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Links Magazine - Irish Links
Highlights
Golf
- Rosapenna - Sandy Hills Links
- Rosapenna - St Patrick's Links
- Ballyliffin - Glashedy Links
- Royal Portrush - Dunluce
- Portstewart - Strand Course
- Royal County Down
Lodging
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The College Green Hotel Dublin
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Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Links
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Dunluce Lodge
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Slieve Donard Resort & Spa
Transportation
- Fullsize Coach
- Mercedes Sprinter Coach
Itinerary
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Thu, May 15 Start your Journey
This evening depart the United States.
The College Green Hotel Dublin - 1 x Deluxe Double Double Room
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Fri, May 16 Sightseeing
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.Sightseeing Suggestion: Visit Ireland's capital, which has fast become one of Europe's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. Amongst the many attractions are St.Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College to view the Book of Kells in the College Library. There is a wealth of architectural detail with the medieval core of the city surrounded by elegant Georgian squares.
Approximate travel time to your hotel 30 mins.
The College Green Hotel Dublin - 3 x Deluxe King Rooms for Single Occupancy, 6 x Deluxe King Rooms for Double Occupancy, 6 x Deluxe Double Double Rooms
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Sat, May 17 Rosapenna - Sandy Hills Links
Approximate travel time to your golf course today 4 hours
Today play Rosapenna - Sandy Hills Links 1:30pm. In many ways, the ideal of a modern links. Designed by Pat Ruddy and intended for the serious golfer, its narrow fairways appear constricting from the tee, but the landing areas sculpted from the dunes are deceptively wide. Measuring a hefty 7,255 yards from the tips, but a more manageable test of 6,356 yards from the white tees. Above all, the appeal of Sandy Hills lies in its beautifully balanced routing through the high dunes. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Links - 6 x Bayview Junior Suite Twins, 6 x Deluxe Doubles for Double Occupancy, 3 x Deluxe Doubles for Single Occupancy
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Sun, May 18 Rosapenna - St Patrick's Links
Today play Rosapenna - St Patrick's Links 10:00am. 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.
Sightseeing Suggestion: Enjoy a visit to the Fanad Head Peninsula, part of the Wild Atlantic Way by crossing the Harry Blaney Bridge to visit the much photographed lighthouse. Following the shipwreck of the HMS Saldanha in the waters of Lough Swilly in 1812, the lighthouse was built. It's fixed light showed red to sea and white towards the Lough, and could be seen for fourteen miles in clear weather. Fanad Head is just one of the 15 Wonders of the Wild Atlantic Way.
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Links - 6 x Bayview Junior Suite Twins, 6 x Deluxe Doubles for Double Occupancy, 3 x Deluxe Doubles for Single Occupancy
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Mon, May 19 Ballyliffin - Glashedy Links
Approximate travel time to your golf course today 10 minutes
Today play Ballyliffin - Glashedy Links 11:30am. This new course opened in the summer of 1995 and offers a modern championship test that is considered by many to be the best new links course built this century. Ballyliffin is Ireland's most northerly golf club and is often referred to as ''the Dornoch of Ireland''. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
Click here for the golf course VIDEOSightseeing Suggestion: Enjoy a walking tour of the historical city of Londonderry. The Derry walls are one of the finest examples in Europe, built during the period 1613-1618 as defences for early seventeenth century settlers from England and Scotland. They have withstood several sieges, the most celebrated lasting 105 days and encircle the old city, a circuit of one mile.
Approximate travel time to your hotel 1 hour 40 minutes.
Dunluce Lodge - 3 x Courtyard Twin Suites, 6 x Garden Suites for Double Occupancy, 3 x Garden Suites for Single Occupancy, 3 x Garden Twin Suites
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Tue, May 20 Royal Portrush - Dunluce
Approximate travel time to your golf course today 20 minutes
Golf on Royal Portrush - Dunluce Links 10:16am. 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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Click here for the golf course IMAGE GALLERY
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
In preparation for the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, there will be measures in place to protect the course ahead of the championship. What the restrictions are will not be known until early 2025. Our experience from past venues is that it is mostly protection to certain fairway areas, where you may be required to play from a small astroturf mat or to remove your ball out of the area. These decisions are taken by the R&A, subject to course conditioning at the start of 2025, and are outwith our control. From past experience any measures in place have little negative impact on the overall enjoyment of playing the course prior to the tournament.
Sightseeing Suggestion: Enjoy a visit to Bushmills Distillery, the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, established in 1608. Following your guided tour take a walk out to the Carrick a rede Rope Bridge. During the walk, along the Larrybane Cliffs, sea birds wheel and scream over the waves below. The Rope Bridge bounces and sways as one ventures gingerly along the planks above the rock strewn water 60ft below.
