We all know that Ireland has over 400 golf courses|numerous golf courses and names such as Ballybunion, Waterville, Tralee, Royal County Down and Portrush often figure highly in the list of top courses in the world, and are rightly highly when we talk about golf in Ireland. However what this article will do is highlight some of the lesser known (but know lesser quality courses). Today we’ll choose the Northwest of Ireland that goes from the coast of Galway all the way up to the Malin Head on the coast of Donegal. When asked about my favourite region for golf, I always give the same answer – the Northwest of Ireland. There are a number of reasons but the main three are: 1.    Value for Money – the region offers unbelievable value for money with green fees around 50% less than other regions of Ireland. 2.   Availability of Tee Time – often when travelling with a group you find it hard to book at suitable tee-time but in this region there always seems to be availability and I find the courses will often work with you to fit you in. This is a nice touch and they value your custom. 3.    Quality of the courses – the golf courses are brilliant and comparable to the best Scotland and the rest of Ireland has to offer. My personal favorites’ are Rosapenna Sandy Hills, Ballyliffen Glashedy and Rosses Point but even as I write this I feel guilty about not mentioning Murvagh, Carne, Enniscrone and Connemara. Accommodation is in good supply with Galway being to furthest south then you can move on to Sligo and then on the Letterkenny or even up to the majestic seaside village of Downings to play the two great courses at Rosapenna.  Bed and Breakfasts are a good option for small groups but one legacy of the Celtic Tiger is the availability of excellent hotels all at reasonable prices. I found that since 2007-2008 the price of hotels has dropped around 15-20% so it brings it in line with other European countries. For those days when you are not golfing then there is a host of activities to do. You can visit Glenveagh National Park, Malin Head, WB Yeats home location of Sligo is always worth a visit and you can walk around the wonderful streets of Galway. For post golf entertainment there are many a unique pub to be found — one the watch out for is the singing pub located just outside Downings village in Donegal (thatch roof, located on a Cliffside overlooking the Gaelthacht). [SinglePic not found] We have a group travelling to Ireland in March of this year and will be playing many of these courses on their golf trip to Ireland. The esteemed travel writer Mr. Sam Blackwell will be leading the group as he explores “The road less travelled” and will be doing daily blogs, photography shoots, interviews and video posts as they carve their way through the Northwest of Ireland. We all know that Ireland has over 400 golf courses and names such as Ballybunion, Waterville, Tralee, Royal County Down and Portrush often figure highly in the list of top courses in the world, and are rightly highly when we talk about %link1%. However what this article will do is highlight some of the lesser known (but know lesser quality courses).