“Ballybunion is the course on which many golf architects should live and play on before they build golf courses.”
Tom Watson
9 Nights of Luxury Accommodations, 3 Rounds of Bucket List Golf, Unlimited Lifetime Memories!
PROJECTED DAILY ITINERARY & FEATURES
September 22 – October 1, 2025
9 Nights of 5-Star Accommodations
3 Rounds of Bucket List Golf
Full Breakfast Daily
All Ground Transportation
Garmany Golf Concierge Service
September 22
- Arrival Day
- Shannon Airport
- Private Transfer to Adare (30 Mins)
- Check in: Adare Manor Lodges
September 23
- Golf Round #1: Lahinch Golf Club
September 24
- Golf Round #2: Doonbeg
- Private Transfer to Cork
- Check-in: Hayfield Manor
September 25
- Golf Round #3: Old Head Golf Links
September 26
- Golf Round #4: Cork Golf Club
September 27
- Private Transfer to Killarney
- Check-in: Great Southern Hotel
September 28
- Golf Round #5: Waterville Golf Club
September 29
- Golf Round #6: Tralee Golf Club
September 30
- Golf Round #7: Ballybunion Golf Club
October 1
- Departure Day
- Shannon Airport
- Safe Travels!
Important Experience Information
What airports should I plan to fly in and out of?
You’ll want to ideally schedule your flight to arrive in and out of Shannon Airport (SNN).
Your first hotel on this Experience is The Adare Manor Lodges, which is about 30 minutes from Shannon Airport or 1 Hr, 30 Minutes from Cork Airport.
The included airport transfers for this Experience will be from and to Shannon Airport SNN on the 22nd September and 1st October 2025, respectively.
Please contact the GG Concierge Team if we can be of assistance with arranging alternative airport transportation or assist with booking flights.
What will the weather be like during our stay?
A day in Southwest Ireland in the Fall features average temperatures in the mid-high 50’s with nights a little cooler.
What currencies are used in Ireland?
The currency utilized in Ireland is the Euro. The Euro is currently trading at 1.08 USD to 1.00 EUR.
Will I be able to get cash and use credit cards while in Ireland?
You will find that most major credit cards and debit cards are nearly universally accepted in Ireland. The same is true of Travelers checks, which should be in Euros to avoid extra exchange rate charges. ATMs are ubiquitous throughout Ireland so you will have easy access to cash. It should be noted that American Express is not as widely accepted in Europe as Visa and MasterCard.
How much cash should I bring?
We recommend bringing minimal US dollars, i.e. $75-100, with you and then accessing the local ATMs upon arriving in Ireland. The ATM will dispense the local currency and your bank will automatically calculate the exchange rate. Your own bank will typically provide the most favorable exchange rate available to you.
How many meals are included?
A full Irish breakfast will be served every morning of your Experience.
The Garmany Golf Concierge Team can assist with making any reservations and recommendations for the group for additional meals not included in the Experience.
What is the cancellation policy for this Experience?
All deposits and final payments are non refundable. However, we highly recommend purchasing a travel insurance program through Travel Guard.
Garmany Golf is a licensed representative of Travel Guard, the recognized leader of travel insurance options. A Garmany Golf Concierge will be happy to provide a quotation or you are welcome to explore a quote below.
What if I want to play additional and optional golf?
There are plenty of championship links and hidden gem courses in and around Northwest Ireland. If any Guest wants to play additional golf, even at the spur of the moment, a Garmany Golf Concierge can arrange optional golf for you. Optional golf can be arranged well in advance of your departure as well. Please consult the Garmany Golf Concierge Team for golf options.
Can I play 36 holes a day if I want to?
Absolutely! Although the itinerary already includes one day of 36 holes and is a full itinerary. However, if you would like to play more, please let a member of our Concierge Team know and we will be happy to set up additional tee times for you.
How do I arrange for a caddie and how much do they cost?
The experience that comes from walking the course with a caddie cannot be overstated. The local caddies will not only be more adept at keeping you out of more trouble than a seeing eye dog, they will also regale you with great stories about the history of the areas and the courses. They are without a doubt, some of the best entertainment value you can experience in Ireland.
