![]() There is so much rich history in this small port city, and a great deal is held on this piece of land which was turned into a private golf course in 1997. Located just 10 miles off the greens is the spot where the RMS Lusitania sank in the Atlantic ocean, which is said to have been one of the events that onset World War I. The Old Head golf course sits on a headland of the southern tip of Ireland which was once a fortress. ![]() ![]() Just thinking about it and looking back at pictures gives me chills. If you are thinking about traveling to Ireland and plan to golf, I highly suggest booking a tee time at Old Head. We were excited to learn that Kinsale, Ireland houses one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, The Old Head Golf Links. We purchased our trip through a charity gala, and the location was already set to a small port town in Southern Ireland called Kinsale. Meredith and I decided early on that Ireland would be one of our first international trips together because that’s where the game of golf originated! Old Head Golf Course Best Golf Courses in Ireland Instead, my sweet mother was born! I fell in love with golf at a very young age, and it has become a true passion of mine. Also, June is the month where golf courses are in peak condition, meaning the greens and fairways should be in great shape. The Best Places to Golf in Ireland By Natalie Kennedy Updated on 11/05/19 The rolling green countryside of Ireland is beautiful to explore, but it also makes the Emerald Isle a real-life golfer’s paradise. Earlier in his life, he had plans to start going to qualifiers to try and get on the PGA tour, but God had different plans for him and my grandmother, and I guess I’m glad he did. I grew up playing golf but never needed a professional lesson because my grandfather is an excellent golfer and teacher (he shot his age at 62!). Where to Travel for Great Golf By: Ty Tolleson The time to book your next golf trip to Ireland is now, and these hidden gems at Ireland should be included in any itinerary. ![]() The good news? Since Ty has had some downtime during the past week, we thought it would be fun to write about our experiences traveling to different golf courses in Ireland this Summer. Such a freak accident while playing church league basketball last week, and it’s such terrible timing with weddings, and upcoming trips, not to mention golf season kicking off this week with the Masters Tournament! So, the bad news is Ty is currently in surgery for a torn Achilles (ouch). While it might sound a little too chilly for some, the cold weather does have plenty of bonuses When it’s nippy out, the conditions are perfect for a steaming, warming, and comforting helping of Irish stew. I always like to start with the bad, accept it, and move onto the happy. Ok, so I’ve got some good news and some bad news today. ![]()
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