The Wild Atlantic Expedition
WILD ATLANTIC WAY LINKS
A masterfully curated 7-day odyssey through Ireland's rugged North West. Based at the elegant Diamond Coast Hotel, you will conquer five legendary links including Enniscrone and Rosses Point, starting with golf on Day 2 following a tranquil Day 1 arrival. Complemented by an exclusive whiskey distillery experience and finishing with a grand round at Murvagh, this is the definitive links journey.
BASE: Luxury Coastal Stay
Day 1: Arrival & Coastal Welcome
Upon your arrival at Dublin or Shannon Airport, your private luxury transfer awaits to whisk you across the emerald landscape to the Hotel in Enniscrone, Sligo. This evening is dedicated to leisure; settle into your premium accommodations and enjoy a gentle stroll along the vast golden sands of Enniscrone Beach. As the sun sets over the Wild Atlantic Way, join Irish Golf Tours for a bespoke welcome dinner, featuring the finest local artisan seafood and hospitality, perfectly setting the stage for your golfing expedition starting tomorrow.
Day 2: County Sligo Golf Club
Founded in 1894,County Sligo Golf Club features in Top 100 golf courses UK&Ireland for 2025/26.
County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point is one of the oldest links in Ireland and has hosted the prestigious Irish Open.
Known as "The Point" in Rosses Point, it is a premier, historic 27-hole links course offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Sligo Harbour, and mountains.
Renowned for its challenging, dramatic, and windy terrain, it is a top-tier Irish links experience that hosts the prestigious Irish Open and the annual West of Ireland Amateur Championship.
Rory McIlroy’s early career is indelibly linked to County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point, where he won the prestigious "West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship" in 2005 and 2006.
Day 3: The Coastal Frontier
Evening: Whiskey Discovery
Venture into the heart of the Diamond Coast to tackle Enniscrone.
Shane Lowry has high praise for Enniscrone Golf Club, describing it as "off the beaten track" and potentially "the best course in Ireland".
This renowned links course is frequently highlighted by the major champion as a top-tier, challenging, and scenic venue.
Recognized as a world-class links course, it was named "Golf Course Of The Year In Ireland 2025".
Transition from the fairways to a local boutique distillery for your first whiskey immersion. Enjoy a private tour uncovering the intricate process of copper-pot distillation, followed by a masterclass in regional single malts.
DAY 04: THE STRANDHILL EXPERIENCE
MORNING: STRANDHILL LINKS
Strandhill Golf Club is a beautiful 18-hole links course situated on Ireland's Atlantic coast in County Sligo, set directly between the ocean and the foot of Knocknarea Mountain. The par-70 layout is known for its dramatic, wind-swept terrain, featuring undulating fairways, blind shots, and small, challenging greens that provide an unforgettable, high-character round. As a highly regarded "hidden gem" of the west, it offers a true, natural links experience that is both fun and testing, capped off with a welcoming, modern clubhouse
AFTERNOON: Explore Yeats country
Explore Yeats Country including WB Yeats burial place and emerse yourself in the culture of Yeats country.
DAY 05: LINKS & LEGENDS
The Carne links at Belmullet sits in splendid isolation on the Atlantic edge of County Mayo, where holes are laid out on a peninsula amidst gigantic dunes with far-reaching views across Blacksod Bay to the islands of Inis Gloire and Inis Geidhewild. Consistantly rated in the Top 10 Course in Ireland.
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Tom Coyne (Author of A Course Called Ireland): Described it as "absolutely brilliant" and "simply special" in every aspect.
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John Garrity (Sports Illustrated): Ranked it as his number one golf course in the world, calling it a "spectacular" and "unique experience".
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No Laying Up (2019): Called it "the most unique golf experience I've ever had, by far, not even close...".
EVENING: TRADITIONAL TRAD SESSION
Immerse yourself in Sligo's soul. Experience a private traditional Irish music session in a storied local pub, featuring master fiddlers and local ballads.
DAY 6: DONEGAL GOLF CLUB (MURVAGH)
The grand finale on one of Ireland's longest links. Carved into the Murvagh Peninsula, this must-play championship course offers a formidable challenge with its sprawling dunes and panoramic views of Donegal Bay.
Murvagh really is a magical place and a wonderful course that just happens to be one of Darren Clarke's "favourite courses in the world."
After five rounds of world-class links golf, Murvagh provides the ultimate test of skill and spirit before your final evening at the Diamond Coast Hotel.
Day 7: Departures
Savor a final traditional Irish breakfast at the Diamond Coast Hotel before your private luxury chauffeur transfer to Dublin or Shannon Airport. We trust the spirit of the Wild Atlantic Way remains with you until your next return to the links.