Ireland
Custom Ireland Golf Trips with Haversham & Baker
When it comes to golf travel across the pond, the comparisons between Ireland and Scotland are both inevitable and frequent. To be sure, there are many similarities between the two. Scotland may be “The Home of Golf,” but the heritage of the game across the Irish Sea is a rich one. Both countries also feature some of the world’s finest links courses, plus a few of its most storied clubs. And the warm hospitality experienced in Scotland and Ireland is, for many, the most rewarding aspect of any overseas golf trip.
While there are many similarities between the two, perhaps the key point which separates Ireland from Scotland is Ireland itself. The island is home to some of the world’s greatest natural wonders, and the courses are often found in settings which border on the sublime. When combined with an array of spectacular hotels, restaurants, and sightseeing opportunities, it’s easy to conclude that the Good Life in Ireland is simply without equal.
As for Ireland golf packages, again the advice is to divide and conquer. The best courses in Ireland are concentrated in four different regions, spread across every corner of the island. Although each region features enough Golf and the Good Life to occupy the traveler for a week or better, one can visit two of these areas in the typical weeklong itinerary, but certainly no more.
If you’re in the early stages of planning a golf trip to Ireland, visit the H&B Yardage Book. There you’ll find in-depth guides covering all aspects of the planning process.
Here are the four regions to consider for Ireland golf trips.
Your Journey to Ireland Begins Here
Think of Ireland as four different regions for golf travel:
Royal County Down Golf Club
Royal Portrush Golf Club
Ardglass Golf Club
Castlerock Golf Club
Portstewart Golf Club
County Louth Golf Club
Portmarnock Golf Club
Royal Dublin Golf Club
The Island Golf Club
Adare Manor
Ballybunion Golf Club
Dooks Golf Links
Doonbeg Golf Links
Lahinch Golf Club
Old Head Golf Links
Tralee Golf Links
Waterville Golf Club
Rosapenna Resort, St. Patrick's Links
Ballyliffin Golf Club
Carne Golf Links
County Sligo Golf Club
Donegal Golf Club
Enniscrone Golf Club
Narin & Portnoo Links
Northern Ireland Golf Packages
Northern Ireland and the North Coast has emerged as a premier destination for golfers around the globe, thanks to its top-ranking courses and the celebrated return of The Open Championship. Home to Royal County Down and Royal Portrush, two of the world's revered and top-ranked golf courses, the region offers an unparalleled golf travel experience. Alongside these giants are captivating links like Ardglass, Portstewart, Castlerock, and Ballyliffin - all of which would headline the itinerary if it weren't for their royal neighbors. Beyond the greens, Northern Ireland boasts spectacular sightseeing, a popular export at the Bushmills Distillery, and rich cultural experiences in Belfast, where travelers can base themselves for a golf-rich adventure without ever needing to switch accommodations. All of which makes Northern Ireland and the North Coast the premier choice for Golf and the Good Life in Ireland.
Custom Ireland Golf Trips to Dublin
Dublin, renowned for its historical landmarks and vibrant culture, also boasts some of Ireland's finest golf courses, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking to enjoy Golf and the Good Life in equal measure. The Dublin region is anchored by a trio of exceptional links courses with Portmarnock, Royal Dublin, and County Louth. The parkland courses at the K Club and Carton House are also noteworthy, having served as past venues for the Ryder Cup and the Irish Open. These courses, along with under-the-radar stops like The Island and the European Club, provide varied and memorable experiences for the traveling golfer. Best of all, their proximity to the city center allows you to soak in the Irish culture, relax in lively pubs, and enjoy some of Ireland's most popular attractions—all without ever being far from your next tee time.
Southwest Ireland Golf Tours
Southwest Ireland has long carried the torch for links golf in the country. Thanks to its spectacular offerings, including six of the world’s top 100 golf courses and a future Ryder Cup venue at Adare Manor, Southwest Ireland is also one of golf's most sought after destinations. The captivating vistas at courses like Old Head Golf Links, and the classic links designs at Lahinch and Ballybunion, are complemented by the rugged beauty of the Irish coast, making each round a visually stunning experience. Although travel times between courses may be longer than other regions for golf in Ireland, the quality of the courses and the beautiful landscapes make every minute worthwhile. Beyond rounds, Southwest Ireland offers a wealth of cultural attractions, from ancient castles and natural wonders to exceptional accommodations and gourmet dining, providing an ideal getaway for golfers and tourists alike.
Northwest Ireland Golf Vacations
Northwest Ireland offers a treasure trove of rugged, raw, and remote links courses that provide a deeply authentic Irish golf experience. This area has generally been overshadowed by the other marquee regions for golf in Ireland, but that's all starting to change. The arrival of St. Patrick's Links at Rosapenna – the region's first World Top 100 golf course – as well as the spectacular redesign of Narin & Portnoo Links, is drawing more golf travelers than ever to this once overlooked region. The towering dunes at Carne, the inspirational landscapes at County Sligo that influenced poet W.B. Yeats, and the stunning settings of Enniscrone and Donegal all contribute to the area's allure. Moreover, with its status as a less-traveled destination, Northwest Ireland offers this spectacular array of links golf at a more accessible price point compared to Ireland's more frequented regions.
