Ireland Golf Course Reviews
Lahinch's Old Course in Ireland is links golf at its best
Lahinch's Old Course, redesigned first by Alister Mackenzie in 1927, is a visual stunner to rival the British Isle's most spectacular and storied golf courses. There isn't a mundane shot on the entire golf course, and your jaw will often drop at the views. Undulating fairways, heavily guarded greens and blind shots are among Lahinch's challenges.
... full article »Ballybunion Golf Club's Cashen Course: A worthy, mischievous little sister
How do you follow the most famous seaside links course in Ireland? If you're the Ballybunion Golf Club and you're looking to take some of the playing pressure off of your 1893-vintage classic Old Course, you acquire a stunningly beautiful tract of land and then hire the most influential architect of the mid-20th century, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., writes Kiel Christianson. The Cashen Course is a worthy, if vexing, little sister to the storied Old Course.
... full article »Irish eyes are smiling on Mount Juliet layout
Located nearly 75 miles southwest of Dublin, Mount Juliet Estate is one of the most desirable vacation locations in Ireland, if not all of Europe. The only Jack Nicklaus signature course in the country, the course is more than 7,100 yards of rolling, tree lined terrain, with diabolical pins placed on heavily contoured greens. Staff writer Joel Zuckerman is your guide.
... full article »Doonbeg makes a bold statement on the international scene
Snails, grey dunes, and 100-plus years of obsolescence aside, Doonbeg opened for play in July 2002, instantaneously dropping jaws and stirring conversation. As Derek Duncan points out, "The unique land formations and sleek architecture are at once haunting and daring." In short, Doonbeg is modern golf in an old world setting. Sites such as this can be counted on fingers and toes. If you're bringing your sticks to Eire, don't miss it.
... full article »Powerscourt GC unknown to many, but they like it that way
In Dublin, Ireland, Powerscourt Golf Course at Enniskerry is part of the renowned Powerscourt Estate which dates back to the 14th century, the golf club now boasts two magnificent courses.
... full article »Changes in the wind at Waterville Golf Links
WATERVILLE, CO. KERRY, IRELAND (Sept. 27, 2003) -- Waterville Golf Links, one of the oldest sites for golf in the Republic of Ireland, is in the midst of one of a renovation that will both preserve the integrity of the course and update the layout to maximize the potential of the site.
... full article »Ceann Sibeal Golf Course offers classic taste of Ireland
In Dingle, Ceann Sibeal Golf Course offers players a classic taste of unforgetable Ireland golf. Near the Atlantic Ocean, this course is as Irish as it gets, and is even near Dick Mack's.
... full article »Old Head and the European Club are the new classics of Ireland
People think of classic links courses when they think of Ireland. But new classics like Old Head and the European Club have changed how people view golf courses in Kinsale. Courses like Ballybunion, Lahinch, Waterville and Tralee have new competition.
... full article »Lahinch Golf Club is Positively Enchanting
The Old Course of Lahinch Golf Club is a true delight in Ireland. Lahinch is actually two courses. The Old Course, lying between the road and the sea, is one of the superior sites in all of golf and the Castle Course
... full article »It's All About the Dunes at Doonbeg
Located near Lahinch, the Doonbeg Golf Links on Ireland's southwestern is the next great European golf course, and the next great Greg Norman design. Going around Doughmore Bay, Doonbeg is an instant Irish classic.
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Planning next year's Ireland vacation? Here are some can't-miss golf courses to play
It's never too early to plan your next Ireland golf vacation. From the northwest and Ballyliffin to Northern Ireland's Royal County Down, Staff Writer Brandon T [...]
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