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Ireland Northwest Links Tour
Ireland's North West is a destination that is loved as much for its scenery as it
is for its golf. With celebrated layouts and hidden gems around every corner, this
region has all the right ingredients for a top-class golfing holiday.
The shoreline here is nothing short of spectacular and provides a dramatic stage
for a number of stunning links courses. There are stretches of Ireland's rocky,
windswept northwest coast that feel like world's end: cut off, isolated by cliff
and crag.
The postcard fishing villages, country pubs and empty roads of counties Mayo, Sligo
and Donegal complement some of the finest golf destinations in the world.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Sligo
Arrive at Sligo for a 3-night stay.
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Day 2: Golf at Donegal Golf Club (Murvagh)
Lying in the bosom of beautiful Donegal Bay and backed by the magnificent Blue Stack
Mountains, Donegal Golf Links (or Murvagh Golf Club as it is also known) was designed
by the master of Irish golf course architecture, Eddie Hackett.
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Day 3: Golf at Enniscrone Golf Club
Make no mistake that Enniscrone deserves to be rated alongside the likes of Lahinch,
Rosses Point, Connemara, Waterville and Ballybunion. It is a classic links with
dramatic dune land, superb greens and breathtaking views. Enniscrone has hosted
many major championships including the Irish Close Championship in 1993 and the
prestigious West of Ireland Championship.
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Donegal |
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Enniscrone |
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Day 4: Golf at Rosses Point (County Sligo Golf Club)
Situated on the Rosses Point peninsula, also known as County Sligo Golf Club, is
one of Ireland's great championship. Home to the West of Ireland Championships since
1923, many believe that Rosses Point offers the finest 18 holes in the country.
Stay 2-nights in Westport.
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Day 5: Golf at Westport Golf Club
Westport Golf Club, which played host to the 2002 Smurfit Irish P.G.A. Championship,
is a magnificent 18 hole parkland course with breath taking views of Croagh Patrick
and Clew Bay. The Course was designed by the internationally renowned Golf architect,
Fred Hawtree.
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Day 6: Golf at Connemara Golf Club
Connemara was designed by renowned Irish course architect, Eddie Hackett and completed
by Tom Craddock. While Connemara Golf Club may be located on one of Ireland most
westerly tips, make no mistake that it is worth the trip. Like the many other great
links of the west and northwest, Connemara remains a gem in part by the invigorating
scenery but more likely how it offers a variety of tests to excite lovers of the
links game. Stay 2-nights in Connemara.
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Lahinch |
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Connemara |
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Day 7: 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. Set right
on the Atlantic coastline, Lahinch is exposed to the ocean through all her moods
and has been moulded and shaped over the centuries by nature's harsh elements and
an occasional touch of human genius. Created by Old Tom Morris in 1892 and transformed
by Alister Mackenzie in 1927.
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Day 8: Depart Ireland
Transfer to the airport, say good bye to your driver or drop off your car rental
and board your flight for home.
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