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Ireland's Classic Southwest
When golfers think of Ireland it is the legendary courses of the South West that
come to mind. With Ballybunion, Dooks and Tralee among the best links courses anywhere
there's so many great reasons to come golfing to Ireland's Southwest.
Please Contact Us for more details, and remember, we can customize a personal tour
for your group.
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Classic Southwest Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Shannon
Arrive at Shannon airport and pick up your rental car/van or meet your driver/guide.
Drive to Doonbeg Lodge for a 3-night stay. The luxurious 5-star lodge at Doonbeg
overlooks a spectacular links course and the Atlantic Ocean. This is the perfect
beginning to your Irish golf vacation.
Non-golfers have an excellent base from which to visit the Cliffs of Moher, the
Burren, Aran Islands and Galway.
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Day 2: Play at Lahinch Golf Club
Situated on the west coast of Clare and naturally shaped by ocean and dunes, Lahinch
is Ireland's insiders favorite. Created by Old Tom Morris in 1892 and transformed
by Alister Mackenzie in 1927 (the year a certain Mr. Jones invited his talents to
Augusta), this links features a classic design that offers a great deal of variety,
including two exceptional blind shots. Founded 1892.
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Day 3: Play at Doonbeg
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. The elevated par 3 on the
14th hole with an extremely deep sod-wall bunker short right, will put fear in the
bravest golfer! Designed by Greg Norman.
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Day 4: Play at Tralee
Perched on a cliff overlooking the beautiful Dingle Peninsula, Tralee is one of
the most stunning links courses in the world offering many dramatic holes that test
the skills of golfers at every level. Designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, Tralee
has a back nine to equal any. Founded in 1896.
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Day 5: Play at Ballybunion (Old Course)
Herbert Warren Wind said it was "...nothing less than the finest seaside course
I have ever seen". One of the finest links courses in the world and in Tom Watson's
opinion; "the graveyard near the first tee gives the golfer an inclination of the
sense of mystique and timelessness that is to follow". Founded 1893.
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Day 6: Play at Waterville
This stunning course was fondly dubbed the "Magnificent Monster" by Sam Snead and
is located on the Ring of Kerry and buffeted by peninsular winds. One of Europe's
longest courses, Jack Mulcahy and Eddie Hackett transformed this rugged links land
into an elegant championship course. Waterville is a favorite of Tiger Woods. Founded
1973.
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Day 7: Play at Old Head
Known as the Pebble Beach of Ireland, in many ways Old Head is far more stunning.
Set on a peninsula with its own micro-climate and ocean views from every hole, every
golfer wants to play here at least once. Non-golfers will delight in the fishing
village of Kinsale, Blarney Castle and Cobh Heritage Center.
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Day 8: Depart Ireland
Transfer to Shannon Airport for your flight back home. Say goodbye to your driver/guide
or drop off your rental van. Until the next time, Slan abhaile!
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