Golf Courses in Ireland, Scotland, England and more (original) (raw)
Feature Story
Dublin is Ireland's largest and most tourist-friendly city, with marquee attractions from the Book of Kells to the Guinness brewery, But Ireland's best known golf courses are almost all on the west coast, in the northwest or in Northern Ireland. Because of this, many golfers on wish-list trips never set foot in the capital. That's a shame, because a trip to Dublin can combine the charms of all things urban and Irish with exceptional -- and inexpensive -- links and parkland golf.
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The Dromoland Castle Hotel in County Clare, Ireland is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a luxury destination in grand style. The main building, completed in 1835, remains one of the most authentic castle experiences in all of Europe. What's new at this historic Irish retreat ranges from small details, such as a new logo, to big additions -- the purchase and $1.5-million renovation of a nearby inn.
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Course Reviews
There are few courses in the world where every step feels like a dream. Royal County Down Golf Club in Northern Ireland -- which hosted the 2015 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in May -- is one of these precious few courses. Kiel Christianson has more from Newcastle.
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All of Northern Ireland is blossoming under the warm sun of peace. This is wonderful news for golfers looking to experience the full range of Irish links courses such as Castlerock Golf Club in Castlerock on the northern coast. The club, founded in 1901, is home to two courses, the original 18-hole, 6,805-yard, par-73 Mussenden Links and the 1970s-vintage, nine-hole Bann Course.
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- Golf is thriving at the historic Golf Resort Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic
- At the new Loreta Golf Club Pysely near Prague, Czech Republic, it's all about the golf
Resort Reviews
Just a few years removed from the 2006 Ryder Cup Matches, one thing remains constant: the timeless elegance of the Kildare Hotel, Spa & Country Club. The K Club, as it is known around the world, remains an Irish jewel on 550 acres just 30 minutes outside Dublin. Ireland's "AA Hotel of the Year" for 2011 has lost none of its rock-star appeal, thanks in large part to its two stellar Arnold Palmer-designed courses, Jason Scott Deegan writes.
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The five-star Castlemartyr Resort in Ireland combines centuries of history with modern flair. A reported 90 million Euros were spent to renovate a 17th-century manor house and build a separate hotel wing over a two-year period before opening in August 2007. The resort's golf course is often overlooked by club-wielding foreigners, but savvy locals love it for its affordability and playability.
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- Up close with Danish royalty: Stay at Hotel Store Kro in Fredensborg, Denmark
- Relax (or not) at the Radisson Roe Park Hotel and Golf Resort in Northern Ireland
Golf Course Guide
