Classic Ireland – Six Nights

A visit to the Emerald Isle should be on the list of every golf enthusiast. Between the lyrical accent of the starter, the ever changing weather, incredible golf and wonderful hospitality, Ireland is without a doubt truly magical.

If you're considering a first time golf trip to Ireland or planning a return journey to tackle the Irish links once again, the southwest of Ireland is a great place to start. The proposed trip below begins with 4 nights in Killarney and ends with your final two nights in Lahinch. During the trip you'll play the world famous links of Waterville, Tralee, Ballybunion Old, Doonbeg, and Lahinch. This is a great way to imerse yourself into the Emerald Isle!

For additional information, to reserve your tour space or to customize your own tour package please feel free contact us at (800) 523 0007. We look forward to hearing from you and helping to create a most memorable vacation.

PACKAGE SUMMARY

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRVIEW GUESTHOUSE, KILLARNEY (Superior Room)
VAUGHAN LODGE, LAHINCH (Standard Room)

GOLF:

WATERVILLE GOLF LINKS
TRALEE GOLF CLUB
BALLYBUNION - OLD COURSE
DOONBEG GOLF CLUB
LAHINCH GOLF CLUB

Package Prices:

• $2,795 per golfer, double occupancy.
• Non-golfer deduct: $1,450
• Quoted price is for May, June and September 2010 travel. July-August 2010 travel is a $200 supplement per person, double occupancy. Please call for April and October rate specials.

Prices based on 4 people sharing a minivan with automatic transmission (VW Caravelle or similar) for the entire stay.

Package Includes:

• 6 nights' hotel accommodations and applicable hotel taxes.
• 5 rounds of golf with prepaid green fees.
• Full breakfast daily.
• Airport meet and greet service.
• Use of minivan with automatic transmission (VW Caravelle or similar) for the entire stay.
• Unlimited mileage, VAT (value added tax), and CDW (collision damage waiver) on the rental car.
• Sightseeing guide book.
• Assistance with Golfpac UK/Ireland office.

Itinerary

SATURDAY

Depart the States for Ireland, "The Emerald Isle."

SUNDAY

Arrive Ireland (Shannon), where you'll be met by a Golfpac International representative who will help secure your rental car and answer any last minute questions. From the airport travel to Killarney (2 hours 15 minutes) and your first hotel for check-in. The rest of your day is free to unwind at the hotel after your long flight.

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRVIEW GUESTHOUSE (Superior Room)

Winner of Killarney's "Best Guesthouse" and "Best New Development" awards in 2004, the Fairview Guesthouse has quickly become a favorite of Golfpac travelers. The purpose-built accommodation is set in a quiet location in the heart of downtown Killarney. From here you can walk to all the famous restaurants, bars, and shops that make Killarney such a great place to stay. The hotel is easy to find and hard to leave, with spacious rooms and modern amenities.

MONDAY

Travel to Waterville (1 hour 30 minutes).

GOLF:

WATERVILLE GOLF LINKS

Waterville (7,234 yards, par 74) has been dubbed the "magnificent monster." It lives up to its nickname over rolling dunes and treacherous rough. The course is located on the shore of Ballinskelligs Bay with holes running alongside the ocean. Tom Fazio was brought in to update the original Eddie Hackett masterpiece with major renovations and improvements made to the course. "Everything about Waterville is truly spectacular," said Fazio. "The setting is one of the best I have seen for golf." The drive to get here, along the ring of Kerry, offers some of the most exciting scenery in all of Europe.

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRVIEW GUESTHOUSE (Superior Room)

TUESDAY

Travel to Tralee (45 minutes).

GOLF:

TRALEE GOLF CLUB

Test your game with a round at Tralee Golf Club (6,961 yards, par 71), a links course designed by Ed Seay and Arnold Palmer - their first course in Europe. Fairly new by Irish standards, Tralee opened in 1984 and was immediately recognized as one of the most breathtaking in the world. The holes are situated along a beautiful stretch of County Kerry's west coast with amazing views of cliffs and the beach.

