Ireland Golf Guide
Ireland Golf Guide - Courses & Regions
Ireland is a wonderful place to play golf with over 300 golf courses on the island. Visitors normally arrive to sample Ireland's great links courses but an abundance of world class parkland golf is also available. The map below is divided into six regions. Place your cursor over the map to view a summary of each region and click in the map to view a list of that regions golf courses. Region maps are available from those pages containing clickable links to golf course information. Or view a larger version of the golf map with direct links to golf course information.
Southwest Ireland
Undoubtedly the most popular golf destination with Ballybunion, Waterville and Old Head the star attractions. With the scenery of County Kerry and West Cork thrown in it is no wonder.
Western Ireland
Lahinch and Doonbeg are already well-known and the hidden-gems at Connemara, Enniscrone and Carne are sure to become equally famous. There are also many fine parkland courses.
Northwest Ireland
The golfing delights of County Donegal are just waiting to be discovered, in addition to County Sligo there are seven premier links courses. Spectacular scenery and first class golf.
Northern Ireland
Rapidly gaining popularity as a golf destination with the three courses at Castlerock, Portstewart and Royal Portrush all in a row near the Giants Causeway. South through Belfast and on to Ardglass and Royal County Down.
Eastern Ireland
Can any other capital city boast the number of quality golf courses within a small radius that Dublin can? From County Louth south through Dublin to The European the coast is dotted with great golf links, while inland there are many more superb courses.
Southeast Ireland
Known as 'the sunny southeast' this region, little more than an hour from Dublin has some seriously underrated courses to go beside Mount Juliet. Carlow, Tramore and Mount Wolseley are all great golf courses and there is a fine links course at Rosslare.
Midland Ireland
Just about 1½ hours from Dublin or Shannon airports, midland Ireland offers superb parkland golf at great value. Centred around the River Shannon and its lakes are several terrific golf courses both old and new.