Golf Ireland & Scotland

Occasionally, TravelKatz comes up with a really unique and great International Destination.  This time we have gone beyond “great”  and “unique”.  Picture yourself on the tee at one of these spectacular links courses in Ireland or Scotland!  Each one featuring 3-5 rounds of golf for you and your threesome…with a rental car!  So, you could be having the time of your life!

Where do you golf now? At your local Country Club or Public Course?  Do you live in a gated community that boasts the “World’s Best Golf Course”? How many golf courses are in your community?  Now really, do any of them measure up to these courses – where golf was born? And don’t you really want to golf one of these courses, then come back to your community golf course and tell all about your experience?  Not to mention the accommodations…Then let’s golf!!!

Then let’s golf!!!

 

Golf Ireland & Scotland

A links golf course sometimes referred to as seaside links are the oldest style of golf course, first developed in Scotland. The word comes from the Scots language and refers to an area of coastal sand dunes. Links are located in coastal areas, on sandy soil, often amid dunes, with few water hazards and trees.  The challenges of links golf fall into two categories. First, the nature of the courses themselves, which tend to be characterized by thick rough, uneven fairways, and small deep bunkers. Second, due to their coastal location, many links courses are frequently windy. This affects the style of play required.  Golf experts have played the courses and tailored itineraries to suit the average and expert golfer alike. With the vast number of Golf Courses in Ireland and Scotland, choosing can be difficult. You’ll enjoy looking over TravelKatz’ favorites.  Let us help you decide where to begin.

Tour Highlights:

• Pre-booked tee times
• Top links courses throughout Ireland and Scotland
• Customized to suit your needs
• Top hotels
• No hidden extras

Tour Includes:

• First Class Hotels with private bath or shower per itinerary selected – TravelKatz along with this preferred supplier can also arrange B&B stays, Superior Manor Homes or Deluxe Castles and Hotels in conjunction with your golf vacation
• Full breakfasts daily, except day of arrival
• Pre-booked tee times (courses subject to availability at time of booking)
• Self-Drive car for 2 passengers
• Self-Drive mini-bus for 4 passengers
• Mid-size deluxe coach with driver/ guide for 8 or more persons
• Car rental insurance for Collision Damage, Theft, 3rd party (for 2-4-person golf packages) included
• Tips and taxes in Ireland and Scotland. Gratuities to the driver/guide
• Flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

Golf Ireland

SOUTHERN LINKS
Includes 7 Days / 6 Nights / 5 Rounds of Golf

Tour Includes:

• Six (6) nights of pre-booked hotels in ideal locations to reach golf courses
• Pre-booked tee times for 5 rounds of golf at Killarney, Tralee, Dooks, Waterville, Ballybunion, and Lahinch
• Automatic car rental with super collision insurance included
• Hotel and golf course taxes included
• Caddies not included

About the Courses:
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, Killarney County Kerry –  With 3 championship courses, the Killarney Golf & Fishing Club can offer 3 totally unique and challenges to the golfer.
Tralee Golf Club, County Kerry – Designed and built by Arnold Palmer, this stunning setting represents a true paradise for those willing to challenge what is widely acclaimed as one of the finest links courses in the world.
Dooks Golf Course, Glenbeigh, County Kerry – The golf links are set out to be one of the three stretches of sand dunes at the head of Dingle Bay. In the immediate foreground are the sand dune peninsulas of Rossbeign and Inch and just a few miles away from the whitewashed houses of the Cromane fishing village provide an eye-catching distraction. South Eastwards is the famed McGillycuddy’s Reeks, to the Southwest are the lovely Cooms and hills of Glenbeigh and across the bay to the north are the Slieve Mish and Dingle Mountains. A truly magical location for a stunning golf course.
Waterville Golf Course, County Kerry – Golfing at Waterville is a mystical experience- the beauty of the classic links land, surrounded by the sea, yet forever challenged by the shape of the elements. Over 100 years old, Waterville is rated among the top 5 courses in Ireland and as one of the top 20 link courses in the world.
Ballybunion Golf Clug, County Kerry – Located on the north-west coast of County Kerry, on a beautiful stretch of sand dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll find two wonderfully challenging and unique golf courses   at Ballybunion – The Old Course and the Cashen Course. Whatever your choice, every hole, every hazard, and every shot is defined by nature’s infinite presence.
Lahinch Golf Course, County Clare – Lahinch is a traditional, out-and-back links and is a true classic and you’ll relish every moment, especially the unique challenges of the par 5 – 4th followed by a blinding par 3 amidst the dunes. Offering 2 courses: Dough Castle named for the remains of the castle which can be seen on the 7^th  hole and the Old Course.

