This six-night, five-round package tours the finest courses in the Northwest Ireland, presenting a blend of classic and modern links layouts. These hidden gems of Ireland are sure to offer a warmfelt welcome and memorable Irish golfing experience. It’s available from April to October. Donegal is an isolated track on a peninsula. It presents the ideal blend between inland and links golf with two nine-hole loops that change the way the course plays daily. Enniscrone, on the West Coast of Ireland, is situated between the Ox Mountains and Killala Bay and presents not only a fine test of golf but exceptional beauty as well. Narin & Portnoo boasts tremendous coastline views and is considered one of the finest natural links courses in Ireland having undergone a complete restoration by Gil Hanse. Ballyliffin Old Links delivers a strategic test amid the beauty of Glashedy Rock in the distance. Ballyliffin Glashedy Links features fantastic panoramic views of countryside and coastline. Often called the 'Dornoch of Ireland' because of its location on the country’s extreme northern tip, this links poses a challenge that makes golfers glad they travelled the extra miles. Deluxe accommodations are provided at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa and Ballyliffin Lodge.
Sample Itinerary in Brief
| Day 1: |
US Depart |
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| Day 2: |
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo |
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| Day 3: |
Donegal |
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo |
| Day 4: |
Enniscrone - The Dunes |
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo |
| Day 5: |
Narin & Portnoo |
Ballyliffin Lodge |
| Day 6: |
Ballyliffin - Old |
Ballyliffin Lodge |
| Day 7: |
Ballyliffin - Glashedy |
Ballyliffin Lodge |
| Day 8: |
Ireland Depart |
<Day 2 3 nights ~ Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo
Bed & Breakfast.
<Day 3 ~ Donegal Golf Club
Today play Donegal (tbc). More commonly known as Murvagh the course is delightfully located on a peninsula in Donegal Bay and isolated from the rest of the world, Donegal is an excellent mixture of inland and links golf. The course forms two loops of nine holes as opposed to the traditional ''out and back''. Please note caddies are not available but a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
<Day 4 ~ Enniscrone Golf Club
Golf today on Enniscrone (tbc), another of Irelands great West Coast links courses. Where the quality of the golf is matched by the surroundings, with the Ox mountains on one side and Killala bay stretching out to meet the Atlantic Ocean on the other side. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
Click here for the golf course VIDEO
Click here for the golf course VIDEO
<Day 5 ~ Narin & Portnoo Golf Club
Play today at Narin & Portnoo (tbc) . The course is situated in the beautiful seaside resort of Portnoo in South West Donegal. It is considered to be one of the finest natural links courses in Ireland, and is certainly one of the most scenic with views out to Aranmore Island and Croghy Head. Under new ownership in 2018 the links has been upgraded with the project entrusted to Gil Hanse and his team. The changes being implemented will elevate Narin & Portnoo into one of the finest links courses in the country.
Drone Footage - Narin & Portnoo Links, Ireland
A Greenside Chat: "The Story of Ireland's Latest Links Redesign" ~ Narin & Portnoo Links
<Day 5 3 nights ~ Ballyliffin Lodge
Bed & Breakfast.
Your Itinerary
The Ballyliffin Lodge opened in June 2005. The luxurious Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa has been built to 4 star standards and promises to become one of Ireland's first class retreats. The hotel from its elevated location in the village of Ballyliffin affords wonderful views taking in the world famous Ballyliffin Golf Club, the golden sands of Pollan Bay and the Atlantic ocean. It has been designed to make modern facilities available, yet not lose the traditional Irish atmosphere enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The Lodge accommodation provides 40 en-suite bedrooms with spa and leisure facilities including swimming pools, gym, spa bath, sauna and steam rooms. The Holly Tree restaurant is already an established destination for discerning diners, small intimate and classic ambience, attentive service and finest cusine combine to make breakfast or dinner a memorable experience for all. The walls of the traditional Irish pub with authentic detailing and olde worlde atmosphere are adorned with photographs amd illustrations of local characters and the heritage of the area. Feature timber panelling and period charm blends with twenty first century technology in air conditioning and flat media screens with, of course, quality pub food with waiter service.<Day 6 ~ Ballyliffin Golf Club
Today play Ballyliffin - Old Links (tbc). The course as we know today was opened for play in 1973. True links course with natural grasses and strategic bunkering. A fine layout which provides a stern test of your skills. The back nine features a fantastic stretch of holes bordering the ocean with stunning views out to Glashedy Rock. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
<Day 7 ~ Ballyliffin Golf Club
Today play Ballyliffin - Glashedy Links (tbc). This new course opened in the summer of 1995 and offers a modern championship test that is considered by many to be the best new links course built this century. Ballyliffin is Ireland's most northerly golf club and is often referred to as ''the Dornoch of Ireland''. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
Click here for the golf course VIDEO
Click here for the golf course VIDEO
Sample Detailed Itinerary
Day 1:
This evening depart the United States.
