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2012 RYDER CUP CHICAGO
Join us in Chicago September 28-30, 2012 for the Ryder Cup golf matches at Medinah CC. more...
PGA GOLF PRO OPPORTUNITIES
We have partnered with many resorts (Bandon Dunes, Pebble Beach, Pelican Hill Resort etc) and destinations (much of Scotland) to offer PGA Professional complimentary places, spending money and 4% Golf Retirment Plus. Call WWG for more information on a group trip!
THE MAJORS
We have a great Pro-Am in Spain in May 2012 - you can play in "The Bullfight" at Valderrama golf club and other famed Costa del Sol courses; call for details ... The 2012 British Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes GC in England will again prove to be a popular venue. more...
Southwest Ireland Golf Packages
Overview
The most popular Irish links courses are in the Southwest between Shannon and Cork, namely in County Kerry, Cork and Clare. Ballybunion, Lahinch and Waterville are all world ranked seaside golf links, and Tralee, Old Head, Doonbeg and Dooks are close seconds! Our guests love staying at The Doonbeg Resort & Spa, at charming Lahinch B&B's, or the best hotels in exciting Killarney such as The Killarney Park Hotel. Don't miss Kinsale, the culinary capital of Ireland, and the guesthouses in this charming Irish fishing village. A typical itinerary starts in Shannon and either returns there a week later, or departs from Cork. Either way, the Southwest of Ireland features some of the best Irish courses and some stunning natural beauty! |
Southwest For Couples
Take this 7 day trip featuring the best in unique properties in Ireland for couples who like plenty of golf and a range of high standard accommodations offering very different types of hospitality. Moy House famous for its great location, beautiful rooms and their “make yourself at home” policy. Loch Lein House with it’s lovely lake views and quiet location boast a family run hospitality second to none. Adare Manor resort finishes off the trip in 5 star elegance and tradition. Tour Includes: 6 nights in a 4 and 5 star unique properties with full Irish breakfast each morning / 6 prepaid rounds of the top golf in the Southwest / Self drive automatic van for 4 persons (coach and driver upgrade available for larger groups or those who do not wish to drive) / Full service of the WWG Ireland Office including meet and greet service / Welcome tour briefing covering sightseeing, restaurant recommendations and caddie arrangements / Full documentation package. Day 1 – Arrive Shannon – Welcome tour briefing – Transfer to Moy House. Play Lahinch GC in the afternoon, dating back to 1892 and later redesigned by Dr. Alistair Mackenzie, Lahinch features a couple of blind holes, and true classic links flavor. (Moy House) Day 2 – Today travel south to Doonbeg GC, the tough links on some of Ireland’s most attractive dunes, with a highly acclaimed design by Greg Norman. The course is considered to contain some of the best links-land in the world. (Moy House - B) Day 3 – Golf today at Ballybunion Old Course. This course is one of Ireland’s greats, a natural course of the highest class, with perhaps the finest natural dunes ever for a championship links. Ranked 12th in the world. (Loch Lein House - B) Day 4 – Play Waterville Golf Links today, an outstanding links overlooking Ballinskegs Bay, was proclaimed “the most heavenly hell on earth”. (Loch Lein House – B) Day 5 – Travel north to Tralee today, designed by Arnold Palmer, and situated on a beautiful corner of Kerry’s southwest coast, some of the greatest views in the world can been seen from the tough holes. (Loch Lein House– B) Day 6 – Head for Adare Manor Hotel and resort today for golf and some pampering! Called one of the best parkland courses in Ireland, the beauty is quite stunning (Adare Manor Hotel – B) Day 7 - Depart from Shannon MOY HOUSE HOTEL – Co. Clare - Originally built in the 18th century with breathtaking views over Lahinch bay, it is on 50 acres of mature woodland. Major restoration in 1999 has transformed this country house in keeping with present day expectations yet preserving its unique character, style and ambiance. Each room is individually designed in a remarkable combination of past and present. Moy House provides every contemporary comfort and extravagance to make this country house a memorable experience. LOCH LEIN HOUSE – Co. Kerry - Loch Lein house is a country house hotel on the shores of Loch Lein. It has uninterrupted views over Killarney's famous lower lake and the Macgillicuddy reeks. A haven of Irish hospitality with the emphasis on friendly, personal service. With the putting green and drying room, the hotel is ideal for the golfers. ADARE MANOR HOTEL AND GOLF CLUB - Co. Limerick - The 18th century Adare Manor, a RAC 5 Star Hotel is listed as one of the top 10 foreign resorts of the world by Conde Nast travelers readers’ choice. Adare Golf Club opened in the summer of 1995 and has already been elevated to one of the finest inland courses in Ireland. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.; it measures 7138 yards from the tips. Located in the town of Adare, noted for its Tidy Town awards, this property and location is a favorite of American and other world-class travelers as a stopover on the way to or from Shannon Airport. Set amid 840 acres of lush countryside, the Manor is an architectural jewel presiding over breathtaking formal gardens, majestic parkland and fascinating ruins dating back over eight hundred years. Price: $3,918 per golfer double occupancy / $2491 non-golfer double occupancy. |
Killarney Short Break
