Q & A With Alison Metcalfe Of Tourism Ireland By Mike May During the Masters, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Alison Metcalfe, an Executive Vice President for Tourism Ireland. Q: What is the big appeal of planning a trip to Ireland? Metcalfe: The (British) Open Championship is returning to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland next year (2025) and the Ryder Cup will be held in Ireland at Adare Manor in 2027. Golf in Ireland is in a good Q: What are the popular times of the year to travel to Ireland for golf? Metcalfe: Most American visitors come to Ireland April through October. The best pricing is available in the ‘shoulder’ seasons, April, or October. position right now for visiting golfers. Q: What are some of the many appealing destinations for golfers who visit Ireland? Metcalfe: More than onethird of all the links golf courses in the world can be found in either The Irish Republic, or Northern Ireland. There are also many inland/parkland golf courses to play, such as the K-Club and Mt. Joliet. American Golf Journal
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