THE AILSA COURSE, TURNBERRY – Home of four Open Championships, the legendary Ailsa course has hosted some of the most iconic names in golf. Reborn in June 2016 at the hands of renowned architect, Martin Ebert, the transformation makes the Ailsa the number one ranked golf course in the UK & Ireland. Set alongside the glorious Ayrshire coastline, with Arran and Ailsa Craig as a stunning backdrop, it is one of the finest golfing destinations in the world

ROYAL TROON – Founded in 1878 by a few enthusiasts Royal Troon Golf Club has outgrown its purely local reputation and is now known as one of the finest championship courses in the world.

In the village that is home to the world’s oldest distillery, between the Giant’s Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Club, this multi-award-winning hotel & restaurant has been outstandingly successful in recreating its origins as an old Coaching Inn and Mill House. One of Ireland’s most well known, luxurious four-star hotels, The Bushmills Inn is situated in an enviable location a stone’s throw from a host of visitor attractions including Royal Portrush Golf Club, Old Bushmills Distillery, The Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Dunluce Castle.

ROYAL PORTRUSH – Founded in 1888, the legendary Royal Portrush Golf Club has two Championship Courses – the renowned Dunluce Course and the smaller but equally enjoyable Valley Course. Both command impressive views across the North Atlantic with breathtaking views of Scotland and Donegal but the golf is even more spectacular.

PORTSTEWART GOLF CLUB – Situated on Northern Ireland’s magnificent Causeway Coast, Portstewart Golf Club presents a difficult but fair game. The Strand Course is indisputably the jewel in Portstewart’s crown for both qualities of game and scenery. The course is set in classic links country amid towering sand dunes with views at every turn of the Donegal hills, the Atlantic and the River Bann

ROYAL 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. Royal County Down has recently been ranked the #1 course in the world

The Merrion, located in the heart of Dublin city centre, is the capital’s most luxurious five-star hotel, and a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World. The 142-bedroom and suite hotel is as welcoming as it is stylish. An impeccable restoration of four Georgian townhouses, The Merrion is a marriage of exquisite comfort, relaxed elegance and advanced guest facilities, including free Wi-Fi, an 18m pool, spa and gym. The Merrion is home to the 2-star Michelin Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, The Cellar Bar and Restaurant, and the intimate No. 23 Cocktail Bar.

PORTMARNOCK GOLF CLUB – Portmarnock Golf Club, founded in 1894, is consistently ranked amongst the top golf courses in the world. With a rich history closely aligned to the progression of golf in Ireland, Portmarnock has hosted many major professional and amateur events including multiple Irish Open Championships, the Walker Cup, the Irish Amateur Close Championship and the British Amateur Championship. From Sam Snead to Seve Ballesteros, some of golf’s best-known names have tested their skills here on the north Dublin peninsula. Considered by many as one of the fairest links courses in the world it delivers an incredible challenge and true test of golf. Portmarnock Golf Club was ranked as the best golf course in Ireland, Golf Digest Magazine, 2004/15 and Tom Watson (Open Champion on 5 occasions) summed up the links during his visits by saying “There are no tricks or nasty surprises, only an honest, albeit searching test of shot-making skills.”

KINSALE – Originally a medieval fishing port, historic Kinsale (from the Irish, Ceann tSaile – ‘Head of the Sea’) is one of the most picturesque, popular and historic towns on the southwest coast of Ireland. Its beautiful setting captivates visitors to Kinsale; its long waterfront, yacht-filled harbour, narrow winding streets and brightly painted galleries, shops and houses. The impressive fortifications of Charles Fort and James Fort guard the narrow entrance against the sea – giving clues to its rich history

OLD HEAD MEMBERS SUITES – The Old Head Seaview Suites feature the perfect blend of opulence and comfort. Offering magnificent views of the 18thgreen, Atlantic Ocean and Old Head Lighthouse from the moment you walk in, all Suites are adorned in a style that evokes a feeling of pure indulgence, stunningly furnished and spaciously created.

OLD HEAD GOLF LINKS is built on a 220-acre diamond of land jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean. The promontory is almost an island with numerous caves running beneath your feet as you play the course. The links and practice area occupy 180 acres and the remaining 40 acres of unspoilt cliff frame the course. It is a piece of golf real estate like no other, that causes many a golfer and visitor to pinch themselves as they drive through the ancient gateway with the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean some 300 feet below.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Luxury transfer between Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport and Turnberry

• Three nights at the 5* Trump Turnberry (Deluxe Ocean View King) including full Scottish Breakfast each morning 18 Holes of Golf on The Ailsa Course at Turnberry and Royal Troon

• Scotland to Northern Ireland Ferry then sightseeing trip to the Giant’s Causeway

• Three nights at the Bushmills Inn (Superior Guestroom) including full Irish Breakfast each morning

• 18 Holes of Golf at Royal Portrush and Portstewart

• Luxury transfer to Royal County Down for 18 holes of Golf

• Luxury transfer to the 5* Merrion Hotel, Dublin for four nights (Superior Guestroom) including full Irish Breakfast each morning 18 Holes of Golf at Portmarnock

• Two nights in a members suite at Old Head and 18 Holes at Old Head Links

• Return luxury transfer to Shannon Airport and to all pre-booked golf courses throughout your trip

• St Andrews Golf Travels’ 24/7 concierge service to assist with anything you require during your time in Scotland and Ireland