South West Ireland is a popular golf destination for traveling golfers with more than 0 golf courses - from golf course designers like - Tralee Golf Club features an Arnold Palmer links design with dramatic Atlantic scenery. Adare Manor Golf Course, a future 2027 Ryder Cup venue, offers championship-level parkland and luxury amenities. Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg is a Greg Norman-designed dune-style course famed for its challenge. Waterville Golf Links provides remote ocean views and a top-100 world ranking. Ballybunion Golf Club (Old Course) is iconic, hosted the Irish Open in 2000, and ranks among the world’s best. Killarney Golf & Fishing Club’s Killeen Course hosted the Irish Open and lies within Killarney National Park. Lahinch Golf Club (“St. Andrews of Ireland”) has hosted the Irish Open and the upcoming 2026 Walker Cup. . South West Ireland offers golf packages for buddies trips, couples getaways and golfers looking to play top notch golf courses in .
Best Golf and Travel Times To South West Ireland:
Peak Season:May to September offers mild temperatures, longer daylight, and ideal golfing conditions.
Shoulder Season: April and October provide good value and pleasant weather, though some days may be cooler.
Not Recommended: November to March due to colder, wetter conditions and less daylight.
Must Play Courses in South West Ireland:
Ballybunion, Waterville, Tralee, Lahinch & Old Head
Top South West Ireland Attractions:
The Ring of Kerry is a 179-km scenic drive with waterfalls, castles, beaches, and panoramic mountain views.
Dingle Peninsula offers coastal drives, early Christian ruins, craft breweries, and lively seafood villages.
Cliffs of Moher tower over 700 feet above the Atlantic with breathtaking views and a visitor centre.
Old Midleton Distillery (Jameson Experience) near Kinsale offers whiskey tours and tastings.
Blarney Castle near Cork offers history, gardens, and the famous Blarney Stone for kissing.
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