My 10 Favorite Holes in Ireland

ireland holes

Ireland is a magical place—especially for golfers. Anytime you set foot on the verdant shores of the Emerald Isle, it’s a chance to enjoy some of the world’s best golf, along with off-course experiences that make you want to never leave. Ireland is famous for its storied links gems, of course, but there are many […]

Northwest Ireland: The Emerald Isle’s Wild Card

Northwest Ireland

Want an adventure in links golf at its full-blown, brawny best? Make your way to the Northwest Corner of the Emerald Isle. If you were to jump into a dinghy—with your clubs, of course—and row across the sea to Ireland, your nearest place to set ashore would be the wild and windswept Mullet Peninsula in […]

Tom Doak is Building His First Course in Ireland

By Tony Dear     In 1993, Tom Doak made a handshake agreement with the owner of Old Head in County Cork, Ireland, to design 18 holes but, for one reason or another, the plan fell apart. A decade or so later, another opportunity arose at Castlegregory, 10 miles west of Tralee on the beautiful […]