The Southwest of Ireland is a place of pilgrimage for all those who wish to experience the best Irish Golf has to offer.

The majority of courses are located along the Atlantic coastline stretching from Lahinch to Old Head of Kinsale with some notable parkland courses dotted inland.

Irish Golf Vacations, the pioneer of golf vacations to Ireland has established itself as a leading brand name in the market place where it represents the premier golf clubs and resorts in one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, with the aim of offering great customer service at an affordable price.

The counties of Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Clare  make up the South West corner of Ireland. This region is a major hub for tourism and is renowned for its nightlife and its popular film and jazz festivals. This part of Ireland is also home to a peerless collection of link golf courses. Try Tralee, Waterville and Dingle/Ceann Sibeal for starters. Tralee is a superb Arnold Palmer design and is only a short drive from Dingle. Along the Clare coast you’ll find the wonderful Doonbeg Golf Resort and the magnificent Lahinch Old Course. These courses are particularly suited if you are flying into the region at Shannon Airport. No visit to this part of Ireland is complete without playing the world-famous Old Course at Ballybunion. It is one of the jewels of Irish links golf, and although it may not be as long as some of the modern championship courses, it remains an unforgettable experience.

It is worth noting that many of the world’s leading players not only use the Southwest of Ireland for vacations but as a warm up venue for the Open Championship. In 2009 Stewart Cink stopped off to play Ballybunion on his way to claiming the Claret Jug at Turnberry. This is a strong testament to the popularity of the region and the wonderful link courses.