The Top Hotels in Northern Ireland to stay at during your Golf Vacation

Posted by The Consummate Pro
On July 27, 2022

Every year, Northern Ireland is a top performer in Golf Digest’s Greatest Golf Courses rankings. In 2022, this outstanding golfing destination boasts two courses in the top ten, with Royal County Down taking the top spot. There’s more to Northern Ireland than golf, though. This beautiful country has a rich culture, fascinating historic sites, and excellent cuisine, too. If you’re […]

5 Ultimate Luxury Golf Experiences in Ireland and Scotland

Posted by The Consummate Pro
On June 19, 2022

It isn’t easy to imagine anything more exciting for the avid golfer than the notion of playing the world’s oldest and finest golf courses. Yet when it comes to golf trips, nothing can offer more romanticism than luxury golf experiences in Ireland and Scotland. In fact, of the world’s 20 top-ranked golf courses, 35% reside here in these […]

9 Tips for Planning Your Dream Northern Ireland Golf Trip

Posted by The Consummate Pro
On June 2, 2022

A trip to Northern Ireland is sort of a pilgrimage for any avid golfer. This place is the home of golf, and the courses in Northern Ireland are like none you’ll find anywhere else on earth. Old stone walls, centuries of history, and some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. It’s a haven for […]

How has Covid-19 changed international golf travel?

Posted by The Consummate Pro
On November 5, 2021

The global pandemic has changed many aspects of our daily lives, but how has Covid-19 changed international golf travel in that time? In this article we discuss the ten most obvious changes we are seeing as a result of Covid, and what impact they are having on our clients future travel plans to Ireland and […]

How much does an Ireland or Scotland golf trip cost?

Posted by The Consummate Pro
On June 18, 2021

How much does an Ireland or Scotland golf trip cost? This is probably the question we get asked most often by prospective clients, for good reason. It is also genuinely one of those “how long is a piece of string” questions, because there are just so many variables involved. So, in this post, we have […]

6 things to consider when planning your post Covid-19 golf trip

Posted by The Consummate Pro
On February 22, 2021

To state the obvious, the Covid-19 pandemic has decimated international golf travel. Thankfully however, with the arrival of effective vaccines, there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is significant demand from golfers from all over the world to take an Ireland or Scotland golf trip, so it is simply now a matter […]

The best 36-hole days in Ireland

Posted by The Consummate Pro
On February 16, 2021

Best 36-holes days in Ireland The best links golf course destinations in Ireland and Scotland are not blessed with their 36-hole layouts. There are many reasons for this. Firstly, their location is often prohibitive to expansion. Although they are in seaside locations, most links lands today are protected by law, so development is not permitted […]

What does ‘The Consummate Pro’ do?

Posted by The Consummate Pro
On February 11, 2021

“So what do you do” It’s one of those great moments at a dinner party or a get-together. The “so, what do you do for a living?” question. “You plan Ireland and Scotland golf vacations?”. When you announce that you are a ‘golf tour operator’, the reactions are usually quite mixed. The usual one is […]

What Ireland golf vacation is right for you?

Posted by The Consummate Pro
On February 7, 2021

One of the questions that we get asked most often is, “What courses in Ireland should we play first”? This is a question that doesn’t have a simple answer. So we always spend some time with our clients, initially discussing the various options for their Ireland golf vacation. In this post we will review just […]

Royal Portrush Golf Club

Posted by The Consummate Pro
On February 6, 2021

The ‘Dunluce Links’ at Royal Portrush Golf Club is not only one of the best golf courses in Ireland, but is regularly acknowledged in the top 20 golf courses in the world. Overlooking the east strand of Portrush, just a short walk from the heart of the town, this famous links hosted the greatest championship […]

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