Golf in Ireland
Ireland is one of the world's top golfing destinations. Lush green fairways, traditional links courses and sumptuous parkland courses all contribute to the great reputation of the Emerald Isle.
You can get tee times on many of the top courses in Ireland through Course Master including the K Club, Portmarnock Links, Waterville Links, Rathsallagh Golf Club and many more. Our accommodation includes everything from heritage buildings to modern hotels - even a castle, so that all of our clients can enjoy the best that Ireland has to offer.
And last, but certainly not least, the Irish people are famous for their hospitality. So after golf, enjoy the traditional pubs and restaurants in Ireland, and you will truly have a very memorable golf holiday.
Climate: Mild, temperate climate. Daytime s ummer temperatures range from 60-75 degrees F. while spring and fall are generally in the 50's and winter in the 30's and 40's. Contrary to rumour, it does not rain all the time in Ireland. Showers can always occur but generally pass very quickly.
Generally, Low Season is November to April, Medium Season is May, September, October, and High Season is June-August.
Top Golf Courses, Ireland
Where to Stay, Ireland
Average Temperature: Dublin
| Temp | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| °C | 5.0 | 5.0 | 6.4 | 8.0 | 10.6 | 13.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.2 | 10.6 | 7.1 | 5.9 |
| °F | 41.0 | 41.0 | 43.5 | 46.4 | 51.1 | 56.3 | 59.4 | 58.8 | 55.8 | 51.1 | 44.8 | 42.6 |
Average Rainfall: Dublin
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| mm | 63.7 | 50.6 | 51.7 | 49.3 | 56.4 | 55.1 | 65.2 | 76.5 | 62.3 | 73.4 | 68.8 | 68.5 |
| inches | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Average Temperature: Shannon Airport
| Temp | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| °C | 5.3 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 8.9 | 11.4 | 14.1 | 15.7 | 15.5 | 13.7 | 11.1 | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| °F | 41.5 | 41.9 | 45.0 | 48.0 | 52.5 | 57.4 | 60.3 | 59.9 | 56.7 | 52.0 | 45.7 | 43.3 |
Average Rainfall: Shannon Airport
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| mm | 100.1 | 74.2 | 68.8 | 58.4 | 59.7 | 65.3 | 74.2 | 90.0 | 83.1 | 96.0 | 97.2 | 107.9 |
| inches | 3.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Average Temperature: Cork
| Temp | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| °C | 5.2 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 7.9 | 10.3 | 13.1 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 12.8 | 10.4 | 7.2 | 6.1 |
| °F | 41.4 | 41.2 | 43.3 | 46.2 | 50.5 | 55.6 | 59.0 | 58.5 | 55.0 | 50.7 | 45.0 | 43.0 |
Average Rainfall: Cork
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| mm | 125.1 | 94.1 | 85.8 | 67.0 | 68.0 | 61.9 | 68.4 | 82.3 | 83.1 | 105.9 | 112.2 | 127.3 |
| inches | 4.9 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
General Information
Handicaps: Most golf courses reserve the right to ask players for handicap certificates. In most cases, the handicap limits are 28 for men and 36 for ladies. Bring your handicap certificate. You may be asked to show it, and some golf courses may refuse to let you play without it and may not refund your green fee voucher.
Tee-times: By booking your golf through Course Master Golf Holidays, you get guaranteed tee-times.
Vouchers: Ensure that you take your golf voucher to the golf club as evidence that you have pre-booked and pre-paid for your tee time. Be at the course on time, at least one-half hour before your tee time. If you miss your tee time, the golf course may consider your voucher invalid, though most will try to get you another tee time, if available.
Rain: Pack rain gear in your golf bag. If you leave the course because of rain, in most cases, you will forfeit your green fee, unless the course has been closed due to dangerous weather conditions. If you want to rearrange your golf due to rain or other bad weather conditions, some golf courses may be willing to accommodate you, subject to available tee times.
Spikes: Most golf courses in Ireland still allow metal spikes.
Dress code: Most golf courses insist on sports shirts with collars for men and women, tailored shorts or trousers, socks and golf shoes. T-shirts, football or running shorts, and denim jeans are not accepted.
Remember the rules of etiquette, and here are a few reminders:
- Allow the players immediately behind to play through, if you are holding them up.
- Repair your pitch mark and one other.
- Replace divots and rake or smooth bunkers.
- Do not leave your trolley, clubs or buggy in front of the green while you are putting.
- A round of 18 holes should
not last more than four and a half hours.