Killarney
- Rated 9.0 by 41 golfers
1 Night, 2 Rounds
- 1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Killarney Plaza Hotel
- 1 Round at Killeen Course, Killarney
- 1 Round at Beaufort Golf Club
Best Golf Courses in South West Ireland
Golf in South West Ireland
There is a certain magic found along the Wild Atlantic Way that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else in the golfing world. For those who believe that golf is a game meant to be played amidst towering dunes, salty sea spray and the rugged unpredictability of nature, South West Ireland is the ultimate pilgrimage.
This is a land where the fairways feel like they have been carved by the elements rather than machines and where every tee box offers a view more spectacular than the last.
From the dramatic cliff-tops of Old Head to the "St Andrews of Ireland" at Lahinch, the South West is home to a concentrated collection of world-class links that test your skill, your nerve and your imagination.
Whether you are navigating the legendary dunes of Ballybunion or preparing for the Ryder Cup stage at the immaculate Adare Manor, this region delivers a raw and authentic golfing experience that lingers in the memory long after the final putt has dropped.
We have curated this guide to help you plan your next great adventure to the Emerald Isle, ensuring every detail of your journey is as exceptional as the courses themselves.
Pack your waterproofs, sharpen your low-ball flight and get ready to discover the very best golf courses South West Ireland has to offer.
Courses you should be playing in South West Ireland
Old Course Ballybunion
Old Course Lahinch
Waterville Golf Links
Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg
Adare Manor
Tralee
Old Head Golf Links
Dooks
Killeen Course Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
Cork
Trending South West Ireland Golf Course Deals
County Clare
- Rated 9.2 by 19 golfers
1 Night, 2 Rounds
- 1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg
- 2 Rounds at Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg
South West Ireland
- Rated 9.4 by 30 golfers
2 Nights, 2 Rounds
- 2 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Killarney Towers Hotel
- 1 Round at Mahony's Point Course, Killarney
- 1 Round at Old Course, Ballybunion
Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg
The only course designed by Greg Norman in the entirety of the UK & 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.
Forged along the County Clare coastline, 16 holes boast astonishing views over the Atlantic.
More info on Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg >>
| Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg facts | |
|---|---|
| Location | Co. Clare, Ireland |
| Length | 7,400 yards |
| Par | 72 |
| Designed by | Greg Norman & Dr Martin Hawtree |
| Established | 2002 |
"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."
Rory (Marketing: Handicap 8)
Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to Rory about playing this course.
County Clare
- Rated 9.2 by 19 golfers
1 Night, 2 Rounds
- 1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg
- 2 Rounds at Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg
Adare Manor
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.
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.
| Adare Manor facts | |
|---|---|
| Location | Co. Limerick, Ireland |
| Length | 7,509 yards |
| Par | 72 |
| Designed by | Robert Trent Jones Snr, Tom Fazio |
| Established | 1955 |
| Hosted Ryder Cup | 2027 |
| Hosted Irish Open | 2 times (2007-08) |
| Where to stay | Killarney |
"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."
Rob (UK & Ireland Team: Handicap 16)
Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to Rob about playing this course.
South West Ireland
- Rated 10.0 by 12 golfers
1 Night, 1 Round
- 1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort
- 1 Round at Adare Manor Golf Club
More About Sam
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
Give Sam a call on 0800 043 6644 to arrange your next golf break.
Sam Brooks
UK & Ireland Golf Expert
Why Book With Your Golf Travel?
We are the experts
Expertise
Your Golf Travel provides golf holidays arranged by golfers with experience of all venues.
Book with confidence
ABTOT, ATOL, IATA & IAGTO
Quality Assurance for hotels & golf course, Health & Safety Assurance.
Exceptional choice
Worldwide Destinations
Your Golf Travel gives golfers a choice of 3,500 destinations in 24 countries.
With you every step of the way
24 Hour Support
24/7 telephone support in the event of needing assistance whilst on your holiday.
Price protection
Price Promise
Our unerring commitment to providing the best value golf experiences means that we promise to match or better any confirmed quote from our industry competitors for an identical product.
We listen to our customers
Customer Service
Rated excellent by Trustpilot with award winning customer service.
