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Best Golf Courses in South West Ireland

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✍️ Sam Brooks | ⏰ 8 min read

Best Golf Courses South West Ireland

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Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg

<p>The only course designed by Greg Norman in the entirety of the UK &amp; Ireland, Trump Doonbeg is certainly one of his masterpieces. However, it could be said that the greater credit belongs to Mother Nature, with 14 greens and 12 fairways mown where they lay, the course is mesmerising in its natural beauty.</p> <p>Forged along the County Clare coastline, 16 holes boast astonishing views over the Atlantic.</p> <p><a href="/trump-international-golf-links-doonbeg">More info on Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg &gt;&gt;</a></p> <table><thead> <tr> <th>Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Location</strong></td> <td>Co. Clare, Ireland</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Length</strong></td> <td>7,400 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Par</strong></td> <td>72</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Designed by</strong></td> <td>Greg Norman &amp; Dr Martin Hawtree</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Established</strong></td> <td>2002</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> <p><em>"Standards are set at Doonbeg as soon as you arrive on the 1st tee where you are greeted by a dramatic par 5 with the Atlantic Ocean sitting a 7 iron or 2 to your left."</em><br> <strong>Rory (Marketing: Handicap 8)</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Call <strong><a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a></strong> to speak to Rory about playing this course.</p>

Adare Manor

<p>Originally designed by internationally recognised golf architect Robert Trent Jones Senior, the course at Adare Manor was given a major update by Tom Fazio in 2017.</p> <p>Tom has designed a course where each hole boasts distinct character and unique playability, creating a complete golf experience to satisfy all levels of golfer, whether they play from the forward or back tees.</p> <p><a href="/adare-manor-golf-hotel">More info on Adare Manor &gt;&gt;</a></p> <table><thead> <tr> <th>Adare Manor facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Location</strong></td> <td>Co. Limerick, Ireland</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Length</strong></td> <td>7,509 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Par</strong></td> <td>72</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Designed by</strong></td> <td>Robert Trent Jones Snr, Tom Fazio</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Established</strong></td> <td>1955</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Hosted Ryder Cup</strong></td> <td>2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Hosted Irish Open</strong></td> <td>2 times (2007-08)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Where to stay</strong></td> <td><a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-breaks/ireland-killarney">Killarney</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> <p><em>"The Golf Course at Adare Manor is now one of just a handful of courses worldwide to have the patented Sub Air technology, also found at Augusta National, making it a pleasure to play at any time of year."</em><br> <a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-experts/rob-houston"><strong>Rob (UK &amp; Ireland Team: Handicap 16)</strong></a></p> </blockquote> <p>Call <strong><a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a></strong> to speak to Rob about playing this course.</p>

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Handicap: 4
Favourite Course: Old Head
My 'Expert' areas: St Andrews or Dublin
Best trip I've done: St Andrews Old Course, Kingsbarns & Dumbarnie Links
Where my next trip is to: Augusta to watch The Masters with my Dad

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