Get a taste of the great Southwest courses without having to change hotels! Stay for 4 nights at the luxurious Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa and enjoy 4 rounds of top golf all within 1 1/2 hours of your base. Tour Includes: 4 nights in a 4 star luxury Hotel and Spa with full Irish breakfast each morning / 4 prepaid rounds of the top golf in the Southwest / Self drive automatic van for 4 persons (coach and driver upgrade available for larger groups or those who do not wish to drive) / Full service of the WWG Ireland Office including meet and greet service / Welcome tour briefing covering sightseeing, restaurant recommendations and caddie arrangements / Full documentation package. Day 1 – Arrive Shannon – Welcome tour briefing – Transfer to Adare Manor Resort to play Adare GC, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed course. After Golf transfer to Killarney Plaza Hotel Day 2 – Golf today at Ballybunion Old Course, This course is one of Ireland’s greats, a natural course of the highest class, with perhaps the finest natural dunes ever for a championship links. Ranked 12th in the world. (Killarney Plaza - B) Day 3 – Play Waterville Golf Links today. This is an outstanding links, overlooking Ballinskegs Bay and was proclaimed “the most heavenly hell on earth”. (Killarney Plaza – B) Day 4 – Travel west to Tralee today, designed by Arnold Palmer and generally considered to be his finest work outside of North America. Situated on a beautiful corner of Kerry’s southwest coast, some of the greatest views in the world can been seen from the tough holes. Always listed in the top 25 most beautiful golf courses on earth. (Killarney Plaza– B) Day 5 – Depart from Shannon KILLARNEY PLAZA HOTEL – Co. Kerry - The Killarney Plaza successfully blends gracious hospitality, quality service and amenities in such a way guest using the hotel for business or pleasure feel at ease. This elegant hotel enjoys a wonderful location in Killarney. The leisure area and Moulton Brown Spa allow guests to unwind and relax in luxurious surroundings. All bedrooms and suites are luxuriously furnished and air conditioned. The Killarney Plaza is a “Must see, Must stay” rendezvous. Price: $2678 per golfer double occupancy/ $1713 non-golfer double occupancy. |
Irish Castles & Manors
Everyone agrees that the great old links of Ireland are world class, but the new resort courses and private clubs are spectacular too! This tour combines the best of the old and new with the absolute finest accommodations on The Emerald Isle. Tour Includes: 9 nights in premium deluxe hotels including breakfast / 7 prepaid rounds of golf / self drive automatic transmission car or van depending on group size (a bus and driver available for larger size groups) / full service of the WWG Ireland office including meet and greet at the airport / Welcome tour briefing to review all sightseeing, restaurant and caddie arrangements, maps and driving directions / full documentation package Day 1 - Arrive Shannon and transfer to the Dromoland Castle in deluxe rooms, one of the top three properties in Ireland. Welcome tour briefing at the hotel (Dromoland) Day 2 - Enjoy nearby Lahinch G.C. and visit the beautiful Cliffs of Moher and the Burren (Dromoland—B) Day 3 - Play the new Doonbeg G.C., designed by Greg Norman with another spectacular night at Dromoland Castle. (Dromoland Castle - B) Day 4 - Play at the world famous Ballybunion Old Course (world #17) and then transfer to the fantastic Killarney Park Hotel (Killarney Park—B) Day 5 - Tour the Ring of Kerry and golf at Waterville, called “the most heavenly hell on earth” (Killarney Park—B) Day 6 - Drive east to golfat Old Head Golf Links, and continue to Mt. Juliet and check into this sensational country estate hotel; one of the largest walled estates in Europe. (Mt. Juliet—B) Day 7 - Play the former Irish Open host course by Jack Nicklaus, right on the property (Mt. Juliet—B) Day 8 - Play Druids Glen G.C., one of the top courses in Ireland and certainly the best parkland layout. After golf, check into the Merrion Hotel in Dublin, a world class property (Merrion Hotel-B) Day 9 - Play the world renowned Portmarnock G.C. as your final round in Ireland. (Merrion Hotel-B) Day 10 - Depart Dublin (B) DROMOLAND CASTLE – The Dromoland Castle is one of the famous baronial castles in Ireland. Dromoland was the ancestral seat of the O'Briens, Barons of Inchiquin, direct descendants of Brian Boroimhe, High King of Ireland in the 10th century. The castle itself dates back to the 16th century. Their 75 guest rooms have all been recently refurbished. Each room has been decorated individually, with great attention to detail. The British guide Egon Ronay has named Dromoland Castle's dining room as the best restaurant in Ireland. WWG Grade: A+ KILLARNEY PARK HOTEL – In the heart of Killarney, the Killarney Park Hotel offers guests elegant and stylish surroundings coupled with first class service and a new 5 star rating. All the 55 rooms and suites are luxuriously decorated to create a world of charm and comfort. The hotel has a superb indoor pool, gymnasium and steam room – always a perfect haven for total relaxation, offering supreme comfort, excellent food and the warmest hospitality. WWG Grade: A MOUNT JULIET - Thomastown - Mount Juliet Estate is one of Ireland's premier hotel and sporting estate, situated in 1500 walled acres encompassing all that is finest, while offering deluxe hotel accommodations. It's a place of tranquillity and calm, a place where in the words of Ireland's greatest poet: "peace comes dropping slow". Activities include a championship golf course, home to the 1993-94 Irish Open and the 2002 American Express World Championships, fishing, shooting, archery, superb Equestrian Center, tennis, croquet, leisure center and cycling. WWG Rating: A MERRION HOTEL - Dublin - Opened in 1996 to acclaimed reviews worldwide, the Merrion hotel is situated at Dublin's most exclusive address immediately across from the Irish Government buildings. A series of four magnificent Georgian Mansions have lovingly been restored over a four year period, following prescribed Historical Society standards. Simply the best hotel in Dublin with the top restaurant in town. Price: $6988 per golfer double occupancy / $5439 non-golfer double occupancy. |
