Ireland's Unique Golf Vacations

In view of the way the exchange rate of dollar is positioned against the Euro and the Pound Sterling, one will find Europe a little bit expensive when compared to the USA. But if you are intent on going to Europe, here are a few pointers that can help you get the most out of your tour.

Ireland and Scotland golf vacations are very much exhilarating and it would be sensible to go to these places in the UK on a golf vacation. To make it more profitable, you can visit the two countries in a single visit. And, by concentrating on the west coast of Scotland and Ireland, you can kill two birds using a single stone. If you have two weeks for your golf vacations, then you may stay one week in Ireland and arrange your stay in the beautiful city of Dublin. The other seven days you can stay in the cultural city of Glasgow, which is located on the western part of Scotland.

Since Ireland is quite a small island, by making your stay at Dublin in Eire, you can easily make visits to a number of golf courses in both Northern Ireland and Eire. One element that needs to be taken into consideration when planning a golf vacation in these countries is the weather. It rains quite a lot in Ireland and Scotland, and also you may have to confront gusting winds on the coast. Be prepared with your golf umbrella, towel, and waterproofs since the rain is somewhat unpredictable and out of anyone's control. The wind is an element often associated with the courses in Scotland and Ireland. This is what makes golf so special here because you will have to invent new shots such as bumps instead of a traditional high wedge shot. There are more than 400 golf courses here, but we will take a look at some of the best golf courses in Ireland. First, close to Dublin one will find Portmarnock Golf Club. This is a challenging 18 hole links course and one is confronted with the problem that no two consecutive holes play in the same direction.