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Best Golf Courses in South West Ireland

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✍️ Sam Brooks | ⏰ 8 min read

Best Golf Courses South West Ireland

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Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg

The only course designed by Greg Norman in the entirety of the UK & Ireland, Trump Doonbeg is certainly one of his masterpieces. However, it could be said that the greater credit belongs to Mother Nature, with 14 greens and 12 fairways mown where they lay, the course is mesmerising in its natural beauty.

Forged along the County Clare coastline, 16 holes boast astonishing views over the Atlantic.

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Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg facts
Location Co. Clare, Ireland
Length 7,400 yards
Par 72
Designed by Greg Norman & Dr Martin Hawtree
Established 2002

"Standards are set at Doonbeg as soon as you arrive on the 1st tee where you are greeted by a dramatic par 5 with the Atlantic Ocean sitting a 7 iron or 2 to your left."
Rory (Marketing: Handicap 8)

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Adare Manor

Originally designed by internationally recognised golf architect Robert Trent Jones Senior, the course at Adare Manor was given a major update by Tom Fazio in 2017.

Tom has designed a course where each hole boasts distinct character and unique playability, creating a complete golf experience to satisfy all levels of golfer, whether they play from the forward or back tees.

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Adare Manor facts
Location Co. Limerick, Ireland
Length 7,509 yards
Par 72
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Snr, Tom Fazio
Established 1955
Hosted Ryder Cup 2027
Hosted Irish Open 2 times (2007-08)
Where to stay Killarney

"The Golf Course at Adare Manor is now one of just a handful of courses worldwide to have the patented Sub Air technology, also found at Augusta National, making it a pleasure to play at any time of year."
Rob (UK & Ireland Team: Handicap 16)

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Old Head Golf Links

Old Head is a truly remarkable links course situated on the Old Head of Kinsale, extending over a distance of two miles into the vast Atlantic Ocean. Renowned as one of the most captured golf courses globally, Old Head offers an unparalleled golfing experience that is highly esteemed worldwide.

Its exceptional qualities have earned it a prominent place on numerous Top 100 Golf Course rankings, not only in Ireland but also across Europe and beyond.

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Old Head Golf Links facts
Location Co. Cork, Ireland
Length 7,150 yards
Par 72
Designed by Ron Kirby, Paddy Merrigan, Liam Higgins
Established 1997

"The course starts off quite fast with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th holes giving you every bit of cliff-top beauty that Old Head has to offer. Any shot left of the fairway on these holes will find their way into The Atlantic Ocean."
Oliver (Marketing: Handicap 1)

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More About Sam

Handicap: 4
Favourite Course: Old Head
My 'Expert' areas: St Andrews or Dublin
Best trip I've done: St Andrews Old Course, Kingsbarns & Dumbarnie Links
Where my next trip is to: Augusta to watch The Masters with my Dad

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