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Ireland’s Legendary Links Journey including Royal Portrush
This Irish links journey begins in Dublin with the opening round at the exceptional The Island Golf Club, widely regarded as one of Ireland’s most dramatic and authentic links experiences. The tour then travels north toward the rugged coastline of Northern Ireland, where the itinerary features the legendary Royal Portrush Golf Club—home of the Dunluce Links and host of The Open Championship. Set among towering dunes overlooking the North Atlantic, Royal Portrush stands as the most celebrated course on this journey and one of the most revered links courses in the world.
From the North Coast, the experience continues westward into the wild landscapes of Donegal and along the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way, where remote links courses sit dramatically between mountains and sea.
Designed for discerning golfers who appreciate authenticity, pedigree, and understated luxury, the journey blends championship links golf with Ireland’s raw coastal scenery and refined hospitality. Private luxury coach service throughout ensures seamless travel between regions, allowing the focus to remain on the golf, the landscape, and the shared experience.
This is Ireland in its purest golfing form—wind-shaped fairways, towering dunes, storied clubhouses, and evenings well spent among friends.
Golf Courses
Portstewart
Par
72
Meters
6508
Holes
18
he outstanding Championship Strand Course was the host for the 2017 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Jon Rahm, the 2017 Winner was certainly impressed, “the golf course is amazing. It’s probably one of the most beautiful golf courses I have ever seen, if not the most”.
The views from almost every hole are quite simply, magical. The Atlantic is never very far away and the beauty of the course has to be seen to be believed. It is a treat that will take a very long time, if ever, to fade from the golfers memory.
Ardglass
Par
72
Meters
6268
Holes
18
Ardglass Golf Course is an 18 hole links course in a natural setting hugging the north-east coast of Ireland with stunning views and unique golf holes. The Irish Sea, which can be seen from all 18 tees and greens, comes into play on no fewer than 8 holes and has the oldest clubhouse in the world.
Royal Portrush
Par
72
Meters
6990
Holes
18
Recent host of the 148th Open, Royal Portrush is a club with a long and distinguished tradition with world class links which are set in spectacular rolling sand dunes with breath taking coastal views.
Rosapenna St Patricks Golf Course
Par
71
Meters
6337
Holes
18
Tom Doak & team have breathed new life into this spectacular site at the Rosapenna Golf Resort in County Donegal.
Originally encompassing 36-holes, Tom has fashioned 18 unrecognizable and unforgettable holes over the same tract of land. The result? A sprawling links that is destined to become a modern great.
The routing takes golfers on a journey through huge dunes, to high above Sheep Haven Bay, along the coast, then back over some more gentle dunes... and that's just the front nine! With plenty of width and an eclectic mix of naturalized bunkers, the course is unlike anything in the UK & Ireland... or anywhere else for that matter."
The Island
Par
72
Meters
5888
Holes
18
The Island Golf Club, founded in 1890, is a traditional private Members’ golf club with a proud history of upholding the best traditions of amateur golf.
Overlooked by the North County Dublin village of Malahide, the links is located in some of the most stunning dunes on the east coast of Ireland. It is also one of the oldest golf courses in Ireland and was ranked 10th in Irish Golfer’s Top 100 Courses in 2024
It enjoys a growing international reputation and currently hosts Regional Qualifying for The Open Championship and has hosted strokeplay qualifying for the British Amateur Championship in 2019.
The Island Golf Club also hosted The Irish Amateur Open in 2023.
Carne Golf Links
Par
72
Meters
6266
Holes
18
Carne Golf Links, located on the remote Mullet Peninsula in County Mayo, Ireland, is a dramatic and lesser‑known links masterpiece celebrated for its raw natural beauty and adventurous design. Carved through towering dunes overlooking Blacksod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the course feels wild and untamed, with fairways rippling across sandy terrain and greens tucked into natural amphitheatres. Originally designed by Eddie Hackett and later enhanced by Tom Doak and others, Carne today offers 27 holes, most notably the Hackett Course and the Wild Atlantic Dunes, each showcasing bold elevations, blind shots, and expansive views of sea and sky. The absence of nearby development, combined with ever‑changing coastal winds and firm playing conditions, creates a pure links experience that rewards imagination and nerve. Carne is admired not only for its challenge but also for its sense of isolation and authenticity, making it a hidden gem among the world’s great seaside golf courses.
Experience Itinerary
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Arrival into Dublin
Arrival in Dublin
Private Group Transfer to Hotel
Check in at Camden Court Hotel, Dublin
Evening at Leisure
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Golf on the Island Golf Club
Delicious Breakfast at the Hotel
Private Group Transfer to the Golf Course
Transfer back to hotel
Tee off at The Island Golf Club
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Course Name: The Island
- Championship: Yes
- Holes: 18
- Metres: 5888
- Par: 72
The Island Golf Club, founded in 1890, is a traditional private Members’ golf club with a proud history of upholding the best traditions of amateur golf.
Overlooked by the North County Dublin village of Malahide, the links is located in some of the most stunning dunes on the east coast of Ireland. It is also one of the oldest golf courses in Ireland and was ranked 10th in Irish Golfer’s Top 100 Courses in 2024
It enjoys a growing international reputation and currently hosts Regional Qualifying for The Open Championship and has hosted strokeplay qualifying for the British Amateur Championship in 2019.
