Kerry Top Three

4 Nights & 3 Rounds of Golf from € 1475 per person

Day 1

Arrival to Ireland

🛬 On arrival to Shannon Airport you will be met by a Tailor-Made Golf Tours representative and your chauffeur if applicable. After the tour bus has been loaded or your self-drive vehicle collected the journey to Killarney will take 2¼ hours. For Dublin Airport arrivals the journey time is 4 hours although flight connections to Kerry Airport may be possible leaving just 30 minutes. Cork Airport is 1½ hours.

Bunratty village is 10 minutes from Shannon Airport just off the main route. As well as the Norman castle there is a recommended folk park recreating rural and urban life in 19th century Victorian Ireland. Bunratty village also has a shopping area and Durty Nellie's pub is enduringly popular.

Continue through Limerick City, where St. John's Castle and the Hunt Museum can be visited, before reaching Adare, one of Ireland's prettiest villages. On the River Maigue the main street boasts many fine examples of thatched cottages (several housing excellent restaurants). The principal feature of Adare however are the three abbeys (Franciscan, Augustinian and Trinitarian) and Desmond Castle.

As Ireland's most popular visitor destination, Killarney offers a host of quality accommodation options although at a price.

Day 2

Tralee Golf Links

🚙 The golf course at Tralee is 15 minutes west of Tralee town near Barrow. It takes 55 minutes to drive from Killarney.

Arnold Palmer's first European design on the shores of Barrow Bay and with great views of Banna Strand. When he first saw the area upon which his company was to build Tralee golf links, Palmer was ecstatic about the possibilities. "I have never come across a piece of land so ideally suited for the building of a golf course" Tralee features probably the finest homeward nine holes in Ireland, each one spectacular and each one offering breathtaking views of the beach and ocean. As you climb the hill to at the long and difficult 11th (Palmer's Peak) the dramatic views unfold. From here a series of outstanding links holes provide a white-knuckle golf ride through the dunes, with the scenery your only friend! Possibly somewhat unfair, but totally unforgettable. "I designed the first nine but surely God designed the back nine", Palmer explained. "I am happy that we have one of the worlds' great golf links here."

After golf return to Killarney and visit Ross Castle on Lough Leane, the largest of the Lakes of Killarney. Just beyond is Muckross House & Gardens, Muckross Abbey and the wonderful Torc Waterfall.

Day 3

Old Course at Ballybunion

🚙 Ballybunion Golf Club is a short drive south of the town centre. It takes 1¼ hours to drive from Killarney.

Ireland's most visited golf course, much loved by Tom Watson. A totally natural links located by the ocean, Ballybunion features many classic links holes. The contours, on the fairways and on the greens, are what make it a great golf course. There are uphill and downhill and sidehill shots, uphill and downhill par-3s. You must play accurate iron shots into the greens, usually to a small target with not a lot of room to miss right or left. But there is room to roll a ball on to the greens in the true links manner. The first six holes are enigmatic - the 2nd hole is one of the best par-4's anywhere but the two consecutive par-5's (4 ,5) are our least favourite. From the 7th the true Ballybunion unfolds and the homeward nine provide an idelible golfing memory with such classic holes as the iconic 11th, 12, 15, 16 and the oceanside 17th with its spectacular drive.

As well as the fine strand that goes all the way from the mouth of the Cashen River to the town there is a fine cliff walk north of Ballybunion. The nearby heritage town of Listowel is also worth considering.

Day 4

Waterville Golf Links

🚙 Waterville is half way around the Ring of Kerry route from Killarney. The journey time is 1½ hours.

A firm favourite with visiting golfers, Waterville is a spectacular links on the shores of Ballinskelligs Bay. Golf had been played here from the late 19th century, Waterville Golf Club having been established by the Marconi engineers working on the nearby Trans-Atlantic Cable. With the decline of the cable the golf club struggled and ceased to exit by the late 1950's. Eddie Hackett and Claude Harmon undertook the design and Waterville reopened for play in 1973. The original nine holes were reconfigured and expanded to create today’s front nine. Its layout was designed as a contrast to the more rugged and exposed back nine, yet it quickly introduces the player to the complexity and beauty of links golf. The testing begins early at Waterville with the first hole named “Last Easy”, and ends with the challenging and scenic “O’ Gradys Beach”.

🚙 Returning to Killarney provides the opportunity to complete the Ring of Kerry along the spectacular southern section of the Ring before ascending to Moll's Gap and descending through Killarney National Park via Ladies View and Torc Waterfall.

Day 5

Departure from Ireland

🛫 After a final night in Killarney the journey to Shannon Airport will take 2½ hours, Dublin Airport is 4 hours . Early morning flight departures may require the final night accommodation to be closer to the airport, Bunratty is a popular choice although Adare or Limerick City can also be considered. Cork Airport (1 hour) is also an option for those travelling to or via U.K. or European destinations.

Itinerary Cost (per person sharing)

Accomm Rating	Transport	2 Pax		4 Pax		8 Pax (2 vans)		12 Pax		16 Pax		20 Pax
		Golfer	Walker	Golfer	Walker	Golfer	Walker	Golfer	Walker	Golfer	Walker	Golfer	Walker
B&B	Self-Drive Manual	1538	848	1538	848	1538	848	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Self-Drive Automatic	1663	973	1663	973	1663	973	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Chauffeured	2881	2191	2100	1410	1748	1058	1579	889	1475	785	1475	785
Single Supplement of approximately € 240 applies to all rooms for sole occupancy
3***	Self-Drive Manual	1638	948	1638	948	1638	948	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Self-Drive Automatic	1763	1073	1763	1073	1763	1073	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Chauffeured	2981	2291	2200	1510	1848	1158	1679	989	1575	885	1575	885
Single Supplement of approximately € 320 applies to all rooms for sole occupancy
4****	Self-Drive Manual	1838	1148	1838	1148	1838	1148	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Self-Drive Automatic	1963	1273	1963	1273	1963	1273	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Chauffeured	3181	2491	2400	1710	2048	1358	1879	1189	1775	1085	1775	1085
Single Supplement of approximately € 520 applies to all rooms for sole occupancy
5*****	Self-Drive Manual	2238	1548	2238	1548	2238	1548	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Self-Drive Automatic	2363	1673	2363	1673	2363	1673	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Chauffeured	3581	2891	2800	2110	2448	1758	2279	1589	2175	1485	2175	1485
Single Supplement of approximately € 920 applies to all rooms for sole occupancy

Prices are based on current average 2023 accommodation rates. Prices shown are not guaranteed and are based on twin share or double room accommodation. Single supplements apply for sole occupancy of rooms. Prices shown are indicative based on normal high-season accommodation and car hire rates. Lower rates may apply in months outside of July and August. All tours are booked subject to client agreement with our Terms and Conditions of Booking. All tours are subject to availability of tee-times which may be affected by course closures for certain periods.

Itinerary Options

Itinerary Includes

Greeting on arrival by Tailor-Made Golf Tours
3 rounds of golf, tee-times guaranteed and prepaid
4 nights accommodation, including full breakfast each morning
Either
- 4 days car hire in large station-wagon or space wagon
- 5 days hire of luxury appropriate size vehicle and chauffeur
Full availability during your stay

Not Included

Airfares or other transportation costs to/from Ireland
Any form of travel insurance
If applicable, Car hire extras as per Terms and Conditions
Caddy/Cart/Trolley Fees (Caddies/Carts can be arranged)
Tips and gratuities