Trip Highlights
- Lahinch - Old, ranked among the World's Top 100 Courses
- Doonbeg, ranked among the best in Ireland
- St Patrick's Links at Rosapenna, designed by Tom Doak and ranked among the World's Top 100 Courses
- Narin & Portnoo Links, refurbished by Gil Hanse and among the best in Ireland
- Portstewart - Strand, ranked among the World's Top 100 Courses
- Royal Portrush, host of The 153rd Open in 2025 and ranked among the World's Top 100 Courses
- Royal County Down, ranked among the World's Top 100 Courses
- Trump International Doonbeg, 5-star lodging
- Lough Eske Castle, 5-star lodging
- Bushmills Inn, 4-star lodging
- Slieve Donard Hotel & Spa, 4-star lodging
Itinerary
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Day 1
This evening depart the United States.
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Day 2
On arrival at the Shannon 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.Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg - Courtyard Bedroom
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Day 3 Doonbeg
Today play Doonbeg . The newest addition to Ireland's collection of storied links courses having opened in 2002. The course is located between Lahinch and Ballybunion on the west coast. Originally identified by the Black Watch Regiment as the preferred site for their course in the 1890's, it was overlooked in favor of Lahinch due to superior railroad access. Greg Norman has designed a magnificent links course, carved out of a landscape of grass covered dunes which border the Atlantic Ocean. Each of the holes offers wonderful panoramas of the ocean and the Irish countryside.
Click here for the golf course VIDEOTrump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg - Courtyard Bedroom
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Day 4 Lahinch - Old Course
Play Lahinch . Originally designed by Old Tom Morris and later modified by Dr. Alister MacKenzie and most recently Martin Hawtree, the course has a vast array of grass covered knolls and sweeping contours. Optimal use is made of the many natural sand dunes, notably at the par three 5th hole, "The Dell", where the green is completely hidden from the tee. Lahinch is the permanent home to the South of Ireland Amateur Championship.
Click here for the golf course VIDEOTrump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg - Courtyard Bedroom
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Day 5
Lough Eske Castle - Deluxe Room
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Day 6 Narin & Portnoo
Play today at Narin & Portnoo . The course is situated in the beautiful seaside resort of Portnoo in South West Donegal. It is considered to be one of the finest natural links courses in Ireland, and is certainly one of the most scenic with views out to Aranmore Island and Croghy Head. Under new ownership in 2018 the links has been upgraded with the project entrusted to Gil Hanse and his team. The changes being implemented will elevate Narin & Portnoo into one of the finest links courses in the country.
Drone Footage - Narin & Portnoo Links, Ireland
A Greenside Chat: "The Story of Ireland's Latest Links Redesign" ~ Narin & Portnoo Links
Lough Eske Castle - Deluxe Room
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Day 7 Rosapenna - St Patrick's Links
Today play Rosapenna - St Patrick's Links . Designed by Tom Doak and opened in 2021. A sprawling links that is destined to become a modern great. It sits on the most magnificent piece of links land, west coast of Ireland scenery, with enough variety in dimension to present a real diversity of golf holes. The routing takes golfers on a journey through huge dunes, to high above Sheephaven Bay, along the coast, then back over some more gentle dunes. With plenty of width and an eclectic mix of naturalised bunkers, the course is destined to become a must play.
Lough Eske Castle - Deluxe Room
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Day 8
Bushmills Inn - Classic Millhouse Room
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Day 9 Portstewart - Strand Course
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 10 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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WEBCAST - A Greenside Chat: "The Story of Where There's a Wilma, There's a Way ~ Wilma Erskine"
Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland by LINKS Magazine
Bushmills Inn - Classic Millhouse Room
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Day 11
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa - Slieve King/Twin
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Day 12 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 13
Depart Ireland from Dublin Airport.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Golf Courses
Doonbeg, Ireland
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Lahinch - Old Course, Ireland
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Narin & Portnoo, Ireland
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Rosapenna - St Patrick's Links, Ireland
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Portstewart - Strand Course, Portstewart
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Royal Portrush - Dunluce, Portrush
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Royal County Down, Ireland
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Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg, Ireland
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Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg, Ireland
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Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg, Ireland
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Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg, Ireland
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Lough Eske Castle , Ireland
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Lough Eske Castle , Ireland
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Lough Eske Castle , 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
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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