The Island Golf Club also hosted The Irish Amateur Open in 2023.
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Golf at the Ardglass Golf Club
Delicious Breakfast at the Hotel
Check out from the Hotel -
Private Group Transfer to Golf Course
Tee off at Ardglass Golf Club
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Course Name: Ardglass
- Championship: Yes
- Holes: 18
- Metres: 6268
- Par: 72
Ardglass Golf Course is an 18-hole links course in a natural setting hugging the north-east coast of Ireland with stunning views and unique golf holes. The Irish Sea, which can be seen from all 18 tees and greens, comes into play on no fewer than 8 holes and has the oldest clubhouse in the world.
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Golf at Royal Portrush
Delicious Breakfast at the Hotel
Group Transfer to Golf Course
Tee off at Royal Portrush Golf Club
Group Transfer Back to Hotel
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Course Name: Royal Portrush
- Championship: Yes
- Holes: 18
- Metres: 6990
- Par: 72
Recent host of the 148th Open, Royal Portrush is a club with a long and distinguished tradition with world class links which are set in spectacular rolling sand dunes with breath taking coastal views.
Royal Portrush Golf Club, set along the rugged Antrim coastline in Northern Ireland, is a classic seaside links renowned for both its beauty and its challenge. The Dunluce Links, the club’s championship course, winds through towering sand dunes with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, demanding creativity, precision, and resilience against ever‑changing coastal winds. Its firm, fast fairways, deep revetted bunkers, and undulating greens reward imaginative shot‑making while punishing wayward play. Steeped in history and tradition, Royal Portrush stands as one of the world’s great links courses, blending natural drama with strategic brilliance in a setting that feels both timeless and untamed.
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Golf at Portstewart Golf Club
Delicious Breakfast at the Hotel
Check out of the hotel
Private Group Transfer to Golf Course
Tee off at Portstewart Golf Club
Private Group Transfer to Donegal
Check in to Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort
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Course Name: Portstewart
- Championship: Yes
- Holes: 18
- Metres: 6508
- Par: 72
This outstanding Championship Strand Course was the host for the 2017 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Jon Rahm, the 2017 Winner was certainly impressed, “the golf course is amazing. It’s probably one of the most beautiful golf courses I have ever seen, if not the most”.
The views from almost every hole are quite simply, magical. The Atlantic is never very far away, and the beauty of the course has to be seen to be believed. It is a treat that will take a very long time, if ever, to fade from the golfers memory.
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Golf at Rosapenna St Patrick's Links
Delicious Breakfast at the Hotel
Private Group Transfer to Golf Course
Tee Off at St Patrick’s Links
Check out from the hotel
Private Group Transfer to Hotel in Ballina
Check in to Ice House Hotel
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Course Name: Rosapenna St Patrick's Golf Course
- Championship: Yes
- Holes: 18
- Metres: 6337
- Par: 71
Tom Doak & team have breathed new life into this spectacular site at the Rosapenna Golf Resort in County Donegal.
Originally encompassing 36-holes, Tom has fashioned 18 unrecognizable and unforgettable holes over the same tract of land. The result? A sprawling links that is destined to become a modern great.
The routing takes golfers on a journey through huge dunes, to high above Sheep Haven Bay, along the coast, then back over some more gentle dunes... and that's just the front nine! With plenty of width and an eclectic mix of naturalized bunkers, the course is unlike anything in the UK & Ireland... or anywhere else for that matter."
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Golf on the Carne Golf Links
Delicious Breakfast at the Hotel
Private Group Transfer to Golf Course
Tee off at Carne Golf Links
Group Transfer Back to Hotel
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Course Name: Carne Golf Links
- Championship: Yes
- Holes: 18
- Metres: 6266
- Par: 72
Carne Golf Links, located on the remote Mullet Peninsula in County Mayo, Ireland, is a dramatic and lesser‑known links masterpiece celebrated for its raw natural beauty and adventurous design. Carved through towering dunes overlooking Blacksod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the course feels wild and untamed, with fairways rippling across sandy terrain and greens tucked into natural amphitheatres. Originally designed by Eddie Hackett and later enhanced by Tom Doak and others, Carne today offers 27 holes, most notably the Hackett Course and the Wild Atlantic Dunes, each showcasing bold elevations, blind shots, and expansive views of sea and sky. The absence of nearby development, combined with ever‑changing coastal winds and firm playing conditions, creates a pure links experience that rewards imagination and nerve. Carne is admired not only for its challenge but also for its sense of isolation and authenticity, making it a hidden gem among the world’s great seaside golf courses.
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Departure Day
Early Breakfast at Hotel
Check out of the hotel
Early group Transfer to Dublin Airport
Departure from Dublin Airport
Accommodation
Handpicked Coastal Hotels
- Camden Court Hotel
- Bushmills Inn
- Rosapenna Golf Resort
- Ice House Hotel
6 Championship Links Rounds
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- Portstewart Strand
- Rosapeena St. Patrick’s Links
- Carne
- Ardglass
- The Island Golf Club
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