North and West Coast Ireland Golf Tours - Wild Atlantic Links Golf
North and West Coast Ireland golf tours offer some of the most dramatic and authentic links golf experiences anywhere in Ireland. Stretching through Donegal, Sligo and Mayo, this part of the Wild Atlantic Way combines championship courses, towering dunes, rugged coastline and quieter surroundings away from the country's busiest golf regions.
With Ireland golf tours from GHW, every part of your itinerary can be carefully coordinated, including tee times, luxury accommodation, private transport, caddies and local experiences.
Why Choose Ireland's North and West Coast for a Golf Tour?
Outstanding Links Golf
The north and west coast is home to an exceptional collection of traditional links courses, including Ballyliffin, Rosapenna, County Sligo, Enniscrone and Carne.
A Quieter Golf Experience
Compared with some of Ireland's better-known touring regions, the north-west offers the opportunity to experience world-class golf in more peaceful surroundings, with spectacular scenery and a strong sense of place.
The Wild Atlantic Way
Golf here is closely connected to the landscape. Atlantic beaches, sea cliffs, mountains and vast dune systems create both memorable scenery and naturally challenging golf.
Authentic Irish Hospitality
Traditional towns, independent hotels, local restaurants and welcoming golf clubs add to the character of a North West Ireland golf tour.
Featured Golf Courses in North and West Ireland
Ballyliffin Golf Club
Located on Donegal's Inishowen Peninsula, Ballyliffin is one of Ireland's leading links destinations and offers the Old Links and Glashedy Links across an impressive coastal dune landscape.
Rosapenna Golf Resort
Rosapenna offers three distinctive links experiences: the historic Old Tom Morris Links, Sandy Hills Links and Tom Doak's St Patrick's Links. Together they make the resort one of the strongest golf destinations in County Donegal.
County Sligo Golf Club
Set at Rosses Point with views towards Benbulben and the Atlantic, County Sligo combines classic links terrain with a highly strategic layout and a long championship tradition.
Enniscrone Golf Club
Enniscrone is renowned for its towering dunes and spectacular Atlantic setting, delivering a traditional links experience on the County Sligo coastline.
Carne Golf Links
Located on the Mullet Peninsula in County Mayo, Carne offers a remote and dramatic links experience shaped by huge natural dunes and expansive coastal views.
Narin and Portnoo Links
A scenic Donegal links overlooking the Atlantic, Narin and Portnoo combines natural terrain with some of the most impressive coastal views in the region.
Donegal Golf Tours
Donegal is one of the highlights of any North West Ireland golf tour. Ballyliffin and Rosapenna provide championship-quality links golf, while courses such as Narin and Portnoo, Portsalon and Cruit Island add variety and character.
Ballyliffin sits close to Ireland's northernmost point and provides an excellent introduction to golf on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Visit the official Ballyliffin Golf Club website.
Sligo Golf Tours
Sligo provides another excellent base for golfers exploring Ireland's west coast. County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point is the region's best-known course, while Enniscrone and Strandhill add further links options within easy travelling distance.
The area also offers dramatic scenery, traditional pubs, restaurants and access to the landscapes associated with Benbulben and the wider Wild Atlantic Way.
Mayo and Ireland's Remote West Coast
County Mayo takes golfers even further into Ireland's wild Atlantic landscape. Carne Golf Links is the standout course, offering a distinctive and remote golf experience among some of the largest natural dunes in Ireland.
Mayo works particularly well for groups looking to build a slower-paced golf tour around exceptional scenery, quieter courses and authentic local hospitality.
Where to Stay on Ireland's North and West Coast
Luxury Golf Resorts
Stay at established golf resorts such as Rosapenna, combining accommodation, dining and championship links golf in one location.
Boutique Coastal Hotels
Smaller hotels in Donegal, Sligo and Mayo provide character, comfort and easy access to nearby courses.
Country Houses and Private Accommodation
Golf groups can choose larger private properties and traditional country houses for additional space and flexibility.
More Than Just Golf
North and West Coast Ireland golf tours can include coastal drives, whisky experiences, seafood dining, traditional music, historic sites, walking routes and exploration of the Wild Atlantic Way.
These additional experiences can be incorporated around the golf schedule, creating a relaxed itinerary that allows time to enjoy both the courses and the landscape.
Plan Your North and West Coast Ireland Golf Tour
GHW Golf Tours creates bespoke North and West Coast Ireland golf tours based on your preferred courses, travel dates, accommodation requirements and desired pace. Tee times, hotels, private transport and additional experiences can all be coordinated as part of one tailored itinerary.
Start planning your North and West Coast Ireland golf tour today and discover some of the country's most spectacular and rewarding links golf.