There
are about 350 18 hole golf courses in Ireland .
Ireland is home to many challenging links and parkland golf courses
set against a backdrop of a stunning and rugged landscape, which attracts
golfers from around the world. Over 30% of the world's link courses
are in Ireland.
Ireland is a great place to play golf . Suitable for or everyone -
from playing a leisurely game with some friends to the challenge of
a world class championship course. With internationally renowned courses
to local clubs, golf in Ireland is defenitely a paradise not to be
missed. From extensive green parklands to rugged coastal dunes, mountains
and lakelands, the quality and breathtaking scenery and challenging
courses on offer to golfers is unrivalled
.
Ten of the Best Golf Courses in Ireland
1. BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB
2. PORTMARNOCK GOLF CLUB, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin
3. ROYAL COUNTY DOWN GOLF CLUB, Newcastle, Co. Down
4. THE EUROPEAN CLUB GOLF CLUB, Brittas, Co. Wicklow
5. DOONBEG GOLF CLUB, Doonbeg, Kilrush, Co. Clare
6. BALLYLIFFIN GOLF CLUB, Ballyliffin, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
7. ROYAL DUBLIN GOLF CLUB, Dollymount, Clontarf, Dublin
8. THE ISLAND GOLF CLUB, Corballis, Donabate Co. Dublin.
9. DONEGAL GOLF CLUB (MURVAGH) Murvagh Co. Donegal
10. COUNTY LOUTH GOLF CLUB, (BALTRAY) Baltray, Drogheda, Co. Louth