Why golf in Ireland?

Ireland, the most westerly Island in Europe, is famous for stunning landscapes and the warmth of our hospitality. Ireland is also recognised as one of the world's premier golfing destinations. There are over 400 courses to be explored in all corners of our beautiful Island - from famous names to hidden gems.

At G Golf Ireland, we have decades of experience on all aspects of golf in Ireland and have a wealth of local knowledge on accommodation, planning your trip and how best to experience the "craic" after golf! Get in touch with any questions on this forum or use the contact form here 

Here are some facts about golf in Ireland:

Ireland has around 1/3 of the true links golf courses in the world!

Ireland has hosted Ryder & Solheim Cups, Irish Opens and Open Championships

Bill Murray (Ghostbusters) says about golfing in Ireland - "It's the most beautiful country to play golf in, and when you come as a guest, you're treated like a king"

Ireland has 11 courses in the current (2020) Golf Digest World Top 100 list.

Here's the full list:
Royal County Down #1
Royal Portrush #8
Ballybunion #17
Lahinch #31
Portmarnock #40
Old Head of Kinsale #58
Waterville #75
Doonbeg #88
European Club #95
Portstewart #96
Tralee #98

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Tell me Joe, what would you say to someone who never played before but might be tempted to give it a try while in Ireland?

That's a great question Elodie!

Golf is a very technical sport. Like Skiing. You would never dream of going to the top of a black ski slope and trying out skiing for the first time! :D Likewise, you shouldn't tee it up at Royal County Down having never hit a golf shot before!

So, the best place to start is a lesson with a PGA pro to get the basics of the game. Almost every golf club in Ireland has at least 1 PGA pro attached to the club, so there's lots of choice. 

Another way to test whether golf is for you is to try the new K World golf simulator experience at the world famous Ryder Cup venue the K Club, just outside Dublin. We visited K World just before Christmas to see the set up - see the video here. K World is very impressive and Head Professional Gary Murphy is a great teacher.

And of course if you book a trip with G Golf Ireland, you'll have the option of a G Golf Ambassador to assist you on and off the course - video here on the role of our G Golf Ambassadors. :)

There are lots of ways to try out golf in Ireland, so just give it a go and most importantly - Enjoy!

“I love Ballybunion. It’s perfectly Irish: beautiful, rough, and a lot like life — you get breaks you don’t deserve, both ways. You just have to keep swinging and know it will all even out.”~ Bill Clinton