10 Best Golf Courses in Ireland | Does Ireland have good golf courses?
[Music] since the establishment of the royal cara golf club back in 1853 ireland has become recognized globally as a great golfing destination whether you’re combining it with a trip to the british isles or taking it on its own it’s bound to be a fulfilling golfing experience with over 330 golf clubs the republic of ireland boasts one-third of all links courses in the world and includes a slew of exceptional championship courses and spectacular locations from the historic array of golf courses in the east to the wing baron links in the west the emerald aisle has everything you need so let’s get started [Music] at the 10th position of our list we have the county’s legal golf club the county’s legal golf club is as challenging as it is scenic the 18 hole traditional links layout designed by harry cole measures 6136 meters with the nine whole course at 2785 meters bordering the atlantic ocean with bumblebee and ngnaria as the backdrop the course utilizes the natural contours of the dune-covered landscape there are especially scenic views of five irish countess from the third tee the course provides a challenge to the best of golfers while fun for all county solido is open to visitors all year round and comes equipped with its own public driving range moving on to the next at number nine with karn golf links karn golf link sits on the west coast of ireland and lies in magnificent unspoiled sand dunes the course overlooks blacks at bay and the wild atlantic ocean near the town of belmont the eddie hackett designed 6 700 yard links proves to be a challenging test from the opening par 4 to the magnificent par 518 the layout of this course gives the sense that it has been here since ancient times its white sandy atlantic beaches stretch for miles and its bountiful wildlife provide a warm welcome in additional nine holes the kilmore nine opened in 2013. gym main design and mcintosh golf design created these holes the number eight position is held by druid’s glen hotel and golf resort the beautiful druids glen hotellin golf resort is situated in county wicklow the garden of ireland it is just 20 miles south of dublin east coast and about 50 minutes from the airport nestling between the wickle mountains and the irish sea this spectacular reserve consists of two contrasting championship golf courses druids glenn and druitty the course hosted the irish open four years in a row 1996 1999 as well as the prestigious sea trophy this parkland course offers 6202 yards and the island green at 17 provides one of the most exciting tests in next at number 7 we had the island golf club established in 1890 the island golf club enjoys a unique setting bordered by the irc on three sides it is a classic lynx course set in a rugged terrain and nestled between the high sand dunes along the east coast of the country only 15 minutes from dublin airport and 30 minutes from dublin city center the island is one of the ireland’s oldest courses and enjoys an excellent international reputation the club currently hosts regional qualifying games for the open championship and has co-hosted strobe play qualifying for the british amateur championship in 2019 consistently ranked among the top courses in ireland it is required playing for those wishing to gain a true lynx experience the number six position is held by balabanian golf clue on the northwest coast of county cary lies one of the most well-known golf courses in ireland balabinian golf club it sits perched on a beautiful stretch of saint dunes overlooking the atlantic ocean there are two challenging and unique lynx golf courses here the old course in the trent jones caching course the old course provides counter fairways that tumble down through a blanket of grassy dunes while the tjc course is located along the sweeping undisturbed shoreline and offers breathtaking views throughout whatever your choice of course every hole every hazard and every shot is defined by the rugged nature of the west coast of ireland the number five position is dominated by king crab wood golf and country club the club is the latest stage in the evolution of castle laney golf club initially founded as a nine-hole course in 1905 can crowd wood golf and country club was located opposite the entrance to king crowdwood the course then closed down in 1949 and it was until 1985 that it was reborn in the grounds of hope castle visible across luft muknow it finally moved to its current location in 2008 and expanded to 18 holes the course has a nice layout and there is a good variety of hulls king crab wood is both hilly and long and you may need to call in the help of a buddy it is a unique setting and is guaranteed to impress all who play or visit here at the fourth position of our list we have language golf club lange golf club is situated on the west coast of ireland beside the little village of lighthinch county clare before last year’s irish open 2019 the last professional tournament held at lance was a 1975 carol’s irish match play won by christy o’connor junior founded in 1892 the original layout of the old course was the creation of old tom morris this world famous klondike and del holz remain in play today it has been described as the sin andrews of ireland and those who know the place firmly believe that it doesn’t need comparison with any of the game’s other world class venues moving on to the next at number three with trolley golf club designed and built by arnold palmer this stunning setting represents a true paradise for those willing to challenge it the course is widely claimed as one of the finest links courses in the world although the whole course is magnificent it is the back nine at trolley golf club that sets it apart from the rest of the field each hole hugs the rugby coastline and provides spectacular views while taking the golfer back into the clubhouse compared to tougher courses like balibunion or lange trolley is surprisingly playable for the majority of golfers however as mentioned it is the experience of the course that settles itself into the golfer’s memory the number two position is held by colleen castle golf club home of the spectacular and challenging championship jack nick hall signature golf course a golfer’s dream voted best parkland course in the greater dublin area colleen castle golf club is located only 30 minutes from both dublin city center and dublin airport the course measures over 7 700 yards from the back tees and the substantial investment in the drainage system has provided a course that is playable 365 days of the year killeen castle hosted the prestigious salon cup in 2011 attracting some of the greatest female golfers in the world this course is not to be missed finally the number one position is dominated by old head golf links sitting at the top of our list of the best golf courses in ireland is old head golf lengths this true lynx is among the most renowned golf courses in the world it was purchased in 1989. before jon and patrick o’connor spent nearly 10 years creating the breathtaking course it finally opened in 1997 the track reaches out over two miles into the atlantic ocean and is home to the most spectacular world-class golf course located in county cork on the southwest coast of ireland the old head of kinsell has developed into one of the most recognized and sought after golf experiences anywhere on earth so there you have it ireland has got you sorted for your next golfing experience and it’s not just the gulf that brings people here the people of ireland are known worldwide for their warm hospitality and rich culture there are plenty of sites to plan your golf trip around to castles cliffs and remote atlantic islands to name but a few the cities of dublin galway and court serve up some great nightlife and attractions while the country’s countless small villages provide authentic pubs traditional music and spectacular scenery so don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell 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The 10 Best Golf Courses in Ireland
10. The County Sligo Golf Club
9. Carne Golf Links
8. Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort
7. The Island Golf Club
6. Ballybunion Golf Club
5. Concra Wood Golf & Country Club
4. Lahinch Golf Club
3. Tralee Golf Club
2. Killeen Castle Golf Club
1. Old Head Golf Links
Since the establishment of the Royal Curragh Golf Club back in 1853, Ireland has become recognised globally as a great golfing destination. Whether you’re combining it with a trip to the British Isles, or taking it on its own, it’s bound to be a fulfilling golfing experience. With over 330 golf clubs, the Republic of Ireland boasts one third of all links courses in the world and includes a slew of exceptional championship courses in spectacular locations. From the historic array of golf courses in the east to the wind battered links in the west, the Emerald Isle has everything you need!
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