Ballybunion — Old Course
Cliffside dunes golf that Tom Watson calls the best in the world.
Links StyleChampionship Level
€250 – €330greens fee
View CourseBucket ListLinks StyleGolf Road Trip
Ireland Bucket List Golf Tour
Ireland · Southwest & Northern Ireland
Ballybunion, Lahinch, Waterville and Old Head across the southwest coast. Cliffside links, small-town pubs and a van driver who knows every shortcut.
Budget / golfer
$3,500 – $5,700
Nights
6 nights
Rounds
6 rounds
Group size
8 – 12 golfers
Best season
May – Sep
Trip Overview
Best for
Groups making their first trip across the Atlantic.
Why this trip works
Four world-ranked links sit within a manageable drive of each other.
Trip vibe
Wind, rain, sun and a pint — sometimes all in one round.
Group fit
Eight to twelve golfers sharing a coach and a driver.
Included Courses
The rounds this template is built around.
Lahinch
Quirky, dune-framed and right in the middle of town.
Links StyleChallenging
€200 – €275greens fee
View CourseWaterville
Remote Ring of Kerry links with a spectacular back nine.
Links StyleChallenging
€215 – €290greens fee
View CourseOld Head of Kinsale
A headland 300 feet above the Atlantic — pure spectacle.
Links StyleModerate
€350 – €450greens fee
View CourseSample Itinerary
A typical 6-night, 6-round flow.
Day 1
Arrival & check-in
Travel into Ireland, check in, hit the range and settle in over a group dinner.
Day 2
Round 1
Morning tee times, afternoon free for the range, short course or a nap, dinner as a group.
Day 3
Round 2
Morning tee times, afternoon free for the range, short course or a nap, dinner as a group.
Day 4
Round 3
Morning tee times, afternoon free for the range, short course or a nap, dinner as a group.
Day 5
Round 4
Morning tee times, afternoon free for the range, short course or a nap, dinner as a group.
Day 6
Round 5
Morning tee times, afternoon free for the range, short course or a nap, dinner as a group.
Day 7
Final round & departure
Early tee time, settle the bets over lunch at the clubhouse, then afternoon flights home.
Suggested Lodging Style
Informational only — no booking yet.
Adare Manor / Trump Doonbeg
Five-star manor and resort stays.
€400 – €700 / night
Killarney town hotels
Central hotels walkable to pubs and dinner.
€150 – €240 / night
Guesthouses & B&Bs
Family-run rooms with full Irish breakfast.
€80 – €130 / night
Estimated Budget
Per golfer, based on a typical group.
- Golf
- $1,500 – $2,300
- Lodging
- $900 – $1,500
- Food and drinks
- $600 – $1,000
- Ground transportation
- $500 – $900
- Estimated total
- $3,500 – $5,700
Pricing is estimated and may vary by season, availability, group size and how far in advance you book.
Best For
Bucket-list trips Serious golfers Milestone celebrations
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