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Ireland Golf Trip Reviews
“Mike Walters was exceptional and a constant point of contact for me and willing to work on whatever was needed. He quickly acted when there were issues or challenges and graciously took my questions in stride. he was great to work with! From initial planning and coordination, to managing changes with participants and more changes required to the schedule due to availability of courses and hotels, to the ultimate trip itself which occurred as planned, scheduled and expected without issue."
Mike Lambert
Elgin Country Club
September 2024
“Great customer service and attention to detail. The final marching orders were also nice to keep organized and to share with family. The selection of hotels were excellent and exceeded expectations. Itinerary of golf was also spectacular. Enjoy every minute! Definitely recommend using a driver for the trip. Made for less stress and much better overall experience of Ireland. Thanks to Whitney Hedrick for her assistance with our dinner reservations and recommendations for excursions.”
Terry O'Toole
Coldstream Country Club
September 2024
“Mike Walters did a great job working with our group again, even with obstacles and changes. Pay Leahy, our driver, was also fun. I think it took him a bit to figure us out, but he warmed to us and was helpful with changes and adjustments on the fly. Great itinerary, hotels and transportation. We really enjoyed the Northern Ireland experience - good variety of great golf courses and touring options for non golfers. The hotels were great and the restaurant recommendations were good.”
Susan Bain
Capital City Club
September 2024
“Chris has taken such good care of us over many trips now and makes it easy to put together a trip. I especially appreciate how he arranged tee times to allow us time to get up, have breakfast, drive to the course in time to warm up and play, without having to get up at the crack of dawn. We were treated with what I thought was a high degree of hospitality and welcome at Ballybunion and at Adair Manor. We really like playing certain courses twice as it allows a greater appreciation and memory of the course.”
Dave Leonard
Atlanta Athletic Club
August 2024
“Our trip was fantastic. Well organized, great communication, good recommendations, and when we requested changes to dinner and car rental reservations during our trip the response was swift and professional. Conner Evers was our lead and took our initial call seriously and had great follow up. He continued to stay on top of things throughout. Shelby Turney was very helpful whenever I would call and responded quickly. Whitney Hedrick had great restaurant recommendations and was a pleasure to talk with. We are eager to plan our next trip!”
David Hooker
Kent Country Club
July 2024
“I have traveled to 75 countries in my life. I have golfed many of the top 100 golf courses of the world. I just returned from a Haversham & Baker trip to Ireland. It was my number one favorite trip of my life. They arranged a first class trip including the most elegant hotels, top courses and delicious eating establishments. I’m truly impressed with their guidance, kindness, preparation and the price we paid was fair and commensurate with what we enjoyed.”
Judge Jonathan Colby
June 2024
“Simply put if you are planning a golf trip there is only one company to use - Haversham & Baker. Connor Evers is a rockstar who had every detail of the trip planned out and executed on it all.”
Chris Smith
The Muttontown Club
May 2024
“There is no question that I will use H&B on my next golf trip. You guys were amazing and made everything so easy. It felt like all that I needed to do was just get myself on the plane and show up to have the time of my life.”
Michael LeBlanc
Cape Cod National Golf Club
May 2024
“Excellent communication, planning, packing tips, and trip execution. Whitney Hedrick did a great job of assisting in trip planning and coordination. I am sure H&B scheduled sun and little wind at the end of the trip too! I have also used H&B before and will do so again in the future.”
Kurt Grotenhuis
Hazeltine National Golf Club
May 2024
“Everything was so smooth from the airport pickup to the airport drop-off. Hotels were fantastic, everything went off with out a hitch. Never felt like I was missing anything or that we were pressed for time. The part I enjoyed the most was not having to worry about anything. It was the best trip that I’ve ever been on. You guys knocked it out of the park.”
Michael Shanley
September 2023
“My expectations were exceeded! I loved the entire trip – from beginning to end. I thought it was well planned out; the additional stops and activities were much appreciated, and the weather was great, too.”
Paulette LaRocca
Brickshire Golf Club
September 2023
“We felt the H&B name and reputation afforded the best of services and treatment by the hotel and golf course personnel. Working with the Concierge to secure reservations for dining and other services was easy and spot on. The Bat Phone personnel were excellent in coping with issues caused by our flight cancellation.”
Debby Pratt
July 2023
“H&B made me look like a rock star to the group. Everything was first-class starting with Pat our driver, to the hotels, golf courses, and overall experience. Before the trip even ended, the guys were already asking where we’re going next!”
