The South-West of Ireland is among the most popular golf destinations in the world. It offers a superb combination of world renowned links and parkland courses. Not only do these courses offer an exciting challenge, but the scenery, people and the ambience are unmatched. It all adds up to a golfing experience not to be missed. Notable players who frequent the courses include Padraig Harrington, Tom Watson, Nick Faldo, Tiger Woods, Mark O‘Meara and Ernie Els to mention a few.
Nearby Ballybunion hosts two highly acclaimed links courses - Visit the Site. Former host to the Irish Open, the Old Course ranks among the world‘s top ten courses. With massive dunes on the shores of the Atlantic, the Old Course is a magnificent test of the golfer. Tees, fairways and greens have been constructed with minimum disruption. The adjoining Cashen Course has been nominated in the top 100 courses in the world by Golf Magazine.
Ballybunion’s links remain a favourite with many professional golfers and is also one of the favourite courses of former US President, Bill Clinton, who played the course on the occasions of his Irish visits.