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Ireland / Northern Ireland Trip
Jeff Johnston:
Intense as you say - carpe diem though and crack on.
As others have said there is a lot of driving in this one, but no doubt the die is cast now. One suggestion I would make is that if possible, you spend the night near Lahinch after the Waterville / Lahinch day (or at least break the journey somewhere) before making your way to Portmarnock. I think I'd mutiny if told I had to get in the car / bus for three hours at the end of that particular 36 hole day.
Good luck to you and your group - you will get a great welcome everywhere and have excellent golf ahead of you.
Jeff
Tommy Williamsen:
Driving is just part of the experience. I've been to Ireland a dozen times. Just go slowly when a bus is coming at you on the narrow roads. Sometimes I actually stop. The drive up the western coast is stunning. There is a lot of golf to choose from that way. Portmarnock is worth the drive but so too are some of the courses on the west north west.
Rob Marshall:
Driving won't be that bad and you'll see the countryside. I started in Dublin then went:
Ballybunion
Lahinch
The Island
Ballyliffen
Port salon
Rosepenna
Port Stewart
The Valley
Dunluce
Royal County Down
Back to Dublin
Garland Bayley:
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Friday starts an epic and intense Ireland and Northern Ireland golf trip. Our itinerary:
July 1 - Ballybunion
July 2 - Waterville and Lahinch
July 3 - Potmarnock
July 4 - Royal County Down (36)
July 5 - Royal Portrush (36)
Any advice??? It's a heavy schedule with 18 hours of driving, but we wanted to hit the best spots and play the most golf.
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Don't forget to take a punch for your belt.
JWinick:
Well, driving is intense early. 12-13 hours the first two days. We discussed whether we would stay in Lahinch or drive to Dublin after 36 holes. Since our tee time was 2 PM the next day, we thought it made sense to get in late and sleep in. Plus, it allows us to spend two nights in the same hotel. Getting up early the next day is just delaying the inevitable, you still have to do the drive.
Fortunately, we have an SUV and four guys with an average age in early 30s.
--- Quote from: Jeff Johnston on June 28, 2016, 12:03:21 PM ---Intense as you say - carpe diem though and crack on.
As others have said there is a lot of driving in this one, but no doubt the die is cast now. One suggestion I would make is that if possible, you spend the night near Lahinch after the Waterville / Lahinch day (or at least break the journey somewhere) before making your way to Portmarnock. I think I'd mutiny if told I had to get in the car / bus for three hours at the end of that particular 36 hole day.
Good luck to you and your group - you will get a great welcome everywhere and have excellent golf ahead of you.
Jeff
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