2009 South West Ireland Killarney Package Included in this all inclusive trip are airfare, six nights accommodations, breakfast & dinner daily, 6 rounds of golf with an option for 2 additional rounds at Lahinch Castle & Mahony s Point, motorized carts where available, ground transportation to hotel & courses with all transfers, a Closet to Pin day worth $1,000.00 in prize money donated by Tourism Ireland, souvenir pictures at all courses, Welcome & Departure cocktail party! A Classic Golf Destination host to guide you. Courses played are LaHinch Championship & Waterville rated in the top 7 in Ireland and top 25 of the world, Killeen, Dooks, Beaufort and Tralee, all courses rated in top 30 of Ireland. Double occupancy required. Price based on a group rate for 16 golfers. Airfare & package of trip are subject to change until booked. Start Itinerary Depart in early evening from Chicago, Illinois O Hare airport to Shannon, Ireland. Day / Nite 1 You arrive Shannon in the early morning. A motor coach transfer to Killarney for your stay at the Killeen House, a 4 star Bed & Breakfast. Play Beaufort golf course in the afternoon which has fantastic views of the Gap of Dunloe and the Macgillycuddy mountain range. Welcome cocktail party at Beaufort s 19 th hole and dinner in the private dinning room of Killeen House by five star chef Paul O Gorman & host Geraldine & Michael Rosney! Killarney GC Streets of Killarney Beaufort GC Beaufort Golf Club Killarney Sign Post Day / Nite 2 Play Killarney Country Club s Killeen golf course which has hosted the Irish Open for many years. Nick Faldo won one of his many tournaments here at the Killeen course. This beautiful scenic parkland style golf course has views of Lake Killarney and the Macgillycuddy Mountain range. Option to play MaHoney s Point, Killarney C.C. in pm.
Killarney, Ireland Killeen GC The Pubs of Killarney Killarney Plaza O Connors Pub Tatler Jack s Sports Pub Mahony s Point GC 4 Star Killeen House A Golfers B & B Day & Nite 3 Motor to play Dooks Golf Club a hidden gem & great links course with views of Dingle Bay and the Macgillycuddy Reeks Mountain range. Stay is in Killarney Dooks GC Dooks Clubhouse Dooks 19 th Hole Dooks 4 th Day & Nite 4 Your day begins with a motor coach ride on the Ring of Kerry trail to play the Waterville GC. This links course has vistas of mountains, bays, rolling emerald hills, a breathtaking countryside and the Atlantic Ocean. This was Payne Stewart s favourite course in Ireland. Payne practiced here in preparation for the Open, and he is a beloved figure in the village of Waterville, Ireland.
Teeing off Waterville GC Waterville # 10 Tee Box Waterville GC 18 th green Waterville GC 15 & 16 holes Waterville 11th green First Hole Mulcahy s Peak # 17 Aerial of Waterville GC Waterville at dusk / Breathtaking
On some nights Payne would venture into the village pubs to play with the local bands and pour a few pints. Before his untimely passing he was asked to be the Honorary Captain of the club. Waterville GC members bestowed the honour upon him posthumously in a ceremony with his family and friends. He is the honorary Captain of the Waterville Golf Club and a lifesized bronze statue is behind the 9 th green. It s not just the golf course that is special here, but the warmth of the Irish people in Waterville and the feeling that Payne is watching over you. After your round we head back to Killarney. This will be your last night in the charming village of Killarney. Waterville Golf Club #11 Statue of Payne Stewart Day & Nite 5 Leaving Killarney in the am we head out to Tralee, Ireland to play Tralee golf club. Here you will play a fantastic links golf course. The original course was designed in the 1800 s and then renovated by none other than Arnold Palmer. Tralee has great views of the Atlantic and famous beach that was filmed in the Hollywood classic Ryan s Daughter. Tralee Golf Club Castle Hole Aerial view of Tralee GC Tralee Golf Club 15 th and The Famous Banna Strand Beach (top right)
Day & Nite 5 After golf at Tralee we travel onward to LaHinch, Ireland. Your stay here is at Vaughan s Lodge a wonderful B & B located on a hill that overlooks the village of LaHinch and also the LaHinch championship golf course. Option is to travel to Bunratty for last two nights of your stay. Departure cocktail party can be tonight at Durty Nelly s in Bunratty. Day & Nite 6 This famous seaside links course is a great way to finish your golf in a grand and classic style. LaHinch offers views of the Atlantic Ocean, Liscannor Bay and Hag s Head that are breathtaking. Your game of golf will be tested at one of the toughest par 3 s in the world called the Dell. Your 145 yard tee shot is blind to a green that is tucked in a natural amphitheatre protected by immense sand dunes and an Irish wind. Don t worry though Tiger carded an 8 when he played here. Your stay and play here will create memories of a wonderful round of Irish seaside golf that will last you for a lifetime. Option is to play a second 18 at the Castle course at Lahinch. After golf a short trip to Bunratty for your last night stay. Bunratty is near the Shannon airport for a short transfer for your flight home. The departure cocktail party at Durty Nelly s original Irish pub. LaHinch 1 st Hole LaHinch GC & Village Vaughan Lodge LaHinch Castle Course Seaside Hole A Championship view of LaHinch! The Dell hole is featured here.
Classic Golf Destinations two favourite holes at LaHinch Bunratty Castle Your first Guinness is as good as your last!!! Classic Golf Destinations offers this inclusive group trip for a fantastic savings to its customers and all profits after administration costs are donated to charity. The final trip pricing includes: Airfare, hotel and or B & B accommodations, 6 rounds of golf with an option for two additional rounds, breakfast and dinner daily, chauffeured ground transportation with all transfers by motor coach to hotel & courses, a Classic Golf Destination host and guide, a welcome and departure cocktail party, a Closet to Pin day worth $1,000.00, souvenir pictures at all courses and motorized carts where available. All tax s and resort fees. Plus some Irish surprises along the way!!! Ask about our play with the PGA pro package at each Ireland course. Caddies are available upon request where available. This South West package inclusive trip cost is from $ 3,511.00 to $ 3,766.00 2009 / March 15/22 St Patrick s Dublin Special sold out, Dates Open: April - sold out / May 3/10 & 17/24, June 7/14 & 21/28, July 12/19 & 19/26, Aug 9/16 & 23/30. September & October are open. Pricing based on group of 16 to 20 golfers. Final pricing subject to change until reservation placed and deposit paid.