West Coast Links Golf After our time in Dublin, we headed to the west coast of Ireland to visit some of the best links golf courses in the world. We were able to play Lahinch, Ballybunion, Doonbeg, Dooks and Tralee, five wonderful links courses, plus a quick stop at Spanish Point for a quick nine. Lahinch Golf Club Lahinch Golf Club was founded in 1892 and is considered the “St Andrews” of Ireland. The Trump International Golf Links: Doonbeg Doonbeg is a Trump International property and is original course was laid out by Old Tom Morris and Dr. Alister Mackenzie redesigned it in 1927. The rolling sand dunes add to the unique layout and the ever-present winds off the Atlantic Ocean add to the challenge. It has hosted several amateur and professional tournaments. Most recently it hosted the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open won by Jon Rahm. It will also host the 2026 Walker Cup Match. a delight to play. Sitting hard by the Atlantic Ocean, it is a true links course. Playing over and around the large sand dunes and gauging the heavy winds off the Atlantic is a true challenge. Originally designed by Greg Norman, in 2002, Doonbeg American Golf Journal
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