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Begin Planning As
Early As Possible:
Ireland has become the top overseas
destination for U.S golfers, surpassing Scotland. It's greener, closer,
less expensive and more welcoming. The earlier you begin planning,
the more likely you will
be able to reserve all the courses, accommodations,
touring and other arrangements that meet your expectations. |
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Passport:
US citizens are required to have a
current passport. No exceptions will be made on either side of
the
ocean. |
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Choose your Travelling Partners
Carefully:
You will be travelling together for
a week or more. Nothing can enhance a vacation more than enjoying
the trip with good friends. Everyone in your group should have similar
interests and budgets. Your experience will be diminished if you
have to make numerous compromises over how much golf you play, where
you stay, where you dine, and how long you enjoy the 19th Hole. |
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Climate:
Ireland has a temperate climate, which
means no extremes of heat and cold. Generally, the best times to
travel are betwwen mid- April and late October. It rains in Ireland.
Not
a lot more than any other temperate climate but enough to give every
chance of a "soft day". Bring rain gear and enjoy the traditional
golf experience. |
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Handicap Certificates:
Most clubs reserve the right
to see your handicap certificate. The handicap limit at most courses
is 24 for men and 36 for women. In practice, handicap certificates
are seldom if ever requested. However, our advice would be to bring
one just in case. |
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Caddies:
There are caddy services at most if
not all high profile clubs. Some of the more senior caddies are excellent.
But they do come in all shapes and sizes. Young, old, senior, junior,
well experienced, not so well experienced, single and double "bag
carriers". Our experience has been to enjoy the caddie that
you
have; they all add to the overall golf experience in Ireland. |
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Pull Carts/Motorized Carts:
There are plenty of pull carts available
at virtually all clubs at a cost of 3-4 Euro. Motorized carts are
becoming increasingly available but the number at each club is limited.
Most links courses, in general, do not provide for motorized carts. |
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Dress Code/ Footwear:
On most courses soft spikes are mandatory.
Jeans and tee shirts are not allowed and Bermuda type shorts can
be worn with knee socks. Generally, smart casual attire is acceptable
in all areas of the clubhouse. However, in some clubs, jacket and
tie may be required for dining, this is generally the exception,
not the rule, for most clubs. |
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Miscellaneous:
ATM machines are available in most
major cities and dispense Euros charged to your bank account. Laundry
services are available in most major cities as well. |
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