Bela Nagy, PGA
Sandridge Golf Club
June 2023
“It was a great golf trip. I can’t think of anything that could have made it better. The hotels and coach were first-class. Our driver-host was excellent! Oliver helped make the trip everything that it was: Great! Sit back and let H&B take care of you.”
Steve Erlichman
Old Sandwich Golf Club
May 2023
“We used Haversham & Baker to plan our trip and I cannot recommend them highly enough. The whole process of planning through execution of our trip was flawless. They truly know their stuff. Every little detail was thought of and taken care of. They are a first-class operation and if you are looking to do a similar trip to Ireland, Scotland or England for golf, they should definitely be your first call.”
Bob Tweardy
Dataw Island Club
September 2022
“The entire experience was much better than I expected and went off without a hitch. The courses in Northwest Ireland are visually spectacular, challenging to play, and a great experience for any golfer.”
Gregg Rosenblatt
University of Texas Golf Club
August 2022
“Bucket list trip to celebrate my 60th. H&B exceeded expectation at every step of the way. Great courses, hotel and dinner reservations, and a great coach driver made the trip one to remember! Follow H&B’s lead. Will be using them again!”
Michael Zenn
July 2022
“We analyzed and compared several golf travel companies before settling on H&B and I’m glad we did! Every detail from start to finish was executed flawlessly, resulting in a tremendous, drama-free trip.”
Dave Kuhl
Boulder Country Club
July 2022
“It would be hard to improve. The courses were awesome, the weather was beyond incredible and John Daly would be hard to top. He did everything but tuck us in at night, and probably would have done that if asked.”
Tim Painter
Cape Cod National Golf Club
April 2022
“We had an amazing trip to Ireland. You all planned a perfect itinerary and everything was great. The restaurants were really good. John Daly was the perfect driver and really made the trip so easy and was always so helpful. On top of it all, we apparently had the best weather we could ask for in Ireland. Thanks again on behalf of our group and we are definitely going to use you all for our next one.”
Yann Phung
The Santaluz Club
October 2021
“I think the social part of Ireland is its best feature. The golf is great, but the after golf is the highlight for me. The relationship that I have with Haversham & Baker brings a trust factor where I know that I don’t have to worry about a thing. For me, this is just the gold standard.”
Nick Papadakes, PGA
Onwentsia Club
“The attention to detail was incredible. The three lodging choices were excellent and short travel time to the courses. Having made several trips to Scotland and Ireland using different golf travel companies I would rate Haversham & Baker as the top in all around service and experience.”
Dan Hermann
Evansville Country Club
“You might find a little better pricing, but you won’t find the attention to detail, service, and access that Haversham & Baker provides. A trip like this needs all of those to come together to be successful. It’s basically a turn-key trip for me.”
Aaron Krueger, PGA
Wakonda Club
“The attention to detail was incredible. The three lodging choices were excellent and short travel time to the courses. Having made several trips to Scotland and Ireland using different golf travel companies I would rate Haversham & Baker as the top in all around service and experience.”
Dan Hermann
Evansville Country Club
“You will never experience a trip like this in your lifetime. The experience with H&B is seamless and they arrange everything to your desired request. The flow of the golf courses from start to finish was spectacular and our driver, John Daly, was amazing!”
Kirk Rider, PGA
Bear Creek Golf Club
“This was our 70th birthday trip. The trip was over the top. The attention to detail was perfect. Adare Manor was our favorite. It was the best trip ever – thanks to Chris McConn for giving us the best birthday gift.”
John Pariseau
The Club at Cordillera
“It was truly a first class experience. All reservations were great, everything went as planned. There was time available to rest when needed, all I needed to do was golf, eat, drink, and relax! From a golfing standpoint, Old Head at Kinsale was just unbelievable – not perhaps the same quality golf as Ballybunion or Lahinch, but incredibly spectacular – it is a bucket list destination for sure.”
Glen Bitzenhofer
Coldstream Country Club
“Everything was great. H&B does a good job providing written descriptions, timing and plenty of details. Doonbeg and Old Head were fantastic places to golf and stay. The courses are amazing and the hotels and restaurants are first class.”
Derek Gentile
The Club at Wyndgate
“Our planner made the whole process exceptional. The knowledge, experience, advice and personality are great. Read the Field Manual and Final Marching Orders carefully. There is so much there of value. Many of the questions that came to me as captain were already answered.. people just overlooked or ignored those details.”
Dave Hampton
Pinehurst Country Club
“First let me say, this was an amazing trip. The courses and the accommodations were all top notch. the golf in Ireland is so much fun. I would say Royal County Down and Old Head were the highlights. As fun as it is, I would recommend taking a day off of golf for a day or two during the trip. Playing every day for two weeks gets a little tougher every time I go back.”
Mark Owen
The Canyon Club
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