Day 2:
On arrival at the Airport you will be met by PerryGolf personnel who will assist you with your luggage and transfer to your transportation.
Your preferred arrival & departure airport options are dependent on your personal preferences. The closest airport to your first hotel/golf course is listed first. Some airports have direct transatlantic flights from US cities while others only offer service with connections through European hub cities. Our air department is available to talk through your air travel options.
OVERNIGHT: Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo - Standard Room
Day 3: Donegal
Today play Donegal (tbc). More commonly known as Murvagh the course is delightfully located on a peninsula in Donegal Bay and isolated from the rest of the world, Donegal is an excellent mixture of inland and links golf. The course forms two loops of nine holes as opposed to the traditional ''out and back''. Please note caddies are not available but a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
OVERNIGHT: Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo - Standard Room
Day 4: Enniscrone - The Dunes
Golf today on Enniscrone (tbc), another of Irelands great West Coast links courses. Where the quality of the golf is matched by the surroundings, with the Ox mountains on one side and Killala bay stretching out to meet the Atlantic Ocean on the other side. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
Click here for the golf course VIDEO
OVERNIGHT: Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo - Standard Room
Day 5: Narin & Portnoo
Play today at Narin & Portnoo (tbc) . The course is situated in the beautiful seaside resort of Portnoo in South West Donegal. It is considered to be one of the finest natural links courses in Ireland, and is certainly one of the most scenic with views out to Aranmore Island and Croghy Head. Under new ownership in 2018 the links has been upgraded with the project entrusted to Gil Hanse and his team. The changes being implemented will elevate Narin & Portnoo into one of the finest links courses in the country.
Drone Footage - Narin & Portnoo Links, Ireland
A Greenside Chat: "The Story of Ireland's Latest Links Redesign" ~ Narin & Portnoo Links
OVERNIGHT: Ballyliffin Lodge - Standard Room
Day 6: Ballyliffin - Old
Today play Ballyliffin - Old Links (tbc). The course as we know today was opened for play in 1973. True links course with natural grasses and strategic bunkering. A fine layout which provides a stern test of your skills. The back nine features a fantastic stretch of holes bordering the ocean with stunning views out to Glashedy Rock. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
OVERNIGHT: Ballyliffin Lodge - Standard Room
Day 7: Ballyliffin - Glashedy
Today play Ballyliffin - Glashedy Links (tbc). This new course opened in the summer of 1995 and offers a modern championship test that is considered by many to be the best new links course built this century. Ballyliffin is Ireland's most northerly golf club and is often referred to as ''the Dornoch of Ireland''. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
Click here for the golf course VIDEO
OVERNIGHT: Ballyliffin Lodge - Standard Room
Day 8:
Depart Ireland from Airport.
Golf Schedule
Donegal
Dunes block the view of the Atlantic Ocean on many holes at Donegal, which is on the Murvagh Penninsula with the Bluestack Mountains in the background. However, the sound of waves crashing serves as the soundtrack for each swing. The inward loop is protected by those dunes, so take time to savor the view from the elevated tee at No. 8, a sensational par-5. The 2011 Open Champion Darren Clarke is a member here and labels the layout as one of his favorites.
