Ireland has over 400 golf courses, including 58 of the world’s 247 true links courses, and seven of the global top 100, more per square mile than almost anywhere on earth. Ireland golf trips offer something genuinely different: dramatic coastal links, warm hospitality, and some of the most scenic fairways in the world.
Whether you’re planning golf tours in Ireland that take in the wild North West or the world-ranked courses of the South West, the variety is unmatched. Ireland golf packages can be built around a single region or combined across multiple tours for a complete island experience.
Premier Golf has been arranging golf tours to Ireland since 1988 and with a full-time office in the country and close relationships with ground handlers, you will be well looked after when booking a trip through us. Expect to be greeted by a Premier Golf representative when you arrive in Ireland and begin your Irish golf tour.
Our Ireland golf tour specialists develop specific programs for each individual trip to ensure you get the most out of your experience. With direct flights from multiple US cities, Ireland provides an ideal golfing vacation.
Get in touch with our Ireland golf specialists to create your own custom luxury golf trip to Ireland.
6 nights & 5 rounds from $6,172
South west Ireland has a variety of breathtaking courses, with many overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. One must-play course here is Ballybunion. Established in 1893, it is considered one of the finest links courses in the world. There’s also Lahinch, Tralee, Waterville, Doonbeg, and Old Head, all of which could be played on the same trip. This is one of our most popular Ireland golf packages for groups visiting the South West.
6 nights & 6 rounds from $6,343
Northern Ireland is home to several picturesque Irish golf courses, including Royal Portrush, host of the Open Championship in 2025. On a Northern Ireland golf trip, you’ll also have the opportunity to play iconic courses at Portstewart, Castlerock, and Ardglass. Perhaps the star of this trip, though, is Royal County Down Golf Club. Nestled at the foot of the majestic Mourne Mountains, it’s ranked as one of the top golf courses in the world.
6 nights & 5 rounds from $4,608
Several of the best Ireland golf courses lie on the north west coast, including Donegal, Carne, Enniscrone, and Ballyliffin. Each course is unique and beautiful, with our golf tour in Ireland offering the opportunity to experience them all. Plus, don’t miss the magnificent golf resort at Rosapenna, now boasting three stunning links courses. The newest, St Patrick’s Links, debuted at No.55 in the latest Golf Digest World Ranking.
6 nights & 5 rounds from $5,904
Dublin may be known for many things away from the fairways, but there are several must-play courses close to the city and on the east of the country. Portmarnock, Jameson Links, Royal Dublin, and European Golf Club are just a few of the courses you can look forward to playing on this Ireland golf trip. Take some time out and enjoy the vibrant culture of the Republic of Ireland’s iconic capital city.
With over 400 golf courses, including 58 of the world’s true links courses, Ireland is a golfer’s paradise. Tee off at rugged coastlines, experience the friendly Irish hospitality, and witness the beautiful history unfold.
Northern Ireland and the South West have the highest concentration of world-ranked links. The North West offers a more remote, less crowded experience with excellent value. Dublin and the East suits golfers who want city time alongside their golf.
Most golfers do best with 6 to 8 nights, allowing for 5 to 6 rounds without rushing. Ireland’s weather means a buffer day is wise.
April to October is the playing season. May and September offer the best balance of conditions and value. July and August are peak: courses are busier and prices are higher.
Cost depends on the region, courses, accommodation, and group size. Our Ireland golf packages start from around $4,600 per person for a 6-night, 5-round North West Ireland trip, rising to $6,300 or more for Northern Ireland, where demand for courses like Royal County Down and Royal Portrush is highest.
Five-star stays like Adare Manor and a personal caddie (which we strongly recommend) elevate the experience further. For a quieter, more exclusive feel, shoulder-season travel in May or September offers excellent conditions with fewer crowds.
Every Premier Golf golf trip to Ireland is custom-built, so the price reflects exactly what you want and nothing you don’t. Speak to our Ireland specialists.
The Ryder Cup returns to Ireland in 2027, hosted at Adare Manor, and The Open Championship was held at Royal Portrush in 2025.
“There are no strangers here, only friends you haven’t met yet.”
W.B Yeats
Ireland’s most prestigious courses don’t operate like normal public golf. Royal County Down allocates only a limited number of visitor tee times. Portmarnock requires booking through approved agents. Trying to piece together an independent golf trip to Ireland across multiple regions, with accommodation, transfers, and caddies, is genuinely complicated.
The best Ireland golf tour companies handle all of it. Premier Golf has worked with Ireland’s top courses since 1988 and has preferred access that independent travellers can’t replicate. As one of the leading Ireland golf tour operators, we coordinate everything: tee times, airport transfers, hotel selection, caddie arrangements, and restaurant recommendations. You arrive ready to play.
We’re also the only US-based operator with a full-time team on the ground in Ireland, so if something changes on the day, there’s someone there to fix it. Contact our Irish golf tour specialists.
Whatever you do and wherever you stay in Ireland, you’ll make friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, and Ballybunion make the top 20 of most world lists, and rightly so. However, outside of these spectacular, unmissable venues, what other courses on the Island of Ireland are must-plays for your next golf trip?
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For a country its size, Ireland has a lot of golf courses, with some estimates placing the number at more than 400, including 9- and 18-hole courses. Three of Ireland’s most prestigious courses are Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, and Portmarnock.
The oldest golf course in Ireland is The Royal Curragh Golf Club, located in the heathland of the Curragh in County Kildare. There are records of a match being played there as early as 1852. Other old courses in the country include Royal Belfast (1881) & Royal Dublin (1885).
There are 4 great golf regions on the Island of Ireland, each with its own charms and unique offers. They break down as follows:
These are just some of the best regions, but you will find more, given the sheer number of options available in Ireland.
The best time to visit is subjective for most people and depends on budget, preferred weather, interests, and availability. Generally, however, the golf travel season in Ireland is from April to October when the weather is favorable, and courses are in peak condition.
To avoid the crowds, the shoulder months of April and October offer more value, but you must pack warmly and prepare for wind and rain. We recommend May and September, a month after the season begins and a month before the season ends, respectively, to get better weather and avoid crowds.
The best stay-and-play golf packages depend on what the golfer wants and factors such as availability, weather, preferred courses, budget and more.
To offer an expansive and full experience, we have 4 recommended stay-and-play packages in Ireland; Northern Ireland, The Southwest, Dublin & East Ireland, and The Northwest. They allow you to sample entire regions for a complete experience.
Based on sources that provide rankings of golf courses in Ireland, the courses most considered best, including by golfing enthusiasts, pros, and architects, include; Royal Portrush, Royal County Down, Ballybunion, Lahinch, Rosapenna & Portmarnock.
There are several ways to book a golf tour in Ireland, depending on your preferences and budget. Some of the options include:
Depending on which option you choose, your experience will vary.
The most prestigious golf tournament to be held in Ireland is the Open Championship, which is one of the four major championships in professional golf. The 153rd edition of the Open Championship is scheduled to take place in 2025 at the iconic Royal Portrush Golf Club.
In addition, the 2027 Ryder Cup will be held at Adare Manor and was previously played at the K Club in 2006.
The prices vary depending on the season, currency, course, package, etc. Generally, playing in the off-season or just before or after the peak season costs less. Northern Ireland golf packages can cost more than similar tours in other parts of Ireland, and it’s worth noting that Northern Ireland uses the British Pound and not the Euro.
The courses you choose also affect the rates, with the most prestigious commanding higher prices.
At Premier Golf, we offer 6-night, 6-round packages that start at $3,900 per golfer.
