Vacations | Accommodation | Courses

The North West

8 days / 7 nights in superior hotels / 6 rounds of golf

Day 1:

Depart from the USA for Ireland; all flights are overnight. Allow for the 5 hour time difference from EST. Enjoy dinner and the movie on board.

Day 2:

You will be met on arrival at Belfast airport in the early morning by an AtlanticGolf representative who is there to welcome you to Ireland and assist you in any way necessary. Pick up your rental vehicle or meet your driver and transfer to Ballyliffin in county Donegal. This is a 2 hour trip from Belfast airport. If you fly into Dublin, you can take a commuter flight to Derry, then drive to Ballyliffin (30 mins). The drive from Dublin is approximately 4 hours.

Check into the Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Hotel for 2 nights

While Ballyliffin is essentially a village, there are a few pubs in town with a truly Irish ambiance!

Day 3:

Enjoy breakfast before you experience Nick Faldo’s most recent makeover in Ireland.

Golf at Ballyliffin Old

Caddies & carts available

You should get into the minivan and see a bit of the countryside; there are some excellent restaurants in the surrounding villages of Carndonagh and Buncrana.

Day 4:

After breakfast, head down the road to the golf club to play Pat Ruddy’s northern masterpiece. Pat is the owner and designer of the wonderful European Club in county Wicklow. Pack your bag as you will be traveling to Rosapenna following golf.

Golf at Ballyliffin Glashedy

Caddies & carts available

The drive to Rosapenna will take about an hour if you use the car ferry from Buncrana to Rathmullen. Check into the Rosapenna Golf Hotel for 2 nights.

Day 5:

After breakfast, drive over to the golf club with its impressive new clubhouse. The Old course is an original Old Tom Morris (of St. Andrews fame) creation.

Golf at Rosapenna Old

Caddies & carts available

The 7 mile “Atlantic Drive” takes you around this remote and un-spoilt peninsula; every turn on the road brings a wonderful new view. Many of the local people speak Gaelic and Downings is worth a stop.

Day 6:

The new course at Rosapenna will stand the test of time as a great links, designed by the energetic Pat Ruddy (see Ballyliffin above)

Golf at Rosapenna Sandy Hills

Caddies & carts available; practice facility

Following golf, drive this time to Donegal town, at the southern end of the county. This is the home of Donegal tweed and knitwear, so check out the local stores. Check into Harvey’s Point Country House Hotel for 2 nights. On the shores of Lough Eske, 4 miles from the town.

Day 7:

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive 20 minutes south to Murvagh to play the longest links course in the country.

Golf at Donegal

Another change to check out the tweed stores for that souvenir Irish cap!

Day 8:

Another course with a dual name: properly, County Sligo Golf Club, located at Rosses Point and known colloquially as Rosses Point.

Golf at Rosses Point

After golf, drive south to Bunratty village, near Shannon airport. The drive should take about 3 hours but check on local traffic. There is a famous old pub here, Durty Nellies for that last pint in Ireland.

Day 9:

Alas the trip has to come to an end, we hope you enjoyed it. Remember, Shannon has a fine Duty Free shop, so get to the airport with some time to spare.