The Best Golf Courses in Ireland

Discover Ireland's top golf courses with our ultimate guide, where every swing is met with rolling green landscapes, rugged coastlines, and the occasional whisper of an Atlantic breeze. Explore legendary links courses steeped in history, luxurious resorts with world-class greens, and venues that have hosted global tournaments. Packed with expert insights, detailed reviews, and practical tips, this guide connects you to the heart of Irish golfing. Whether you’re chasing a laid-back round in the countryside or challenging your skills on iconic championship courses, Ireland offers a golfing experience like no other. Step onto the fairway and let the magic of the Emerald Isle elevate your game!

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Top 10 courses in Ireland

Trump International Golf Links: Doonbeg

Doonbeg Golf Links – A Bucket List Destination for Golfers Doonbeg Golf Links is one of Ireland’s most breathtaking coastal golf courses, offering a world-class links experience along the Wild... Read more →

Rosapenna Golf Resort: Sandy Hills

The Sandy Hills Course at Rosapenna Golf Resort, designed by Pat Ruddy and Frank Casey Sr. in 2003, cuts through towering dunes to create a thrilling links experience. Located in... Read more →

Hogs Head Golf Club

Located on the Hogs Head peninsula near Waterville, Hogs Head Golf Club offers a private, American-style golfing experience in Ireland’s southwest. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course includes... Read more →

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort

Adare Manor, redesigned by Tom Fazio in 2018, sits on a picturesque estate in County Limerick. The course features SubAir greens and pristine conditioning, making it one of Ireland’s finest... Read more →

The European Club

The European Club, Pat Ruddy’s lifetime masterpiece, opened in 1992 and features pot bunkers lined with railroad ties and two additional par-3 holes. Located along Arklow Bay, the course winds... Read more →

Old Head Golf Links: Old Head

Old Head Golf Links in County Cork offers one of Ireland’s most dramatic settings, with holes perched 300 feet above the Atlantic on a rugged peninsula. Designed by Ron Kirby... Read more →

St. Patrick’s Links

Opened in 2021, St. Patrick’s Links at Rosapenna is Tom Doak’s reimagining of 300 acres of prime dunesland along Sheephaven Bay. With broad fairways, cambered greens, and a stunning seaside... Read more →

The K Club: Palmer North

The Palmer Course at The K Club in County Kildare is one of Ireland’s most prestigious tournament venues, having hosted the 2006 Ryder Cup and multiple European and Irish Opens.... Read more →


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