Ireland Golf Club

The golf clubs of Ireland encompass a wide range of courses for people of varied skill levels. It should be noted that playing golf in Ireland involves a fair amount of pride swallowing, so do not count on breaking any long standing course records. It is best to spend as much time as possible researching the courses themselves so you can anticipate their level of difficulty.

There are several helpful guidebooks that specialize in golf travels in Ireland. Pictures and hole-by-hole breakdown of Ireland golf clubs are also available online.

If you are used to the golf courses of North America, expect to make a few modifications in Ireland. Links golf is a different animal altogether, and the best courses are often the ones that exist naturally. Locals are known to say the country's best courses are found, not made. Because Ireland is so green, and marked by ever-rolling hills and cliffs, a typical hole at one of Ireland's premier golf clubs may be labeled only by the flagstick. Since many of Ireland best courses are on coastal areas, you will encounter breathtaking views and the cool, salty breezes that define golf in Ireland.

Beyond the game itself, Ireland golf clubs offer environments that are rich with the history and the flavor of the game. There a several legendary clubs in Ireland, most of which are in the Southwestern coastal areas. There are also numerous challenging courses, however, farther inland. If you play a course that is less known than Lahinch or Ballybunion for example, expect to find smaller, earthier clubhouses with fewer amenities for tourists. Some of the grander golf clubs in Ireland, on the other hand, contain restaurants, spas and even lodging accommodations.