Ireland golf vacation

Golfing vacations in Ireland - Ballyliffin Golf Club

Ireland boasts a multitude of wonderful golf courses, whether be it parkland or links courses, and they have more than enough for its 4 million population to accommodate many other golfers from all over the world. Blessed with beautiful land and scenic views, golfing vacations in Ireland are a definite must do and should provide a wondrous time whether you are just a beginner or a seasoned golfer.

For those golfers lucky enough to have already played at the Ballyliffin Golf Club, they have been blessed of having a chance to play at two great golf courses adjacent to each other. The two courses straddle the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and provides a challenging game as the wind constantly blows erratically swaying the flight of the golf ball.

Whether it's the old links or the Glashedy links both provide a relentless pursuit to providing a fun yet unpredictable day of golfing with the best of the old and new provided to its members and visitors.

Ballyliffin has endured a number of success and failures that have shaped it to be one of the more exciting golf links Ireland has to offer.
The idea of starting a golf club at this venue first emerged at the latter part of the 1940's after the Second World War.At this stage a group of people interested in the idea banded together and leased lands and converted it into a 9-hole golf course. The club itself prepared the greens before playing, doing the menial tasks of mowing the grass and checking the area.

The progression of the club and the course itself was a slow and painful process. With such a small club that doesn’t have really any resources at all, frustrations and doubts on whether the club should be continued at all flourished. Then the impending end of the lease also was hanging over their heads and the future of their club was slowly darkening.

The vista brightened for this little golf club when the landowners agreed to extend their lease. The club's association with the Irish Christian brotherhood has also helped it recruit more players and improve their revenues. By the time the 1960's were ushering in, the confidence of its members soared and the prospect of owning the land was getting brighter.

Unfortunately in the 60's problems with the land arose again as the owners weren’t keen on renewing the lease once again. This prompted the club to look for a larger area to lease and convert into a links course.

By 1970, the Ballyliffin Golf Club transferred to a much bigger area and construction soon started. Little more than three years later the 18 holes were ready to be played.

However problems soon arose again. Financial concerns plagued the club and the seawall was being eaten up by the sea as more gravel were being removed for the construction.A series of well planned events including bazaars and concerts saved the club from financial disaster and the stopping of construction by the sea saved the property.

Soon, more members joined the club and green fees were rising with its new found fame adding more finances to the club's coffers. A new clubhouse was now opened and more facilities and amenities were being put up.

Fifty years after the original group members decided to start the Ballyliffin Golf Club, a new course was now added. By 1993, the construction started on the new course beside it and was finished two years after.

Because of all the ups and downs that the Ballyliffin Golf Club has experienced, you can be sure that including this course in your golfing vacation to Ireland will be well worth it. Experience golfing heritage and a great course and pencil in this venue on your Ireland golf vacation itinerary.

Golfing vacations in Ireland - Beaufort Golf Club

In an island where there is only about 6 million people, Ireland has inexcess of 400 golf courses that caters to golfers from all over the world.They offer both parkland and links golf courses and is a premier golfvacation spot where game styles and accommodations vary.The competition to be regarded as among the best golf courses in Ireland is fierce.

The Beaufort Golf Club situated in Killarney and is a part of the Churchtown Estate, is a parkland championship course that is engulfed by the renowned McGillycuddy Reeks Mountains that provides spectacular scenery laden all throughout the course. Along the scenic views, the ruins of the Castle Core sit beside the 13th green. Entering the course, you will see two hundred year old trees lined up.

Because of its its exceptional mild climate and the natural drainage of this par 71 course, playing in the Beaufort Golf Club will most certainly be very enjoyable. The first nine holes can be found at the west side of the avenue while its back nine provides more eye candy as they are nearer to the highest mountains in Ireland on the south side.

Measuring 6,587 yards, the Beaufort Golf Club is a great alternative for the many beautiful link courses that abound in Ireland. You could also lounge around in their cozy clubhouse that permeates an aura of mixture of tradition, history and modern developments. The clubhouse is easily located being nearby to the main house of the club. Beyond it is a formal rose garden and inside the clubhouse, you will be able to see the practice putting green. Here you will be able to find many facilities that you could go to for all your golf needs, fine dining or maybe just a couple of pints of Guinness.

Just 4 miles from Killarney, the site for the Beaufort Golf Club is in a valley that was said to be created 10,000 years ago by the Ice Age. Getting there is easy but leaving the warm welcome and the great environment can be pretty hard.

You and your family will be able to enjoy a golf vacation together. It doesn’t matter if not all of you plays golf. The rich culture and history of Ireland and the town of Killarney coupled with its many fine dining restaurants and countless points of interest can cater to all the needs of the group.

The nearby Killarney golf course also can offer you an alternative choice as you can alternate from each course to the other for variation. Both are just stone's throw away from the town of Killarney and can be easily gone to everyday.

After your round of golf, you can just go back to the town, dress up and explore the many wonders and forms of entertainment that the town offers.

Going to Ireland for a golf vacation trip can be quite costly, it would not be a cheap Ireland vacation, but with all the wondrous sites, great accommodations and the warm welcome you will get will make every penny spent truly well worth it.

Because of the huge range of golf courses available in Ireland your most difficult task will be deciding which ones to include in your Ireland golf vacation.

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