”My favourite place to play golf is in Ireland. It’s the most beautiful country to play golf in. And when you come as a guest, you’re treated like a king.”
Bill Murray
$7,769.00 Per Guest, Double Occupancy
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8 Nights, 6 Rounds of Bucket List Golf, Unlimited Lifetime Memories!
Majestic landscapes. Stunning golf courses that transcend your imagination. The hospitality of the Northern Irish people. One of the most emerging culinary scenes on the globe and a captivating history. There are great days and then there are lifetime memories. The Emerald Isle and YOUR Northern Ireland Bucket List Experience awaits your arrival!
PROJECTED DAILY ITINERARY & FEATURES
July 2023
8 Nights of 4-Star & 5-Star Accommodations
6 Rounds of Bucket List Golf
Full Breakfast Daily
Welcome and Finale Dinners
All Ground Transportation
JULY 6
- Arrival Day
Transfer from Dublin Airport to the Slieve Donard - Check In: The Slieve Donard Hotel
- Welcome Dinner at the Hotel
JULY 7
- Golf Round #1:
Royal County Down – 9:05 AM
JULY 8
- Golf Round #2:
Ardglass – 2:24 PM
JULY 9
- Golf Round #3:
Royal County Down – 2:30 PM - Transfer to Belfast
- Check-In: The Grand Central Hotel
JULY 10
- Touring and Activities
- Titanic Museum and City Tour
JULY 11
- Golf Round #4:
Royal Portrush – 11:04 AM - Check-In: Bushmills Inn
JULY 12
- Golf Round #5:
Portstewart Golf Club – TBC
JULY 13
- Golf Round #6:
Royal Portrush – 2:36 PM - Farewell to Northern Ireland Dinner
JULY 14
- Departure Day, 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 Dublin Airport or Belfast Airport.
Your first stop on this Experience is The Slieve Donard Hotel which is around a 100 minute transfer from Dublin Airport and a 60 minute transfer from Belfast City Airport.
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 Ireland in July typically sees warmer days. In July, the landscapes of Northern Ireland are shown in full color as average daily high temperatures of 55-65°F.
What currencies are used in Ireland?
The currency utilized in Northern Ireland is the British Pound. The Pound is currently trading at 1.24 USD to 1.00 Pound (£).
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 the UK 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 Northern 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 along with a Welcome and Finale Dinner. 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 and we will be happy to provide a quote for The Deluxe Travel Policy
This policy will allow you to cancel for a variety of reasons and receive a 50% refund of all fees paid, including airfare. Please contact a member of our Concierge Team if you would like a quote for travel insurance.
What if I want to play additional and optional golf?
There are plenty of championship courses in and around Belfast. 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 Northern 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 £50-60 for the base fee plus gratuity. A typical gratuity for good service might be £20 – £25
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 1.24USD/1.0GBP.
- 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.
- All Ground Transportation with respect to airport arrivals and departures included are based on the fact that all Guests will arrive into, and depart from the same airport, Dublin Airport (DUB). Additional charges may be incurred for airport transfers that occur from any other airport
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Caddies and/or carts may be arranged at the request of the Guest, provided such services are available.
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All caddie fees and gratuities and cart fees are the responsibility of the Guest.
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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.
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.