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Ireland's Magnificent Seven
This unique golf tour is nothing short of a feast of Links Golf, and arguably the
best week you could possibly have in Ireland playing the top seven championship
links courses. Drive yourself or take one of our expert golfing guides. Accommodations
include Doonbeg Lodge and Portmarnock Links Hotel. Book early for guaranteed tee
times!
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Play at Doonbeg Links
This extraordinary new links site features grass-covered dunes rising nearly one
hundred feet above the white capped Atlantic. Taking in nearly 400 acres and stretching
for 1.5 miles around a crescent-shaped beach, Doonbeg has long been described as
one of the last true links sites in Ireland or Britain. Designed by Greg Norman.
Enjoy a 3-night stay at Doonbeg Lodge.
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Day 2: Play at Ballybunion Old Course
One of the finest links courses in the world and in Tom Watson's opinion, probably
the finest. "Standing on the first tee overlooking an old graveyard the golfer has
an inclination of the sense of mystique and timelessness that is to follow”. Founded
in 1893.
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Day 3: Play at Lahinch Golf Club
Lahinch is Ireland's insiders favorite. This links course features a classic design
that offers a great deal of variety, including two exception blind shots. Created
by Old Tom Morris in 1892 and transformed by Alister Mackenzie in 1927.
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Day 4: Play at Portmarnock Golf Club
From start to finish this course is sure to please. With a very natural design and
graceful flow between holes, golfers enjoy a classic links challenge with nearly
100 bunkers painstakingly placed and skillfully constructed. Enjoy a 4-night stay
at the Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links.
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Day 5: Play at Royal County Down
The legendary Tom Morris laid out this course and it has been described as "a golfing
feast of banqueting proportions." While its location beneath the spectacular Mountains
of Mourne may earn it the title of the most beautiful links in the world, it is
without a doubt one of the toughest. Played host to the British Senior Open in 2000
& 2001. Founded 1889.
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Day 6: Play at The European Club
The first links course to be built in the 20th century on the east coast of Ireland,
it was voted 6th in the country within two years of opening! The layout has some
classic and traditional doglegs running through sand dunes with several holes along
the ocean. A must play. Founded 1992.
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Day 7: Play at Royal Dublin Golf Club
A definite inclusion in the list of great Irish links courses, Royal Dublin is Ireland's
second oldest golf club and possesses a history to match. The Irish Open was staged
at Royal Dublin from 1983 to 1985, being won twice by Seve Ballesteros and by Bernard
Langer in 1984.
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Day 8: Slán ábhaile!
Transfer to Dublin Airport, say good bye to your driver or drop off your car rental
and board your flight for home
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