Southwest Swing – Seven 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. Our proposed journey starts with 2 nights in Kinsale at the Old Bank House (County Cork), moves along to Ballybunion for 3 nights at the Teach de Broc Guesthouse (County Kerry) and finishes with your final two nights in Lahinch at the wonderful Moy House (County Clare). During the trip you'll play the world famous links of Old Head, Fota Island, Ballybunion Old & New, Doonbeg and Lahinch. This southwest swing 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:

OLD BANK HOUSE, KINSALE (Superior Room)
TEACH DE BROC GUESTHOUSE, BALLYBUNION (Standard Room)
MOY HOUSE, LAHINCH (Deluxe Sea View Room)

GOLF:

OLD HEAD GOLF LINKS
FOTA ISLAND GOLF CLUB
BALLYBUNION - OLD COURSE
CASHEN COURSE at BALLYBUNION
DOONBEG
LAHINCH GOLF CLUB

Package Prices:

• $3,165 per golfer, double occupancy.

Non-golfer deduct: $1,195

Prices based on 4 people sharing a minivan with automatic transmission (VW Caravelle or similar) for the entire stay. Travel for July - August 2012, please call for other months.

Package Includes:

• 7 nights' hotel accommodations and applicable hotel taxes.
• 6 rounds of golf with prepaid green fees.
• Full breakfast daily.
• Airport meet and greet service with welcome tour briefing.
• 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 (2 hours 45 minutes) to County Cork and the town of Kinsale to your first hotel for check-in. The rest of your day is free to unwind at the hotel after your long flight.

ACCOMMODATION:

OLD BANK HOUSE, KINSALE

This terrific accommodation is one of our favorite places to stay in Ireland. The three-story hotel offers 17 rooms that accentuate Georgian style with period pieces and original art. Most rooms provide excellent views of the harbor and the town of Kinsale. Best of all, you’ll love the gourmet breakfast served by your host and hostess, Michael and Marie Riese. The Old Bank House has been voted one of the “Top 100 Places to Stay in Ireland“ by Bridgestone Guides every year since 1990.

MONDAY

GOLF:

OLD HEAD GOLF LINKS

This fantastic course is set on an Atlantic promontory that will never be rivaled in terms of drama and beauty. It rises hundreds of feet above dramatic cliffs and is surrounded by the ocean on all sides. The course was created by Ron Kirby along with a combination of Ireland’s greatest golf designers ? led by Joe Carr, Paddy Merrigan, and Eddie Hackett.

Please note: Maximum handicap requirements are 24 for men and 36 for ladies. Handicap information is required in advance to confirm tee times here.

ACCOMMODATION:

OLD BANK HOUSE, KINSALE

TUESDAY

GOLF:

FOTA ISLAND GOLF CLUB

Located in the town of Carrigtwohill is Christy O’Connor, Jr.’s Fota Island Golf Club. Fota Island is a great course in Cork harbor that hosted the 1995 and 2001 Irish Amateur as well as the 2001 & 2002 Irish Open.

Following golf travel west to Ballybunion (2 hours 45 minutes).

ACCOMMODATION:

TEACH DE BROC GUESTHOUSE, BALLYBUNION

You’ll find one of our favorite accommodations in Ireland located literally across the street from Ballybunion Golf Club. The fabulous Teach de Broc Guesthouse offers 14 well-equipped rooms and is an excellent location from which to tour County Kerry. Although other meals are not offered, the bountiful breakfast served here each morning is a great way to start the day.

WEDNESDAY

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:

TEACH DE BROC GUESTHOUSE, BALLYBUNION

THURSDAY

GOLF:

CASHEN COURSE at BALLYBUNION

Also referred to as the New Course, the Cashen Course at Ballybunion offers tremendous links-style golf on one of Ireland’s most controversial courses. Designed in the early 1970’s by Robert Trent Jones, the course is laid out over very rugged links terrain. There are some extremely challenging shots here and some consider the course to be more testing than the Old Course itself. Whatever your view, Mr. Jones has created one of the most talked about courses in Ireland’s golf history.

ACCOMMODATION:

TEACH DE BROC GUESTHOUSE, BALLYBUNION

FRIDAY

Depart Ballybunion this morning and travel to Doonbeg (2 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.”

Following golf continue to Lahinch (30 minutes).

ACCOMMODATION:

MOY HOUSE, LAHINCH

With the major restoration of the Moy House, Lahinch finally has a luxury accommodation to compliment the wonderful golf links. Originally built in the mid 18th Century, this nine-room country home is set on 15 private acres overlooking Lahinch Bay. There are few places we’ve found that offer the comfort and hospitality of Moy House. You’ll truly feel at home in chef Anna’s kitchen.

SATURDAY

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:

MOY HOUSE, LAHINCH

SUNDAY

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. $1250 per person deposit required.
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. Cancellation penalties:

• Time reservation is made - 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.