Enniscrone - The Dunes
Set along the scenic west coast of Ireland in County Sligo on a promontory that juts into Killala Bay, the Dunes at Enniscrone is a true Irish links. Hackett used the natural contours and the majestic landscape to craft this design. Altogether, 12 of the 18 holes wind through the shaggy dunes that border the coast. The course culminates with a magnificent stretch of four holes running parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. A sharp bump-and-run game is useful here.
Narin & Portnoo
The course is situated in the beautiful seaside resort of Portnoo in South West Donegal. It is considered to be one of the finest natural links courses in Ireland, and is certainly one of the most scenic with views out to Aranmore Island and Croghy Head. Under new ownership in 2018 the links has been upgraded with the project entrusted to Gil Hanse and his team. The changes being implemented will elevate Narin & Portnoo into one of the finest links courses in the country.
Drone Footage - Narin & Portnoo Links, Ireland
A Greenside Chat: "The Story of Ireland's Latest Links Redesign" ~ Narin & Portnoo Links
Ballyliffin - Old
The course as we know today was opened for play in 1973. True links course with natural grasses and strategic bunkering. Avoiding the pot bunkers that lurk in the fairways is a key component of managing the course - and escaping with your score in tact. A fine layout which provides a stern test for golfers of all skill levels. The back nine features a fantastic stretch of holes bordering the ocean with stunning views out to Glashedy Rock.
Ballyliffin - Glashedy
Often called the “Dornoch of Ireland” because of its location on the country’s extreme northern tip, this links poses a challenge that makes golfers glad they travelled the extra miles. Fantastic panoramic views of countryside and coastline are available throughout the property, Glashedy Rock sits just offshore and it’s easy to see why Glashedy has earned the reputation as Ireland’s hidden gem. Ruddy, one of the co-architects, treated this as his masterpiece throughout the years, often returning to polish and enhance an aspect.
Accommodations
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo
Surrounded by the wild and beautiful countryside of Rosses Point, the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Sligo is an easy 5 minutes drive to Sligo's city centre. All 132 rooms, suites and business class rooms are equipped with high-quality amenities such as Vogue mattresses from Respa while free wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel for all guests. Solas Spa & Wellness Centre is the ultimate in pampering experiences and offers an impressive thermal suite featuring a Razul, seven creatively designed treatment rooms, balneotherapy and a dry floatation tank. Classiebawn Restaurant features the very best of local produces and serves eclectic dishes alongside spectacular views of Sligo Bay and the Benwisken Bar is the perfect place to relax after a long day, while Memory Harbour Lounge is ideal for a drink and a view across the bay.
Ballyliffin Lodge
The Ballyliffin Lodge opened in June 2005. The luxurious Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa has been built to 4 star standards and promises to become one of Ireland's first class retreats. The hotel from its elevated location in the village of Ballyliffin affords wonderful views taking in the world famous Ballyliffin Golf Club, the golden sands of Pollan Bay and the Atlantic ocean. It has been designed to make modern facilities available, yet not lose the traditional Irish atmosphere enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The Lodge accommodation provides 40 en-suite bedrooms with spa and leisure facilities including swimming pools, gym, spa bath, sauna and steam rooms. The Holly Tree restaurant is already an established destination for discerning diners, small intimate and classic ambience, attentive service and finest cusine combine to make breakfast or dinner a memorable experience for all. The walls of the traditional Irish pub with authentic detailing and olde worlde atmosphere are adorned with photographs amd illustrations of local characters and the heritage of the area. Feature timber panelling and period charm blends with twenty first century technology in air conditioning and flat media screens with, of course, quality pub food with waiter service.
Ground Transportation
VW Caravelle automatic 5-6 days
SELF DRIVE BASIS - THE FOLLOWING RENTAL VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR COSTING
Hertz: VW Caravelle with automatic transmission or similar, with unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Insurance Theft Protection Insurance, Location Service Charge and tax. (Excess of €5,000 is applicable. Liability can be waived by purchasing SDW at time of rental)
Radisson Blu Sligo - exterior
Narin & Portnoo Golf Club
Ballyliffin - exterior
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