport. It is also recognized as one of the finest in the world regularly listed among the top 50. The Irish Open has played here nearly 20 times along with the Walker Cup, the Irish Amateur Close Championship and the British Amateur Championship. Found on 500 acres of a sandy peninsula facing the Irish Sea, the club opened in 1894 with nine holes before nine more were added two years later forming the championship layout played today. The site is fairly flat without dramatic dunes which produces a predictable golf course where nothing is manmade. This along with consistently true greens has endeared the course to many over the years. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
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Portmarnock Golf Club, Ireland by LINKS Magazine
The College Green Hotel Dublin - Classic Room
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Day 7 The Island
Play at The Island Golf Club . From Bernard Darwin to Darren Clarke, masterful observers and champion golfers alike have enjoyed this fascinating links layout located north of Dublin along the Irish Sea. This is one of the oldest clubs in Ireland founded in 1890. Water surrounds the course on three sides. Massive dunes form virtual amphitheaters around several greens which are some of the best surfaces in the country. The par-4s are the stars here. There are 13 in all, covering all lengths and configurations. The 7th is one of the finest, a slight dogleg left that requires two precise and powerful shots. Its unclear who laid out the original course, but a succession of experts followed: Fred Hawtree, Eddie Hackett, Martin Hawtree and finally Mackenzie & Ebert whose remodel opened in 2019. It is always impressive to us how so many of these clubs never rest on their laurels.
The Island Golf Club, Ireland by LINKS Magazine
The College Green Hotel Dublin - Classic Room
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Day 8 County Louth
Today play Co Louth Golf Club . Found along the Irish Sea 40 minutes from Dublin’s airport, County Louth – or Baltray – is one of Ireland’s hidden gems. It was founded in 1892 but the essence of the layout was opened in 1938 as a Tom Simpson/Molly Gourlay design that has now been stretched to 7,031 yards. Simpson dotted the 190-acre property with only 50 bunkers, allowing the gorse and hilly terrain that borders the fairways to serve as its natural defense. There are no weak holes here and no two are alike. Better still, these greens are routinely among the best in the country. The club has hosted multiple Irish Opens and is a regular among Ireland’s top 10.
County Louth Golf Club, Ireland by LINKS Magazine
The College Green Hotel Dublin - Classic Room
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Day 9
Depart Ireland from Dublin Airport.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Golf Courses
Portstewart - Strand Course, Portstewart
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Royal Portrush - Dunluce, Portrush
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Royal County Down, Ireland
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Jameson Golf Links, Ireland
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Portmarnock, Ireland
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The Island, Ireland
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County Louth, Ireland
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Bushmills Inn, Bushmills
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Bushmills Inn, Bushmills
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Bushmills Inn, Bushmills
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Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, Co Down
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Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, Co Down
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Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, Co Down
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The College Green Hotel Dublin, Dublin 2
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The College Green Hotel Dublin, Dublin 2
More informationGround Transportation
VW Caravelle automatic
SELF DRIVE BASIS - THE FOLLOWING RENTAL VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR COSTING
Hertz: VW Caravelle with automatic transmission or similar, with unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Insurance Theft Protection Insurance, Location Service Charge and tax. (Excess of €5,000 is applicable. Liability can be waived by purchasing SDW at time of rental)
Transportation upgrade options (VIP Coach with Concierge Driver) may be available. Please contact a Golf Travel Expert to discuss your options. This quote is based on a self-drive tour with rental vehicle.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in hotels listed with room category as detailed in the itinerary. All prices based on double occupancy (sharing rooms) unless otherwise noted.
- Breakfast daily.
- Green fees for all rounds as listed in the itinerary.
- Ground transportation throughout as detailed in the itinerary.
- Assistance of PerryGolf's local office at your destination.
- Local taxes.
Important Information
Caddies: If you request caddies on your Reservation form, PerryGolf will make a request for caddies to each club in advance of your visit. PerryGolf enjoys a fine relationship with many golf clubs, and while each Club will do all they can to provide caddies, they cannot be guaranteed. Caddies are not employed by the clubs themselves or by PerryGolf. If you have requested a Caddie on your Reservation Form and the golf club subsequently provides a caddie or bag carrier you are required to make full payment for their services.
Pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions
To help you decide, we've compiled answers to common questions about our Custom Tours. Curious about itineraries, accommodations, or logistics? Our FAQs cover it all. For personalized advice, our Golf Travel Experts are ready to assist.
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How far in advance should I book a trip to ensure best availability?
Our best advice is to decide on your preferred trip and confirm the dates as soon as possible, for everything is a component of availability. If you are traveling during high season, the golf courses can have significant demand and sooner we are able to submit your groups request for tee times and similarly to the hotels, the likelihood of securing your exact, preferred schedule is enhanced.
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What is the optimum size of a group?
Every group has different dynamics but we believe that groups of 8 travelers are more preferred, for two reasons; (1) a group of 8 people remains small enough that everyone can interact with each other easily and (2) in terms of access to golf tee times and hotel arrangements we have found this size of group to be the easiest to accommodate. Of course, we are delighted to assist with groups of 2 to 150 travelers.
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When is the best time to travel?
It varies by destination. High season (for golf) is as follows;
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Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, France & Italy
April – October.
During the summer season you will enjoy the best possible chance of good weather. However Britain does experience changeable, unpredictable weather year round and it is therefore best to anticipate.
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New Zealand & Australia
September – April
Peak season is December - February/March
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Spain, Portugal & South Africa
January - December
South Africa is attractive all year round. Many prefer to visit from October - March. The summer months in the south of Spain and Portugal can be very hot and the condition of the courses deteriorates. Therefore the peak seasons in Spain and Portugal would be April – June & September – November.
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Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, France & Italy
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What forms of payment do you accept?
Checks, MasterCard, VISA or wire transfer/ACH
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Do I need travel insurance?
We strongly suggest and offer an attractive travel protection program. This information is described on the reservations forms.
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When will I receive final travel information?
We ordinarily distribute final travel information 21 days in advance of departure. This includes all hotel contact details for your trip along with other pertinent information.
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Can I ship my golf clubs ahead of me to my destination?
If you would prefer to send your golf clubs, and indeed any luggage in advance to your destination to avoid checked baggage hassles, PerryGolf is pleased to recommend Luggage Forward, the leading provider of doorstep to destination luggage delivery to over 200 countries worldwide. Upon your return, Luggage Forward can have your baggage picked up at your hotel, golf course or cruise port and delivered back home (or can send your clubs back if you are staying on to travel but the golfing portion of your trip is done).
As a client of PerryGolf you are entitled to a 10% discount on any Luggage Forward delivery. For price quotes or to book a delivery, visit www.luggageforward.com/perrygolf. To speak with a Forwarding Specialist, please call 866.416.7447 and remember to reference promo code PERRYGOLF when booking over the phone. Luggage Forward recommends booking at least a couple weeks prior to your trip to ensure you receive all available service options.
Please note: In order to complete an international delivery, you will need to provide travel documents as required by customs.
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Can you assist with dinner suggestions?
PerryGolf provides a dining guide with the information you receive in your Final Travel Documents prior to travel.
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