For the true golfer, Ireland is more than a destination, it’s a calling. A country where the land and sea seem to have conspired to create the perfect terrain for golf. From the legendary links of the north to the refined parklands of the east, Ireland offers an unrivalled journey through the history, beauty, and soul of the game.
At Gorse & Thistle, we curate luxury golf experiences that blend world-class play with five-star stays, private travel, and authentic Irish culture. This is Ireland’s coast-to-coast golf story, reimagined for the modern golfer.
The journey begins on Ireland’s dramatic northern shoreline, a place of legends, cliffs, and championship history.
Here, Royal Portrush and Royal County Down stand among the world’s greatest courses, where every hole feels sculpted by the wind and sea. These hallowed links have hosted the game’s elite, with the 2019 and 2025 Open Championship in Royal Portrush, reaffirming Northern Ireland’s status as one of golf’s global capitals.
Between rounds, explore the basalt wonder of the Giant’s Causeway or savour a glass of Bushmills whiskey where the river meets the coast.
As you move west, the landscape shifts into something wilder, vast dunes, Atlantic winds, and fairways that stretch toward the horizon.
County Donegal is home to some of Ireland’s most authentic and breathtaking links, including the modern classic St Patrick’s Links at Rosapenna, a course already considered among the best in the world. Nearby, Narin & Portnoo and Portsalon offer the kind of pure, untamed golf that feels like a secret shared only with the sea.
In neighbouring Sligo, the charm continues, local pubs alive with music, rugged coastline views, and the unmistakable warmth that defines Ireland’s northwest.
Follow the curve of Ireland’s west coast and the Wild Atlantic Way unfolds, a stretch of land that defines the very soul of Irish golf.
Here lie the icons: Lahinch, Ballybunion, and Tralee, each a masterpiece of design, history, and natural theatre. These are courses that challenge as much as they inspire, where the crashing waves and sweeping dunes remind you that golf here is part of something elemental.
Between rounds, explore seaside villages, dine on fresh Atlantic seafood, and rest in luxury at Ireland’s finest coastal retreats, handpicked by Gorse & Thistle for their character and comfort.
No journey is complete without returning to Dublin, where history and sophistication meet. The capital offers the perfect finale, world-class dining, vibrant nightlife, and proximity to the legendary Portmarnock Golf Club.
A course steeped in history and revered by champions, Portmarnock delivers pure, classic links golf just minutes from the city. After your final round, raise a glass of Irish whiskey to two unforgettable weeks along Ireland’s coasts, a celebration of golf, culture, and the art of travel done right.
From the wild north to the elegant east, Ireland’s coastline tells a story every golfer should experience. It’s not just about the courses, it’s about the journey between them, the landscapes, the laughter, the sense of discovery.
With Gorse & Thistle, every element is meticulously arranged, exclusive tee times, private chauffeurs, five-star hotels, and experiences that reveal the heart of Ireland in effortless luxury.
Play the length of Ireland with Gorse & Thistle.
Embark on a bespoke two-week luxury golf journey around Ireland, featuring its most iconic courses, breathtaking coastlines, and unforgettable stays.
