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Package Ideas - Donegal, North West & Northern Ireland

Day 1 - Arrival

Once arriving at Belfast Airport, you will be greeted by one of our friendly drivers, who will carry out their duty in making sure of a smooth transfer for you and your peers to the fabulous hotel Once settled in, you have the rest of the day to explore the beautiful scenery that Donegal has to offer.

Day 2 - Ballyliffin Golf Club Glashedy Course

The first step of your golfing journey will involve you taking on the tough linksland of Glashedy Golf Course at Ballyliffin. The Glashedy Links is the longer and more dramatic of Ballyliffin's two championship courses as it stretches 7,542 yards from the back tees. The breathtaking experience sees you travel through towering dunes with views towards Glashedy Rock and Pollan Bay. Wide rolling fairways are heavily protected by deep bunkers, while elevated tees and greens create major changes in height throughout the round. As you make your way around the course, take time to appreciate the spectacular Donegal scenery and the raw natural beauty that makes these links so special. After making the final putt, head to the clubhouse for a well-earned meal or drink and reflect on a sensational opening round to your golfing journey.

Day 3 - County Sligo

Today you have the privilege of tackling another links masterpiece as you and your peers head down to Sligo to take on the Colt Championship Course at County Sligo. Established in 1894, the course offers a classic links challenge surrounded by some of Ireland's most dramatic coastal scenery. The Championship Links stretches to around 7,250 yards and offers a traditional coastal challenge situated by the dramatic backdrop of Benbulben Mountain. Elevated tees, deep bunkers, firm fairways and exposed greens provide the main difficulty, while changing Atlantic winds can dramatically affect the difficulty of the course. As you make your way around the course, take in the spectacular views across Sligo Bay and towards Benbulben in the distance while appreciating the beautiful natural linksland of County Sligo.

Day 4 - St Patrick's Links Rosapenna

After completing two unforgettable rounds, today your golfing experience will become even better as your third round of golf will be the world-famous St Patrick's Links at Rosapenna. It will take no time at all for you to realise why this course is ranked 5th best in Ireland and 37th Globally. The par 71 course stretches to around 6,930 yards and is built through enormous natural dunes with wide, rolling fairways and large, heavily contoured greens. The championship links course offers stunning views of the coastline and local beaches; however, the coast brings strong winds that will place emphasis on accuracy throughout the round. As you walk off the 18th green, take a moment to look back across the dramatic dunes and coastline and appreciate the incredible experience and rare opportunity you have just had to play one of Ireland's finest links courses.

Day 5 - Travel to Northern Ireland

Today you will leave Donegal behind and travel to Northern Ireland for the next stage of your golfing journey. Once you arrive at your accommodation, take time to settle in, relax and look ahead to four outstanding rounds of golf, including some of the highest-ranked courses in the world.

Day 6 - Free day in Northern Ireland

Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace before the golf begins again tomorrow. You may choose to visit nearby towns and attractions, or simply relax at your accommodation. ake some time to enjoy the scenery and experience more of what Northern Ireland has to offer. It is the perfect opportunity to recharge before returning to the course for the next stage of your golfing journey.

Day 7 - Portstewart Golf Club (Strand course)

The first golfing test Northern Ireland will throw at you is the magnificent Strand Course at Portstewart Golf Club. The Strand is a dramatic championship links with an opening nine that winds through some of the largest dunes in Northern Ireland. Rolling fairways, deep bunkers and undulating greens create the outstanding links experience, while elevated tees provide impressive views towards the Atlantic Ocean and the Donegal coastline. By the time you walk off the 18th green, Portstewart will have given you a true taste of just how special golf in Northern Ireland can be. Fortunately, this is only the beginning, with three more spectacular rounds still waiting for you and your golfing companions.

Day 8 - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Dunluce

Today you will be fortunate to experience a course not just ranked 3rd in Great Britain but 9th globally. On the Dunluce Course at Royal Portrush you will be walking the footsteps of some of the modern all time greats of the course, Max Faulkner, Shane Lowry and Scottie Scheffler have won the Open CHampionship at this venue, but who will win today out of you and your golfing companions. The Dunluce Links runs through rolling coastal dunes above the Atlantic and provides a demanding championship test. Deep bunkers, heavily contoured greens and strong coastal winds are accompanied by dramatic views towards the Giant's Causeway and surrounding coastline. As you make your way around the course, take time to appreciate the spectacular views across the North Atlantic and the unique atmosphere of one of golf's most iconic venues.

Day 9 - Royal County Down (Championship Course)

This is it, the highlight of your golfing vacation and the round you have been waiting for since the moment you booked. If Royal Portrush left you impressed, prepare to be taken to another level by the beauty and challenge of Royal County Down. Ranked the number one course in Great Britain and among the very best in the world, this is a true golfing masterpiece. The Championship Links stretches to 7,206 yards and is set between Dundrum Bay and the Mourne Mountains. Towering dunes, narrow fairways, thick heather and challenging bunkers create a difficult test, while several blind tee shots add uncertainty throughout the round. Strong coastal winds and raised greens place great importance on accurate driving and straight shots. As you sink your final putt, take a step back and appreciate the golfing masterpiece you have just experienced. This is the kind of once-in-a-lifetime round that will stay with you long after you leave Northern Ireland.

Day 10 - Royal Portrush Golf Club Valley Course

Your final round takes you back to Royal Portrush, this time to experience the hidden gem of the Valley Links. Designed by renowned architect Harry Colt, The Valley is shorter than the Dunluce but still provides a genuine championship links experience through rolling dunes close to the Atlantic. The course has relatively few bunkers compared with its famous neighbour, placing greater emphasis on natural slopes, firm greens and changing coastal winds. As you complete the last hole of the vacation, look back across the links and appreciate the unforgettable courses, challenges and memories you have experienced throughout your time in Northern Ireland.

Day 11 - Departure

Your time in Donegal, North West and Northern Ireland has come to an end. Enjoy one last complimentary breakfast at the hotel before meeting your driver for a smooth and comfortable transfer to the airport. As you make your journey home, reflect on the incredible golf you have experienced, including the rare opportunity to play two of the top 10 ranked courses in the world. Think back on the dramatic coastlines, breathtaking scenery and unforgettable moments shared with your golfing companions, and treasure these memories for the rest of your life.