ireland

Ireland is by far one of my favorite places to golf. I’ve been going there for decades and have turned a number of my buddies onto some of the country’s most famous courses. Gone are the days when visits to Ireland involved staying in tired old Dublin hotels and noshing on late night pub grub. Today, your Irish golf excursions can include…

A hallmark of a memorable travel destination is its ability to make guests feel as if they are home – regardless of their point of origin. The recently completed renovation of Adare Manor does just this and so much more. Built nearly 200 years ago on more than 800 acres of pristine parkland, Adare has successfully transformed itself into the definitive location…

When you tee off in Northern Ireland it isn’t just the world-class golf that leaves you with a warm glow inside. A traditionally-friendly welcome awaits golfing visitors in this northerly part of the island of Ireland. And of course there’s the legendary craic – or crack, as it is sometimes spelt north of the border – in the 19th hole…

For a small country, Northern Ireland punches far above its weight on the global golf stage, having produced three champions with six Major titles between them in the last decade – Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke. Its success is no coincidence, however. Underpinning that are some of the finest golf courses to be found anywhere in the world…

Our most recent golf trip to the Emerald Isle, Ireland marked our 12th visit in 22 years of international golf travel, and we’ve learned some valuable lessons along the way about thriving and surviving. Whether you’re planning your first trip or you’re a veteran, we share here our most valuable lessons and nuggets of wisdom for a stellar visit to…