THE SOUTH WEST
Golfers will always seek out the best destinations and Ireland is a
haven for golfers, being home to 40 of the world's 150 links courses and
some of the world's oldest established parkland courses. The South West
of Ireland is now recognised as one of the most popular golf
destinations in the world, offering the best combination of world-class
links courses such as Lahinch, Doonbeg, Ballybunion, Tralee, Dingle,
Dooks, Old Head and Waterville and traditional parkland courses of Cork, Dromoland,
Adare, Killarney, Ring of Kerry and Fota Island. These courses offer the
perfect menu to plan your ideal and memorable golf holiday.
> The region has hosted visitors for countless decades and a very high
standard of service can be expected.
> The region is easily accessible from USA, UK and Continental Europe.
> The friendliness of the Irish people is second to none.
> There is a vast choice of award winning accommodation to suit all
budgets from self-catering and charming country guesthouses to manor
hotels and 5 star deluxe hotels.
> There are many choices of restaurants offering the best in home and
international cuisine, coupled with wonderful local traditional Irish pubs.
> The non-golfer is spoilt for choice, with places of historic and
cultural interest to visit, such as castles, museums and theatres. The
large selection of outdoor activities includes hill walking, trekking,
biking, horse riding, shooting, fishing, surfing, horse racing and
organised sightseeing and shopping trips.
> It is worth noting that many of the world's leading players not only
use the South West of Ireland for vacations but as a warm up venue for
the British Open. This is a strong testament to the popularity of the
region and its golf courses.
DID YOU KNOW...
Tiger Woods, Mark O'Meara, Lee Janzen and David Duval are all members
of Waterville Golf Links...