Links Golf In Ireland
Coastal Locations
Sandy Beaches
Rugged Dunes
Deep Bunkers
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Ireland Links
Ireland is widely regarded as the spiritual home of links golf. It’s a place where the game is played as it was intended; shaped by wind, weather and raw coastal terrain. Along the Atlantic and Irish Sea, natural dunes, firm fairways and dramatic horizons create some of the most revered golf experiences in the world.
Home to globally ranked courses such as Rosapenna Golf Club, Waterville Golf Club, Ballybunion Golf Club and Lahinch Golf Club, Ireland offers an unparalleled variety of championship links. Each of them are rewarding and utterly distinctive in their own right. Irish links are courses shaped by centuries of natural evolution and this is exactly what classes them amongst the very best there is to play around the world.
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Rosapenna Golf Club
- Set on the shores of Sheephaven Bay, County Donegal, with some of Ireland’s most unspoiled coastal scenery
- One of Ireland’s oldest golfing locations, with links golf played here since the late 19th century
- Home to three links courses, led by the renowned Old Tom Morris Links and Sandy Hills Links
- Sandy Hills Links, designed by Pat Ruddy, is regarded as one of Ireland’s finest modern links courses
- Courses shaped by natural dunes, Atlantic winds and coastal contours, offering a pure links experience
- Golf that rewards creativity, strategy and shot-making over raw power
- Remote Donegal setting delivers a strong sense of escape, space and timelessness
- Celebrated for authenticity and landscape, offering links golf as it was meant to be played
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Ballybunion Golf Club
- Located on the Atlantic coast of County Kerry, offering some of Ireland’s most dramatic and windswept links scenery
- Founded in 1893, with a long-standing reputation as one of the world’s great golfing destinations
- Home to two outstanding links courses: the Old Course and the Cashen Course
- The Old Course is consistently ranked among the top golf courses globally, celebrated for its towering dunes and seaside routing
- A classic links test shaped by natural terrain, firm turf and ever-changing Atlantic winds
- Demands imagination, precision and adaptability, rewarding creative shot-making over power
- Famously praised by Tom Watson, who described it as a course every golf architect should experience
- Regarded as a true pilgrimage course, where golf and untamed coastal landscape are inseparable
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Lahinch Golf Club
- Set along the Atlantic coastline of County Clare, shaped by wind, dunes and generations of golfing tradition
- Founded in 1892 and redesigned by Old Tom Morris, one of the most influential figures in golf history
- The Old Course is consistently ranked among the world’s finest links courses
- Renowned for its blind shots, natural routing and distinctive, irregular features
- Signature holes include the famous blind par-four fifth and the dramatic par-three twelfth played across a chasm
- A true links test that rewards imagination, confidence and local knowledge over power
- Proven modern championship venue, having hosted the Irish Open in 2019 and 2024
- Celebrated by purists for its character, authenticity and timeless links experience
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Portstewart Golf Club
- Set along the Atlantic coastline of County Londonderry, framed by some of the tallest dunes in Europe
- The Strand Course, redesigned by Open Champion Darren Clarke, reopened in 2015
- Instantly striking sense of scale, with sweeping views across dunes, ridges and open coastline
- Widely regarded as having one of the finest opening nines in links golf
- Fairways flow naturally through dunes, creating an expansive yet highly playable layout
- Rewards thoughtful positioning, confident driving and creative approach play
- Co-hosted the Irish Open in 2017 alongside Royal Portrush, proving its championship credentials
- A modern links experience that blends natural drama with traditional links principles
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Waterville Golf Club
- Set along a wide Atlantic bay on Ireland’s southwest coast of County Kerry
- One of Ireland’s great traditional links courses, with rolling dunes and sweeping sea views
- Established in 1889, offering deep roots in Irish golfing history
- A layout that rewards imaginative shot-making, precision and ground play
- Firm fairways and fast greens shaped naturally by coastal dunes and wind
- Playable across a variety of conditions, with weather adding constant variety to each round
- Located beside the coastal village of Waterville, known for its welcoming character and local culture
- Combines exceptional golf with a strong sense of place along the Wild Atlantic Way
Links Golf Ireland
Golf in Ireland is not simply about the course… it’s about the people, the stories shared after a round, and the landscapes that stay with you long after the final putt. Our role at Luxury Irish Tours is to connect these elements into a golf journey that feels effortless, personal and truly world-class. Get in touch with the team to learn more about how we curate an elite Ireland golf experience.
Ireland Links Courses
In Ireland, links golf is unique, and and no two rounds are ever the same. Fairways rise and fall unpredictably whilst greens emerge naturally from the landscape, More than power, Irish links reward imagination, patience and an understanding of how to work with the ground and therefore offer a purer, more elemental expression of the game.
At Luxury Irish Tours, we design and deliver bespoke golf itineraries tailored entirely around our guests. Whether travelling as touring professionals, competitive amateurs or seasonal players seeking an exceptional experience, each journey is curated to match playing ability, pace and personal interests. From securing tee times at the most sought-after links courses to arranging luxury accommodation, private transfers, dining and cultural experiences, every small detail is accounted for and attended to.
Hidden Links Ireland
Beyond Ireland’s world-famous championship courses lies a quieter, more elusive side of links golf. The hidden links courses known not for spectacle or status, but for purity, character and authenticity. These hidden links are where the game is played closest to its origins, shaped entirely by land, wind and tradition rather than modern design and fiercely protected by their communities. For those who gain access, the reward is an experience that feels personal, unfiltered and deeply memorable.
Courses such as County Sligo Golf Club (Rosses Point), Enniscrone Golf Club and Carne Golf Links showcase the full drama of Ireland’s western coastline; the towering dunes, rumpled fairways and greens that emerge naturally from the land. Elsewhere, clubs like Castlerock Golf Club and The Island Golf Club offer a more understated but equally demanding test. For experienced golfers, these hidden links rounds frequently become the highlight of an Irish golf journey. They are quieter, faster and more intimate than their famous counterparts.
At Luxury Irish Tours, access to Ireland’s hidden links is where bespoke planning truly comes into its own. By working closely with local clubs and designing itineraries around seasonal conditions, we are able to weave these rare, ‘restricted access’ courses into a wider golf experience.
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If you are dreaming of links golf in Ireland and are ready to experience the very best golf courses Ireland has to offer, get in touch with the team at Luxury Irish Tours and together we can plan a luxury golf trip that will last in your memory forever.
