Northern Ireland Links 2010
Join Jordan Caron C.P.G.A. on a great golf tour of the links of Northern ireland. "There is a lot of golf in this itinerary - for the real keeners, but every time I come here I just cannot bear the thought of missing one of my favourites. Perhaps I should move here!"
The itinerary
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Friday Sep 3rd 2010
Arriving either on Jenahura arranged flights, or by your own flight plan, we will transfer to Derry from Belfast International Airport via private coach at 4:00pm. The journey takes about 90 minutes to cover the 75 miles. Time to meet your fellow golfers.
Saturday Sep 4th 2010
Today our first round is at Portsalon, Unspoiled, uncrowded, natural links land, surrounded by the spectacular Knockalla mountains and white sanded beaches on the shores of Lough Swilly, visitors are treated to a classic links golfing experience
Sunday Sep 5th 2010
A gem today. Not many golfers from out of the country play the Royal Portrush Valley course. Big mistake, as it is a fabulous alternative to the serious test of its big brother. It hosts the Causeway Coast Amateur Tournament with other local courses, the biggest amateur tournament in the world.
Monday Sep 6th 2010
The new Glashedy Links at Ballyliffin is fashioned around the incredible dunes, and is already notorious for its peat riveted bunkers and its opening three challenging par fours. The expansive panoramic views of countryside, coastline and ocean savoured by these magnificent links course will not easily be forgotten.
Tuesday Sep 7th 2010
18 holes today on the supreme challenge of the Strand course at Portstewart. It is an uncontested view that Portstewart has the best opening hole in Irish Golf. Well, here’s a secret – it might be the best opening hole in all of golf. Throughout the course, huge dunes are complemented by stunning views across the bay to the blue Donegal hills. We say again, bring extra golf balls…..
Wednesday Sep 8th 2010
You’ll discover another little known diamond as we travel to the 100 year old Castlerock golf links. Its scenic qualities embrace the river Bann flowing out to the Atlantic, and also eye-catching views of Donegal and on a clear day towards Scotland and the Isle of Islay.
Thursday Sep 9th 2010
A knee wobbler today. Voted Number 12 in the world by Golf Magazine, The Dunluce course at Royal Portrush is a masterpiece of golf course architecture. Will we see any of its more famous members, including Darren Clarke, Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell, all world class champions and Ryder Cup stars ?
Friday Sep 10th 2010
A two hour transfer this morning to the wonderful Slieve Donard Hotel For our final 3 nights, we move to the famous Slieve Donard Hotel at the very eastern part of Northern Ireland, where we find one of the best golf courses in the world at Royal County Down. For those who are really keen, there will be an option for a p.m. round at these most famous links.
Saturday Sep 11th 2010
Ardglass has been compared to Pebble Beach for its location and its views, but it has many more holes adjacent to water than Pebble and it doesn't take 6 hours to play it, and costs 1/8th the green fee - judge for yourself, but you may well have a new firm favourite after today.
Sunday Sep 12th 2010
Hope you didn't have a late night as you face possibly the toughest test of golf in Europe at Royal County Down. In Tom Watson's words;“My advice to anyone playing this great course is to keep it very straight off the tee - stray from the fairways at your peril!
Monday Sep 13th 2010
All good things must come to an end - this morning we leave via private coach for Belfast Airport. Jordan travels to Biarritz for the next leg of his European adventure. Do you have the stamina to join him!!
Royal County Down - possibly the best course in the world...
