14 Days (9-10 rounds) including Tournament.
***Please note, this is the final itinerary however events beyond our control may make some activities subject to revision. ***
14 Days
(11 rounds total *includes 5 days Irish Hickory Challenge Open)
Cost:
Non refundable Deposit *C$1500
(roughly $1000 USD) +
Golfer - €7699
or (roughly US $8999)
Non-playing guest (sharing room with golfer)
Non refundable Deposit *C$1500
(roughly $1000 USD) +
€3999
*Full Non-Golfing companion itineraries still in development.
Cost of the trip is set in €.
*ONLY 36 Spots available for Tour/Open combined player package.
Irish Hickory Golf Challenge (Only) Limited to an additional 36 Spots for IHC-Open Competitors only
Cost:
(including 4 rounds of Golf, Sight Seeing, cultural experiences, 4 nights accommodation, local transportation to and from hotel/courses Two meals Daily, Gala Awards Dinner, Welcome reception and Tournament fees)
€2299
* Non-Golfing companion itineraries still in development.
*The non refundable fee is our only fee above the actual cost of the trip. This represents the prep work, our costs in accompanying the tour, covering deposits, coordinating all events, golf and meals, and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable Tour.
Because most flights from North America travel overnight and arrive in the AM. We suggest that all guests arrive a day early to acclimatize and relax. You are free to explore and sightsee in Dublin and area on this day. Hotel Accommodation is included for this evening. Airport Hilton or similar. Full tour begins tomorrow.
Suggestions:
Epic The Irish Emigration Museum (optional)
14 Henrietta Street Tenement Museum; Trinity: Book of Kells; Grafton Street;
Dublin Bus Tour (optional)
7:00 AM -Breakfast included
8:30 AM -Pickup at Hotel - Tour begins.
9:00 AM - Golfer's to Corballis or Royal County Down Annesley Links Course (first Tee Time 10:00 AM)
9:30 AM - Non-Golfers Malahide Castle and Gardens
Post round: Travel to Belfast- Check in Ten Square - Concierge checks all into hotel
Afternoon: Belfast City Hall Tour
Dinner: Ten Square
Evening: "If Buildings could talk" - walking tour of Belfast City
Cathedral Quarter Stroll /Pubs and Music
7:00 AM -Breakfast included
8:00 AM - Meet in Lobby Golfers - Scrabo Golf Club (includes post round pint and Meal) -First Tee (10:00 am)
Non-Golfers - Belfast Food tour; Van Morrison Trail: etc.
5:00 PM - Golfers Return to Hotel Free Time
9:00 PM - Optional Pub Crawl
7:30 AM - Breakfast included
9:00 AM - Meet in Lobby
10:00 AM - Titanic Experience
12:30 PM - Free Time Drinks and Tea Drawing Office Bar - Self pay.
2:00 PM - Political Tour - Departs outside Drawing Office
5:00 PM - Felon's Club for Dinner
9:00 PM - Optional Pub Crawl
7:30 AM - Breakfast included
9:00 AM - Meet in Lobby
Depart Ten Square
GOLF Slieve Russell Irish PGA National course.
Stay Slieve Russell
Dinner Hotel (included)
7:00 AM -Breakfast included
8:00 AM - Meet in Lobby - Check out
Transfer to Sligo
1/2 Play Co. Sligo (Rosses Point)
1/2 Play Strandhill
Post round Pint and Meal (included)
Check in The Ice House Hotel
Non-Golfers: TBD
7:00 AM -Breakfast included
8:00 AM - Meet in Lobby
1/2 Play Co. Sligo (Rosses Point)
1/2 Play Strandhill
Post round Pint and Meal (included)
Seaweed baths etc.
Free Time
9:00 PM - Optional Pub Crawl
7:00 AM -Breakfast included
Transfer to Lough Erne Resort
Relax Day.