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRVIEW GUESTHOUSE (Superior Room)

WEDNESDAY

Travel to Ballybunion (1 hour 30 minutes).

GOLF:

BALLYBUNION - OLD COURSE

Located in the northwest corner of County Kerry is Ireland's most popular course. Perhaps the finest seaside course in Ireland, if not the world, Ballybunion Old is a virtually treeless links. The course travels up, down, over, and around majestic dunes and demands long and accurate shots to closely trapped greens. Tom Watson and other well-known professionals make annual trips to Ballybunion to tune up their game for the British Open. The Old Course is a must for all golfers visiting Ireland!

Please note: Due to ever increasing demand, Ballybunion now requires all gentlemen golfers to have a valid handicap of 24 or lower and all women to have a valid handicap of 36 or lower. In addition, please be aware that tee times for the Old Course are very limited.

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRVIEW GUESTHOUSE (Superior Room)

THURSDAY

Depart Killarney this morning and travel northwest to Doonbeg (3 hours).

GOLF:

DOONBEG

The Doonbeg Golf Course is the product of the creative genius of Greg Norman. This course is designed along the towering dunes on a crescent of Ireland's famed southwestern shore between Lahinch and Ballybunion. Greg Norman says, "This is the best piece of property I have seen anywhere in the world."

ACCOMMODATION:

VAUGHAN LODGE, LAHINCH (Standard Room)

The Vaughan Lodge is a stylish upscale family run property designed to international 4 star specifications. Each of the 20 bedrooms and 2 suites are contemporary in style, offering spaciousness and comfort but with also the atmosphere of a country lodge.

FRIDAY

GOLF:

LAHINCH GOLF CLUB

Billed as the "St. Andrews of Ireland," this par-72, 6,702-yard course is the oldest and most natural links course in Ireland. Lahinch was originally laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1893 and redesigned three decades later by Dr. Alister MacKenzie. The course calls for various blind shots and can be extremely challenging.

Please note: Lahinch requires all gentlemen golfers to have a valid handicap of 24 or lower and all women to have a valid handicap of 32 or lower.

ACCOMMODATION:

VAUGHAN LODGE, LAHINCH (Standard Room)

SATURDAY

Your wonderful trip has come to an end. Travel back to Shannon Airport (1 hour 15 minutes) for a return flight to the States.

Tour Information

Not Included

• Caddies at the golf courses. Please inquire about requesting caddies in advance.
• Any items not specifically described in the itinerary.
• PAI (personal accident insurance) and gas on the rental car.
• Items of a personal nature, such as laundry, phone calls, etc.
• Airfare.

Necessary for Booking

When confirming a reservation the following information is needed:

• Full names of everyone in the party & a rooming list.
• Each golfer's handicap and home golf club name.
• Flight information (arrival & departure).

Reservation Procedures

1. Simply call, write, or fax us with your inquiry.
2. 30% per person deposit required ($750 minimum for deposit).
3. Hotels, golf courses, and ground transportation confirmed. All courses and hotels based on availability at time of booking.
4. Full payment due 60 (sixty) days prior to arrival. Approximately 2-4 weeks prior to your departure you will receive all necessary travel documents.

Method of Payment

U.S. currency in the form of agency checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

Cancellations

Cancellations after deposit/payment should be made in writing. A $500 per person fee will be charged plus expenses incurred, such as non-refundable golf and hotel deposits. Additional cancellation penalties:

• 180-60 days prior to departure: Full deposit forfeited.
• 59-28 days prior: 50% of total package price forfeited, plus any non-refundable fees.
• Thereafter: Full payment forfeited.

Exchange Rates

Tour prices are based on exchange rates effective at time quotation and are subject to change. It may be necessary to add a surcharge to the price of your vacation if fluctuations in the exchange rate deem it necessary. Once full payment has been received surcharges may not be levied.

Refunds

REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR UNUSED PORTIONS OF ANY TOUR.