SEPTEMBER 2027 ADD-ON TOUR
September 2027 : Into the Mystic
Eight days of links golf, culture & craic across Ireland's north
This Trip is Inclusive of
This add-on Tour precedes the much anticipated 2027 Irish Hickory Golf Challenge — perfect for those joining the Hickory Golf Challenge who want to extend their Irish adventure with more courses, more culture, and more of what makes Ireland unforgettable. Please note that events beyond our control may make some activities subject to revision.
Tour Summary
At a Glance
Hotels
Roganstown Hotel & Country Club
Swords, Co. Dublin
Arrival night + Days 2 & 3 — 4-star country retreat, 10 min from Dublin Airport
Ten Square Hotel
Belfast City Centre
Days 4, 5 & 6
Great Northern Hotel
Bundoran, Co. Donegal
Day 8 — joins Hickory Challenge
Courses
Jameson Links
Roganstown Hotel & Country Club, Co. Dublin
Rush Golf Club
Rush, Co. Dublin
Laytown & Bettystown Links
Co. Meath
Royal Belfast Golf Club
Craigavad, Co. Down — Est. 1881
Narin & Portnoo Golf Club
Co. Donegal
THE ITINERARY
Irish Hickory Challenge — The Prequel
8 additional days in Dublin, Belfast and Northern Ireland
ARRIVAL DAY
Thursday, September 23
Arrive Dublin — Check In to Roganstown Hotel & Country Club
Most flights from North America travel overnight and arrive in Dublin during the morning. We recommend that guests arrive a day early to relax, acclimatise and recover from the journey.
Check in to Roganstown Hotel & Country Club, a welcoming four-star country retreat set amid 300 acres of peaceful parkland, just ten minutes from Dublin Airport. The resort features comfortable accommodations, excellent dining, a leisure centre and spa, and two beautiful 18-hole golf courses.
After settling in, guests will play a relaxed round on one of the resort's onsite courses — the perfect opportunity to stretch their legs and shake off the cobwebs after the overnight flight. Choose between the challenging Christy O'Connor Jr.-designed Roganstown Championship Course and the enjoyable, more forgiving Swords Open Course.
The remainder of the day is yours to relax at the resort or explore Dublin and the surrounding area. Hotel accommodation at Roganstown is included this evening. The full tour itinerary begins tomorrow.
DAY 2
Friday, September 24
Jameson Links Golf & Dublin City Sightseeing
Start the morning with a round on the Jameson Links right on the doorstep of Roganstown Hotel & Country Club, then spend the afternoon exploring the very best of Dublin city — from the story of Irish emigration at EPIC to a pint and a tour at the world-famous Guinness Storehouse.
DAY 3
Saturday, September 25
Rush Golf Club
A morning of leisure at Roganstown Hotel & Country Club before heading out for an afternoon round at Rush Golf Club — a classic links course on the north Dublin coast. Noted as one of the top three 9-hole golf links in Ireland, it offers an amazing 18-hole experience due to its unique tee box placement.
Suggestions: Portmarnock Beach · Malahide Castle & Gardens · Howth Harbour & Cliff Walk
DAY 4
Sunday, September 26
Newgrange, Laytown & Bettystown Links — Travel to Belfast
The tour officially begins with a morning visit to Newgrange — older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids — a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, head to Laytown and Bettystown Links to a course full of character and a great pint of Guinness. After the round, travel north to Belfast, check in to Ten Square Hotel, and round off the evening at the legendary Fibber Magee's.
DAY 5
Monday, September 27
Titanic Experience & Political Tour
A day rich in Belfast history — the Titanic Experience, a political tour of the city, and dinner at the iconic Felon's Club.
DAY 6
Tuesday, September 28
Royal Portrush Golf Club
One of the most celebrated rounds in golf — Royal Portrush, host of The Open Championship. A bucket-list experience on the Dunluce Links.
DAY 7
Wednesday, September 29
Castlerock Golf Club
A stunning links challenge on the north Antrim coast — Castlerock Golf Club, with the River Bann meeting the Atlantic as your backdrop.
DAY 8
Thursday, September 30
County Sligo Golf Club — Depart for Bundoran
The final round of the add-on tour — County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point, a magnificent links course overlooking Sligo Bay and Ben Bulben. Then onward to Bundoran to join the Irish Hickory Golf Challenge.
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