Dunluce Lodge - 3 x Courtyard Twin Suites, 6 x Garden Suites for Double Occupancy, 3 x Garden Suites for Single Occupancy, 3 x Garden Twin Suites
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Wed, May 21 Portstewart - Strand Course
Approximate travel time to your golf course today 20 minutes
Today play Portstewart - Strand Course 9:50am. 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.
Click here for the golf course DRONE VIDEO
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Click here for the golf course IMAGE GALLERY
Portstewart Golf Club, Northern Ireland by LINKS Magazine
Sightseeing Suggestion: Enjoy the delights of the Antrim Coastline. Outside of Portrush lies Dunluce Castle. The jagged silhouette of the ruins of Dunluce Castle rises from the cliff edge above the sea. Continue to the lunar landscape of the Giant's Causeway. Legend has it that the causeway is the work of the giant Finn McCool, the Ulster warrior and commander of the king of Ireland's armies. The causeway proper is the most spectacular series of geological features to be found along the North Antrim Coast consisting of 40,000 columns rising from the sea.
Approximate travel time to your hotel 2 hours 10 minutes.
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa - 6 x Resort Twins, 3 x Resort Seaview King for Single Occupancy, 6 x Resort Seaview King for Double Occupancy
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Thu, May 22 Royal County Down
Golf today on Royal County Down 8:30am. 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
Sightseeing Suggestion: Visit Downpatrick an important historical town, which until recently was almost entirely surrounded by water. It is here that you should visit the Saint Patrick Centre, which tells the story of Ireland's patron Saint before visiting the traditional site of St.Patrick's Grave in the nearby grounds of Down Cathedral.
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa - 6 x Resort Twins, 3 x Resort Seaview King for Single Occupancy, 6 x Resort Seaview King for Double Occupancy
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Fri, May 23 Tour Ends
Depart Ireland from Dublin Airport.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Golf Courses
Lodging
The College Green Hotel Dublin
The College Green Hotel Dublin
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Links
Dunluce Lodge
Dunluce Lodge
Dunluce Lodge
Dunluce Lodge
Dunluce Lodge
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa
Ground Transportation
Fullsize Coach
Mercedes Sprinter Coach
Your local ground transportation will be provided throughout by a Mercedes VIP Motor Coach and Driver. With a luxurious finish, full leather seats and panoramic double glazed windows, these touring coaches offer an exceptionally comfortable and safe golf travel experience. Interiors typically contain reclining seats, tables, air conditioning, a full electronics package including Wi-Fi, a large fridge and generous luggage space. Suitable for up to 24 golfers.
Beyond being professional operators, our drivers will assist with your golf equipment along with check-ins to your courses and hotels. They can also arrange dinner reservations and sightseeing. This way you can relax with complete confidence that the logistics of your vacation are in expert hands.
Your local ground transportation will be provided throughout by a Mercedes VIP Motor Coach and Driver. With a luxurious finish, full leather seats and panoramic double glazed windows, these touring coaches offer an exceptionally comfortable and safe golf travel experience. Interiors typically contain reclining seats, tables, air conditioning, a full electronics package including Wi-Fi, a large fridge and generous luggage space. Suitable for up to 24 golfers.
Beyond being professional operators, our drivers will assist with your golf equipment along with check-ins to your courses and hotels. They can also arrange dinner reservations and sightseeing. This way you can relax with complete confidence that the logistics of your vacation are in expert hands.
Mercedes Sprinter Coach with Concierge Driver for groups of up to 6 golfers. Complete with tables.
Motorcoaches: We are pleased to confirm the motorcoach that is listed on your tour schedule. In the unlikely event that your confirmed coach is not available due to reasons beyond our control, we will provide a comparable or larger coach for your group (and refund any monies that might be due).
Mercedes Sprinter Coach with Concierge Driver for groups of up to 6 golfers. Complete with tables.
Motorcoaches: We are pleased to confirm the motorcoach that is listed on your tour schedule. In the unlikely event that your confirmed coach is not available due to reasons beyond our control, we will provide a comparable or larger coach for your group (and refund any monies that might be due).
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.
Not Included
- Airfare to/from destination
- Travel protection
Conditions of Quote
- Quotes are priced in United States Dollars (US$) and are good for a period of 15 days from the date as quoted on the itinerary.
- Rates may change, and we recommend that you save a copy of this quotation for your own records. This indicative quote neither implies nor provides any assurance of availability for the noted inclusions.
- To guarantee these rates we require a non-refundable deposit of 35% of the agreed land cost per person, along with the name, golfer's handicap, and home club of each golfer on the tour.
- To make a reservation, please contact a Golf Travel Expert on 1-800-344-5257 or you may download a reservation form here.
Pricing (USD)
Links Magazine - Irish Links
- May 15 - May 23, 2025
- 8 nights
- 6 Rounds
- Golfer: $9,995
- Non-Golfer: $6,795
- Single Room Supplement: $3,495
Please refer to the Reservation Form for details regarding Deposit, Payment, Cancelation and Travel Insurance
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 PERRY10 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.
