5 Reasons to Head West for Golf in Ireland
1 – Better Golf Links
Ballybunion, Lahinch, Tralee, Sligo Golf Club – Need I say more? The Atlantic Coast of Ireland has some of the finest golf links golf courses in the world. While Portmarnock, The European, Royal County Down are all fine and much respected golf courses, teeing off into the Atlantic skyline is unrivalled.
2 – Better Scenery
While the Wicklow mountains can leave you breathless as you tee off at Druids Glen, striking a ball off the 3rd at Tralee Golf Club will make you happy you chose the West. It’s a classic par 3 with stunning views of the bay from all sides. If you get a good day at Tralee you could play this hole 18 times and walk away happy.
3 – Better Beaches
The Atlantic coastline of Ireland, borne of mother nature has crafted gems of the golfing world such as Lahinch in Clare, Donegal Golf Club and the Old Course in Ballybunion. The beaches these marvellous strips of golfing nirvana occupy are pristine.
4 – Better Pubs
While the buzz of Dublin & Belfast can be intoxicating, the charm & hospitality that comes when you walk into a local pub on the west coast of Ireland is unrivalled. The pub in Ireland, especially in areas where it acts as social network hub, can be a trove of local knowledge and you’ll hear many a story about the local environment from within.
5 – Better Air
When you want to get a way from it all – the west of Ireland, the Atlantic seaboard provides that solitude to blow away the cobwebs and reinvigorate the soul. Playing off of any of the golf courses over there will provide that.
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