9:00 PM - Optional Pub Crawl
7:00 AM -Breakfast included
1/2 golfers Castle Hume Course
1/2 golfers Faldo Course
Golfers Massage treatment (included)
Non-Golfers: Enniskillen Castle, TBD
All: Marble Arch Caves
Free Time
9:00 PM - Optional Pub visit
Breakfast included
1/2 golfers Castle Hume Course
1/2 golfers Faldo Course
Golfers Massage treatment (included)
Sight Seeing
Breakfast Included
travel to Wexford or Arklow
Optional Practice round
Evening: Welcome Event - Irish Hickory Golf Challenge Open
7:30 AM - Breakfast included
Arklow Golf Club (99 Year Anninversary) - International Scramble -
Scramble Dinner and mixer with Club members (included post round meal and pint in Clubhouse)
Late Afternoon Sight seeing
Evening Pub Night
7:00 AM -Breakfast included
Transport to Rosslare or Arklow
9:00 AM Shotgun Championship Round 1 Rosslare or Arklow
7:00 AM -Breakfast included
8:00 AM - Meet in Lobby
Transport to Rosslare
9:00 AM Shotgun Championship Round 2 and round 3 Rosslare
Final Awards and celebration. Hotel
7:00 AM -Breakfast included
Check out hotel
**We have scheduled this event to allow for folks to also attend the World Hickory Open in Scotland.
Typically between 12-20 golfers. This gives each group a great diversity of personalities, but is not overwhelming.
We also do our best to vet our guests. The magic of our trips is that each guest who joins wants to have the time of their lives! That positive energy drives the experience, we just facilitate that experience.
Absolutely. There is a small premium for non-golfing guests staying in the same room as a golfer. Their itinerary includes additional tours and excursions while golfers are on the links.
What does that entail? Depending on the Tour destinations, and number of non-golfing guests, it could include spa treatments, shopping excursions, art, and other local cultural excursions.
While each trip follows a similar format; they are all unique in that we play different courses, visit different towns, and see different sights. There is some cross-over, particularly with Belfast and Dublin, however the nature of repeat business and returning guests is that we need to not just rinse and repeat, but offer a fresh perspective crafting an itinerary that hits just the right note based on our guests' needs and requests.
Ireland has close to 400 golf courses. Unlike the US and Canada, all courses are accessible – there are not purely private clubs. We are dedicated to providing you a genuine Irish golf experience that is affordable. In addition, we can almost guarantee rain and wind for the complete experience. That’s how good we are!
Yes, however to avoid disruption, we encourage guests to arrive the day prior to the actual trip commencement. We have included this night's accommodation in our fees. Please note all transportation must leave on-time. Out of respect to all, please be prompt.
Luckily, we have accounted for this! You are likely arriving a day before the actual trip. This will give you time to acclimate and see a few sights. Should an unexpected delay happen, we will adapt. We will either send someone to pick you up to join the tour in progress, or let you know how to catch up with us easily and most economically. Please note any additional costs due to late arrival, regardless of reason, is the responsibility of the individual(s).
You are not alone. Most of the restaurants, golf courses, and hotels we patronize have menu options that can accommodate different diets. As each person and establishment is unique, we cannot promise you’ll like everything :)
Neither are we. You can take in all the sights, including pubs, and music and drink as little as you like of soft drinks, alcohol or dairy products. There is a brilliant non-alcoholic Guiness to enjoy ;)
This is not a Pro Tour. The courses are challenging, likely more challenging than most you have played. We are here to experience and enjoy.
We do ask that you:
1) Hit from appropriate tees.
2) Maintain a pace of play. Max strokes of Double Par on any hole. After that pick up and proceed. The average scores range from mid 80s to high teens. This trip is for all!
We provide Forecaddies. This means while you are responsible for your own bag, the Forecaddie will give you direction on where to hit, help find your ball, and provide valuable course knowledge. Trust us, this is a must. Should you wish to have a private caddie, that can be arranged at an additional cost.
Most tips are included in your cost, however, there are a number of services that operate on a cash basis only. These include the caddies, tour guides, and bus drivers etc. Some folks actually over tip while others do not tip at all. To eliminate the burden and awkwardness, we collect a tip fund. It is a reasonable amount from each guest to cover those expenses, making it fair and equitable for all.
No. But - it is possible - however, you must understand that the rates posted are actually not the real value of the currency exchange. There is a buy and sell rate. Often between 5-6 cents per $ spread. What you might think $100 buys may in fact be far less when bank rates and fees are calculated. We highly recommend using a multi-currency card like WISE. This will allow you to pay in which ever currency you choose at the best rates with minimal transaction fees.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund. Please realize that we must pay in full long before the tour starts. However, you can substitute at anytime. Please understand we must withhold $500 because there is in fact a great deal of work that goes into all this.
Again, unfortunately all hotels, meals, transportation, and activities are pre-paid. To that end, we cannot refund or credit as that is not extended to us.
We are pleased and well equipped to offer custom itineraries requiring arrangements for golf, accommodation and local transportation but more over, non-golf experiences. In this we rely on the support of our many friends, hotel and golf club partners. We can create relaxed or precise itineraries that satisfy every expectation and need.
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