Technorati Tags: Golf in Ireland, Ireland-Packages

Ballybunion Golf courses
With host to two of the most breath taking and difficult courses in Ireland Ballybunion has become a firm favourite amongst professional golfers and Amateur alike.  The courses known as the Old course and the Cashen course are situated in Kerry in South Ireland, regarded by some as the most picturesque areas of south Ireland.  And having the sea as a back drop to these already picturesque courses you will know why it the old course has been voted one of the best courses in the world. The old links course has been classed as the best links course in the world by Tom Watson.  Ballybunion is a formidable place what ever the weather even if the wind isn’t blowing of the sea.  It has a difficult layout of narrow fairways that require accurate shots and also narrow greens requiring an even more accurate shot.  If you van make this course around in your handicap range then you have to be very proud of yourself at the end of the day.  The old course includes nine oar fours, five par threes, and four par fives.  This is a memorable course and is a must to be played.  Green reservation is a must and visitors can only play April 1st to November 1st.  Green fees are 150 euros for the old course and 100 euros for the Cashen course but both courses played the same day is 200 euros for the both proving to be a great bargain.  Facilities at the course are excellent as is the upkeep of the course.  For reservation ring this number +353 (0)68 27 146

Technorati Tags: Golf in Ireland

Castle Rock Golf Course, Coleraine, Londondarry
The Castle Rock golf club has two courses the championship Mussenden course and the Bann Course which is a little easier although still tricky to play and will give an excellent round of golf.  The magnificent championship course, the Mussenden is a par 73 links course with a distance of 6756 yards, this will prove a challenge to every golfer.  The course has been in use for well over a hundred years and in that time has  played host many times to the Irish Professional and Amateur National Championships the Irish PGA in 2001.  This course has a lot of history and is breathtaking at the same time.  Having five par fives, four par threes and nine par fours.  It signature hole is fourth which is a 200yard par three called the ‘Leg O’Mutton’ having a railway line on one side and a burn on the other and a raised green this is a difficult hole that requires accuracy.  The course was designed by Ben Sayers.  The Bann Course plays at 3650 yards and is a par 64 this requires no handicap certificate unlike the championship course but is still a delight to play.   The Mussenden Course is priced at a reasonable £65 for weekdays and £80 for the weekend and the Bann Course is priced at £12 during the week and “15 for the weekend making this an ideal course for the beginner and intermediate. To reserve your tee time please ring this number +44 (0)28 7084 8314

Technorati Tags: Golf in Ireland

The European Club
Now rated one of the top 5 golf clubs within Ireland this is truly a magnificent Golf in Ireland venue.  Designed and owned by Pat Ruddy who has created a modern links course that tests the nerve and true grit of a golfer a superbly kept and designed course this is a must play while on a golfing trip to Ireland.  Elevated tees and greens, rolling hills and sea side holes are a few of the delights that await the golfer hear at The European Club.  The scenery with the sea as a back drop to some of the holes makes this course a beauty and is loved by everyone that plays it.  Host to the 2007 Irish Professional Championship won by Padraig Harrington a much loved hero in these parts and undoubtedly will be used for major championships in the near future.  Booking in advance is essential as this course is booked in advance.  Green fees are 180 euros for the day in April to October and 100 Euros for the day in November to March,  Make the use of the full day and play a couple of rounds, you wont be disappointed and this is why we rate The European a must Golf in Ireland

telephone reservations 00-353-404-47415 or email info@theeuropeanclub.com

Technorati Tags: Golf in Ireland, Ireland-Packages

The K Club

The K Club has to be Golf in Ireland’s most renowned of golf clubs, with an impressive catalogue of matches to match, hosting some of golf’s finest tournaments.  The Ryder cup of 2006 was held hear where the Europeans retained the cup and it has played hosted to the impressive European open for the last 13 years.  The K Club is in County Kildare one of the most beautiful places in Ireland, and maybe this is why the course is so special having such great scenery to go along side it.  The course was designed by the famous Arnold Palmer team of experts and is, from the championship teas just over 7,100 yards, this is a difficult course and should not be taken lightly the course will throw up challenge after challenge, to all levels of golfers, requiring careful club selection at the right times.  All the par four’s, except for one run over 400 yards and the signature hole, the seventh par five is over 600 yards.  Water is on the course that adds to the beauty of the course but does hinder the golfer.  I struggled around this course but I wasn’t playing my best. This said I found the course to be stunning and so well kept, with greens being as true as can be.  The green fees are 150-300 Euros depending on what time of the year and on what day you choose, booking in advance is advisable to avoid any disappointment.  The club house if a welcome site and the after drink or meal is a delight, The K Club also offers a five star luxury hotel that has wonderful views over the course and country side.

Technorati Tags: Golf in Ireland, Ireland-Packages