WESTERN LINKS
Includes 7 days / 6 nights / 5 rounds of golf

Tour Includes:

• Six (6) nights of pre-booked hotels in ideal locations to reach golf courses
• Pre-booked tee times for 5 rounds of golf at Carne, Enniscrone, Westport, Lahinch
• Automatic car rental with super collision insurance included
• Hotel and golf course taxes included
• Caddies not included

About the Courses:
Carne Golf Links, Belmullet, County Mayo – The building of Carne has caused little disturbance in this wild and ancient landscape. Tees and greens occurred naturally and very little earth moving was involved in the course construction. There are some breathtaking views over the Atlantic and the legendary islands of Inis Gloire an Inis Geidhe.
Enniscrone Golf Links, County Sligo –   Enniscrone Golf Club, located in County Sligo in Northwest Ireland. Situated beside the picturesque seaside town of Enniscrone (also spelled as Inniscrone), the golf course afford panoramic views of Killala Bay, Bartra Island, and sandy beaches with Nephin and the Ox Mountains forming in the background.
Lahinch Golf Course, County Clare – Lahinch is a traditional, out-and-back links and is a true classic and you’ll relish every moment, especially the unique challenges of the par 5 – 4^th hole followed by a blinding par 3 amidst the dunes. Offering 2 courses: Dough Castle named for the remains of the castle which can be seen on the 7^th hole and the Old Course.

THE NORTH & SOUTHEAST LINKS
Includes 7 days / 6 nights / 5 rounds of Golf

Tour Includes:

• Six (6) nights of pre-booked hotels in ideal locations to reach golf courses
• Pre-booked tee times for 5 rounds of golf at Seaport, Baltray, Murvagh, Portrush, Royal County Down, and Portmarnock
• Automatic car rental with super collision insurance included
• Hotel and golf course taxes included
• Caddies not included

About the Courses:
Baltray, Drogheda, County Louth – Rated in Golf Digest’s top 100 courses in the world as a “hidden gem”. It is one of the top twenty-five courses in the British Isles and it is in the top six in the island. Sometimes ferocious and other times benign, it provides competition for all handicaps.
Portrush, County Antrim – Royal Portrush Golf Club is home to one of the best and most challenging links golf courses in the world, the Dunluce Links, and the hidden gem, the Valley Links. The only club in Ireland to have hosted The Open Championship, Royal Portrush is a members’ club which welcomes visitors all year round to face the challenges of its courses and to brave the testing conditions.
New Castle, County Down – Royal County Down is located in one of the world’s most naturally beautiful links settings in the Murlough Nature Reserve. Against the magnificent backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne, the links stretch along the shores of Dundrum Bay, zigzagging back and forth to provide a different vista from virtually every hole.
Portmarnock, County Dublin – Considered by many as a fair but challenging test of golf, Portmarnock invites you to experience one of the purest links courses in the world.

Golf Scotland

St. Andrew Explorer – Tee Off in Scotland – St. Andrews area golfing and self-drive
Tour Includes:

• Four (4) nights of pre-booked hotels in ideal locations to reach golf courses
• Pre-booked tee times for 3 rounds of golf at St. Andrews Jubilee Course, Carnoustie Golf Links, and Kingsbarns Golf Links
• Automatic car rental with super collision insurance included
• Hotel and golf course taxes included
• Caddies not included

About the Courses:
St. Andrews Jubilee Course: This 6742 yard 72 par course, is the third championship course at the Home of Golf. The Jubilee is considered by many to be the most challenging course on the famous Links.
Carnoustie Golf Links: Carnoustie is a big natural seaside golf links course and the Championship course is considered to be one of the most difficult in the British Isles.
Kingsbarns Golf Links: Situated just six miles from St. Andrews, Kingsbarns is an important addition to this area. Take advantage of viewing the North Sea from virtually every part of the course.

HIGHLAND LINKS – Collect your car rental and make your way to the Kingsmill, your base for the next 4 nights. Your package includes 3 rounds of golf.

Tour Includes:

• Four (4) nights of pre-booked hotels in ideal locations to reach golf courses
• Pre-booked tee times for 3 rounds of golf at Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Castle Stuart Golf Links, and Nairn Golf Club
• Automatic car rental with super collision insurance included
• Hotel and golf course taxes included
• Caddies not included

About the Courses:
Royal Dornoch Golf Club: This championship course was ranked #5 in the world and #1 by the 2016 Scotland Digest.
Castle Stuart Golf Links: Castle Stuart Golf Links is a championship links course overlooking the Moray Firth. The course has attracted international acclaim for its design, location, and ability to be playable yet challenging for both beginners and professionals.
Nairn Golf Club: Ranked #11 in the list of Top 100 Courses in Scotland according to the 2015 Golf World Magazine, this traditional Scottish golf links course was created from a Highland wilderness and test the talents of professionals and amateurs alike. Founded in 1887, it is now one of the best courses in Scotland.

Note: Nairn Golf Course is not available on Saturdays. If the package falls with Nairn on Saturday, the courses will be rearranged to accommodate your round of golf at the Nairn Golf Club.

All 2-4-person car rental rates are based on self-drive.
Gas, ferry, and optional extra insurance are additional but can be included.
Additional cost for vehicle rentals with pick-up & drop-off in Ireland and Scotland, but can be included.
Rates are also available for private chauffeur.

Please call TravelKatz at 352-277-7300 for details.  Direct flights from Orlando – Let’s Golf!