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Best Golf Courses in Ireland

The best golf courses in Ireland deliver golf at its most cinematic: dunes rising like amphitheatres, Atlantic wind shaping every decision, and clubhouses that turn a round into a story retold over dinner. Inside Loop’s Ireland collection includes Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Portmarnock, Ballybunion, Lahinch and the island’s most compelling links experiences across both Ireland and Northern Ireland. These are courses with elite architecture and unmistakable mood, where blind shots, firm turf, native grasses and sea views combine to test imagination as much as technique. For luxury golf travelers, Ireland also offers the rare pleasure of pairing world-ranked courses with castle hotels, polished coastal lodges, chef-led dining rooms and drives that feel like part of the itinerary rather than a transfer. Use this guide to compare championship venues with wilder links adventures, then shape a refined Irish golf journey around access, seasonality, routing and the distinct character of each coast.