Ennis Golf Weekend
3 Nights & 3 Rounds of Golf from € 908 per person
Day 1
Dromoland Castle
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 Dromoland Castle G.C. will take 10 minutes.
Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club has been in existence since 1962 with golf being played over the lush rolling tree lined landscape that drains into Dromoland Lough with the Castle as a backdrop. The present course opened for play in April 2004 after a lavish restoration of both the golf course and castle. The course architects, Ron Kirby and the late JB Carr teamed up again, following their success at the Old Head of Kinsale, to produce a great parkland challenge that meanders through the estate amongst fine trees and around many natural lakes. The golf course then finishes in fine style in front of the castle. The highlight of golf at Dromoland is the immaculate greens that are true and lightning fast - they are claimed to be the fastest in Ireland.
After golf the journey to Ennis will take 10 minutes.
Ennis, the principal town of County Clare, is an old town with attractive, narrow streets that meander on the bank on the River Fergus. There are two high quality 4**** hotels, a popular 3*** hotel and a budget hotel.
Day 2
The Links at Doonbeg
The golf links at Doonbeg is 25 miles southwest of Ennis, the journey taking 45 minutes.
A severe storm in 2014 proved to be the catalyst for the transformation of the links at Doonbeg from a course that divided opinion to a course that deserves a place amongst Ireland's very best links courses. The storm destroyed five greens and in the case of the old 14th, a par-3 that was bizarrely often referred to as the signature hole, the hole was complately lost. Kiawah Island Properties had enough and sold the property. The new owners engaged Martin Hawtree to restore the course and his efforts resulted in a links that finally does its oceanside location justice. The links is a proper golf test with few design anomalies to moan about, while the location - considered in 1892 by the Black Watch Regiment as the location for Lahinch Golf Club - is simply one of the most glorious and allows several holes to hug the 3 mile stretch of land perched atop the magnificent strand below.
South of Doonbeg past the seaside resort of Kilkee is the Loop Head Peninsula. An area of outstanding natural beauty there are miles of breathtaking coastal scenery. Places to visit include Loop Head Lighthouse, where there is a lovely coastal walk and the Bridges of Ross, a natural phenomenon, formed by the action of the Atlantic. Dolphin watching trips are available from the village of Carrigaholt.
Day 3
Old Course at Lahinch
Lahinch is 30 minutes west-north-west of Ennis.
Many visitors favourite Irish links is the Old Course at Lahinch. First played in 1892, Lahinch was founded by members of the British Army's Black Watch Regiment and local businessmen. The present site was chosen over the site of the current Doonbeg links because of the proximity of a railway station. It ws remodelled in 1894 by Old Tom Morris - the famous Klondyke (4th) and Dell (5th) holes still remain today. In 1927 Dr. Alister Mackenzie laid out the present day course before going on to design Augusta National, Pebble Beach and Cypress Point in the U.S.A. Remembered principally for the "Klondyke" (4th) a par-5 where a huge sand bank must be negotiated and the following "Dell" hole, Lahinch offers a variety of challenging, true links holes. There are several excellent par-4's including the 1st, 6th, 7th, 12th and 15-17. However our favourite is the 3rd - a contender for the best in Ireland.
After golf visit the Cliffs of Moher and watch the sun set over the Aran Islands. The cliffs are 7 miles west of Lahinch. Have dinner in the village of Doolin, renowned nationally and internationally for its traditional Irish music in any of the three village pubs.
Day 4
Departure from Ireland
After a final night in Ennis the journey to Shannon Airport will take 20 minutes.
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 |
989 | 469 | 989 | 469 | 989 | 469 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|
Self-Drive Automatic |
1083 | 563 | 1083 | 563 | 1083 | 563 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Chauffeured | 2083 | 1563 | 1458 | 938 | 1145 | 625 | 1020 | 500 | 942 | 422 | 908 | 388 | |
| Single Supplement of approximately € 135 applies to all rooms for sole occupancy | |||||||||||||
| 3*** |
Self-Drive Manual |
1101 | 581 | 1101 | 581 | 1101 | 581 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|
Self-Drive Automatic |
1195 | 675 | 1195 | 675 | 1195 | 675 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Chauffeured | 2195 | 1675 | 1570 | 1050 | 1258 | 738 | 1133 | 613 | 1054 | 534 | 1020 | 500 | |
| Single Supplement of approximately € 195 applies to all rooms for sole occupancy | |||||||||||||
| 4**** |
Self-Drive Manual |
1176 | 656 | 1176 | 656 | 1176 | 656 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|
Self-Drive Automatic |
1270 | 750 | 1270 | 750 | 1270 | 750 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Chauffeured | 2270 | 1750 | 1645 | 1125 | 1333 | 813 | 1208 | 688 | 1129 | 609 | 1095 | 575 | |
| Single Supplement of approximately € 300 applies to all rooms for sole occupancy | |||||||||||||
| 5***** |
Self-Drive Manual |
1401 | 881 | 1401 | 881 | 1401 | 881 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|
Self-Drive Automatic |
1495 | 975 | 1495 | 975 | 1495 | 975 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Chauffeured | 2495 | 1975 | 1870 | 1350 | 1558 | 1038 | 1433 | 913 | 1354 | 834 | 1320 | 800 | |
| Single Supplement of approximately € 480 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
- 3 nights accommodation, including full breakfast each morning
- Either
- 3 days car hire in large station-wagon or space wagon or
- 4 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
