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| Wild West Links Tour |
8 nights/ 9 days*
From $1913 per person |
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This tour takes in the best links courses in the west of Ireland from the famous Lahinch and highly rated Doonbeg to the little known gems of Connemara and Rosses Point. For a little variety we’ve included Westport on the playlist, the finest parkland golf course in the west and northwest of Ireland.
Your route takes you by the stunning Cliffs of Moher, around Galway Bay, through the rugged beauty of Irish speaking Connemara and north to the majestic Sligo County.
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Wild West Links Tour Itinerary |
8 nights/ 9 days*
From $1587 per person
*additional days can be added/ subtracted |
| Day 1: Lahinch, County Clare |
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| Just an hour long drive from the airport brings you to Lahinch in West Clare a charming seaside town and home to the famous Lahinch links course. But that pleasure is for saving, today’s is to explore the rugged beauty of this charming region. The stunning Cliffs of Moher is but a short drive, Doolin, the centre of Irish traditional music, and the unique Burren landscape are also nearby. Taken together, a guaranteed cure for jet lag. |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Aran View Hotel |
Upgrade Price: $53.00pp / $53.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Moy House |
Upgrade Price: $159.00pp / $159.00pp |
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| Day 2: Lahinch, County Clare |
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| A 45 minute drive south along the Clare coast will bring you to Doonbeg , Ireland ’s newest links layout but one that’s already receiving rave reviews. Set among soaring, grassy dunes rising almost 100 feet above the crashing shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean this Greg Norman designed layout is tipped by many to soon rank alongside Ballybunion and Lahinch as one of the finest golf courses in Ireland . An auspicious start to any golf vacation. |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Aran View Hotel |
Upgrade Price: $53.00pp / $53.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Moy House |
Upgrade Price: $159.00pp / $159.00pp |
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| Day 3: Connemara, County Galway |
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| Next morning play the famous Lahinch links. Set right on the Atlantic and exposed to the ocean through all her moods, molded and shaped over centuries by nature’s harsh elements and an occasional touch of human genius, Lahinch, with its towering sand dunes, undulating fairways and rolling greens is the perfect natural golfing terrain - a true links. Enjoy! That afternoon you will head for Irish speaking Connemara taking in amazing vistas across Galway Bay the splendid Connemara landscape as you go. |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Zetland Country House |
Upgrade Price: $86.00pp / $114.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Ballynahinch Castle |
Upgrade Price: $9114.00pp / $150.00pp |
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Ballynahinch Castle
Recess, Co. Galway
more info |
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| Day 4: Connemara, County Galway |
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| Connemara Golf links is bound on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean with the Twelve Bens Mountains as a background. And even though located on one of Ireland most westerly tips, make no mistake that it is worth the trip. This is a big hitter's championship course and as challenging as any to be found. Its relative remoteness only adds to the pleasure of playing here. This is a unique links experience and one not easily forgotten. |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Zetland Country House |
Upgrade Price: $86.00pp / $114.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Ballynahinch Castle |
Upgrade Price: $114.00pp / $150.00pp |
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Ballynahinch Castle
Recess, Co. Galway
more info |
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| Day 5: Westport, County Mayo |
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| Your day off and time to relax and explore this most beautiful region of Ireland . Don’t miss the village of Clifden , Connemara ’s capital, or the spectacular scenic drive from Maam Cross to Leenane and on to Westport , home to Matt Malloy of the Chieftains. His pub in the centre of town hosts the best in live traditional Irish music, and the craic is guaranteed. Not to be missed! |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Hotel Westport |
Upgrade Price: $62.00pp / $71.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Knockranny House |
Upgrade Price: $86.00pp / $110.00pp |
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Knockranny House
Westport, Co. Mayo
more info |
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| Day 6: Westport, County Mayo |
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| Tired of the wind, sand dunes and crashing waves? Then Westport Golf Club will offer a brief respite from links golf. Situated on the shores of Clew Bay in the shadow of Croagh Patrick , Ireland 's famous holy mountain, Westport is the finest parkland golf course in the west and northwest of Ireland . Set in 260 acres of rolling parkland and measuring over 7,000 yards from the championship stakes, Westport has developed into a superb course and is a highly regarded championship venue, having hosted the Irish Amateur Close Championship on three occasions. |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Hotel Westport |
Upgrade Price: $62.00pp / $71.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Knockranny House |
Upgrade Price: $86.00pp / $114.00pp |
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Knockranny House
Westport, Co. Mayo
more info |
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| Day 7: Sligo, County Sligo |
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| 90 minutes northeast of Westport lying in the shadow of the great Benbulbin Mountain is County Sligo Golf Club, better known in Ireland as Rosses Point . From nearly every point there are breathtaking views of the mountains, the sea and the almost endless hilly countryside surrounding the course. It extends along the cliffs overlooking the sea, and the fairways are considered the most undulating in Ireland . The charm of this course was immortalized by the poet W.B. Yeats who dedicated a poem to the wonderful view from the 3rd tee (a par 5 over 500 yards in length). |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Riverside Hotel |
Upgrade Price: $68.00pp / $68.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Markree Castle |
Upgrade Price: $89.00pp / $106.00pp |
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| Day 8: Ennis, County Clare |
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| Head south to spend your final day in the quaint town of Ennis. Known for its traditional music and lively atmosphere, this town charms and entertains in equal measure. The perfect place to raise a glass to the vacation just past and start planning your next trip to Ireland. |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Old Ground Hotel |
Upgrade Price: $59.00pp / $77.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Dromoland Castle |
Upgrade Price: $181.00pp / $305.00pp |
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Dromoland Castle
Newmarket, Co. Clare
more info |
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| Day 9: Depart from Shannon Airport |
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| A short 30 minute drive will return you to the airport no doubt already making plans to return. |
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2008 Prices: Wild West Links Tour |
8 nights/ 9 days |
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B&B Package Price per person |
Hotel Package Price per person |
Luxury Package Price per person |
low season
October 1 - April 30 |
$1913.00 |
$2505.00 |
$3019.00 |
mid season
May 1 - June 30; Sept 1 -30 |
$2019.00 |
$2713.00 |
$3426.00 |
high season
July 1 - August 31 |
$2153.00 |
$2848.00 |
$3560.00 |
B&B package price: includes 8 nights B&B accommodation & midsize manual car rental
Hotel package price: includes 8 nights Hotel accommodation & automatic mid-size car rental
Luxury package price: includes 8 nights Luxury accommodation & automatic full-size car
*You may upgrade your rental car for an extra fee. Please click here to see your options.
*All prices are in US dollars.
*Prices are based on two people sharing a room. You will receive a lower price if there are more people in your group. Please fill out our inquiry form for a price quote
* All accommodation upgrade prices are listed as low/ high. low season = Oct 1 - April 30; high season = May 1 - Sept 30
*This tour is not available to single travelers. |
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Please fill out our short form below. We will contact you by email within 24 hours to give you further information on our Wild West Links Golf Tour.
Or call us toll-free 1-888-771-8350 |
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