All caddie fees are due at the course on the day of play and each Guest will be responsible for caddie fees and gratuities. Caddie gratuities are payable in cash, preferably in the local currency.
We highly recommend arranging caddies with our Concierge Team prior to your departure to ensure the maximum availability.
Caddies fees range from €60-75 for the base fee plus gratuity. A typical gratuity for good service might be €20-35.
Are golf carts available?
The golf courses in Ireland, for the most part, tend to be shorter and flatter than the courses you’re likely used to playing. In other words, they were built for walking.
Some courses have carts, or buggies as they’re known in Ireland, but they have a limited number of them and they can be a bit more expensive than what we’re used to in America, running €30 or more.
Buggies are not guaranteed to be available due to the limited supply and strict requirements to reserve one; all requests should be made well in advance in order to be able to reserve one.
If you wish to request a cart, please know that a medical certificate may be required. Some courses tend to have a limited number of carts so in order to give you the best chance to reserve one, please provide GG with your cart request at the earliest possible time.
Can I ship my golf clubs?
Yes! We partner with Ship Sticks, the leading club shipping provider for the PGA TOUR,
and can easily arrange to have your clubs shipped directly to Ireland prior to your arrival and back home so you can travel with ease and without hassle or worry of your clubs being lost or delayed due to the airlines.
- This Experience is priced in U.S. Dollars.
- This Experience is priced at the exchange rates of 1.08 USD / 1.00 EUR.
- The pricing is based on __ Guests traveling. If the Experience is not filled by the time final payments are due, the package is subject to an increase and would be communicated prior to final invoices.
- Due to the volatile nature of the exchange rate, any increase exceeding 2% of this rate on the date of payments using the rates shown on www.oanda.com will result in a corresponding adjustment in price, which will be applied to all payments.
- Daily Breakfast is included at The Killarney Plaza Hotel. Any other dining will be on own cost, however our Experience Team is happy to arrange reservations.
- All Ground Transportation with respect to airport arrivals and departures included are based on the fact that all Guests will arrive in and depart from Shannon Airport. Additional charges may be incurred for airport transfers that occur from any other airport as well as Multiple arrivals and/or departures requiring additional ground transportation services will incur supplementary charges depending upon the additional services required. Additional charges may be incurred for any airport transfers that occur on other arrival or departure days.
- Caddies and/or carts may be arranged at the request of the Guest, provided such services are available
- Any caddie fees and/or gratuities are the responsibility of the Guest. Typical Fee is €60-80 for a Single Caddie with recommended Gratuity ranging from €20-40
- Buggies require a medical certificate to be submitted upon request to each course. Must be on your Doctor’s letterhead and explain the requirement for a cart to be utilized by the Guest for their golf round. We will assist in the request, however Buggies are subject to availability and the course’s discretion and are not guaranteed.
- A current handicap certificate from a bona-fide golf club may be required for all Guests who are playing golf during the Experience. Play could be denied if a valid handicap is not presented.
- If planning to ship your clubs, we recommend ShipSticks and you are welcome to schedule your shipment and print labels through our ShipSticks Website. We recommend shipping to your hotel, Adare Manor Lodges and from Great Southern Killarney, due to ample storage space and 24 hour staffing. You can view our rates here: https://www.shipsticks.com/garmany-golf and we are happy to assist with scheduling.
The Garmany Difference
OUR PASSION
Can passion be a differentiator? You bet it can! Especially when that passion, to do it better, to go beyond, to exceed expectations, is exercised in the interest of making sure our Guests have the Experience of a lifetime.
OUR RELATIONSHIPS
We work incredibly hard at building great relationships with every Partner who will play a role in your Experience, whether it be a golf course, a hotel, a ground transportation provider or ANY OTHER critical component in your journey. Those trusted relationships will be a difference maker when you become a Garmany Guest!
OUR PROCESS
Everyone knows that travel and big events are ripe with opportunities for frustrations, of all types and varieties. NO BRAINER. SEAMLESS. EASY. When a Garmany Golf Guest describes the process of creating their Experience, arriving, departing, being at a foreign place and all of the logistics involved, with those words? Well, that’s us doing what we do.