| An Ireland golf vacation is special – unique | | | | safely. Some of the larger more prestigious |
| even. There is no better place to play golf in the | | | | courses may have caddies and golf clubs for sale |
| whole world than in Ireland. You might yearn to | | | | available. |
| feel the Atlantic breeze tugging at your sweater | | | | Of course, Ireland has always created great |
| as you wend your way between the high sand | | | | golfers and recent Ryder Cup matches have |
| dunes on a coastal links. Or you may prefer the | | | | turned on the skills of the Irish. The next Ryder |
| lush and rich emerald green of an inland pasture | | | | Cup will be played in Ireland and worldwide |
| studded with silver bunkers and flower banks. All | | | | interest in visiting this most welcoming of islands |
| of this and more is here for you if you care to | | | | has never been greater. The Ryder cup at the K |
| venture on an Ireland golf vacation. | | | | club near Dublin promises to be the best |
| For many visitors to Ireland or Scotland the | | | | organized and most thrilling event on the golfing |
| chance to play on an ancient seaside links course | | | | calendar. |
| is a large part of the attraction. But links golf does | | | | One of the joys of an Ireland golf vacation is that |
| provide a unique experience and will test both | | | | even the grandest of the courses and clubs will |
| your stamina and your golf game in a way | | | | welcome visitors. Book ahead to ensure a tee |
| entirely unlike anything you might have previously | | | | time and visit the website of the club ahead of |
| experienced. The wind has the remarkable knack | | | | your visit. Get a feel for local rules about dress |
| of always blowing in your face – no matter | | | | and etiquette. |
| what direction you're facing. | | | | The world is full of golf courses but there is no |
| Links courses rarely allow electronic golf buggies | | | | country can boast as many shining jewels as |
| or golf carts. Walking is the rule. This is partly to | | | | Ireland. An Ireland golf vacation can make your |
| protect the courses and partly because the | | | | golfing dream a reality. Grab you golf clubs for |
| terrain would make it impossible to drive a buggy | | | | sale and bag – start off. |