Happy St. Patrick's Day
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Here's a toast to all things Irish! It is the greatest country in the world to play golf; to make a new friend out of a complete stranger; and of course enjoy a lovely pint of Guinness.
Ireland's (Not Eire or Northern Ireland) Five Best Courses:
- Ballybunion Old
- Waterville
- Portmarnock
- Lahinch
- Doonbeg
Best Towns to Visit:
- Dublin (Temple Bar District will be hopping tonight!)
- Killarney
- Tralee
- Kinsale - the culinary capital of Ireland
Best Courses You've Never Played (or heard of!):
- Dooks
- Spanish Point
- The Island
- Ceann Sibeal
- Rosses Point
- Carne
- Laytown & Bettystown
Best Books to Read if You're Headed to Ireland:
- A Course Called Ireland by Tom Coyne
- Secrets of the Irish Links by Mike Palmer
Best Irish Bands:
- The Dubliners - yes, it's true!
- U2
- The Cranberries
- Paddy Casey
The Best Places to Stay:
- The Lodge at Doonbeg
- The Clarence Hotel, Dublin (owned by U2!)
Ireland has fantastic people, fantastic golf and the beverages aren't bad either! Have a great day, enjoy the festivities and be safe.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
