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The Original IGA (Part III)

This is the story of the original Ireland Golf Adventure (IGA), written by my good friend Tim O

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Aidan Bradley Golf Course Photography

Aidan Bradley has a new and improved web site for his stunning golf course photography: As you may know, I use many of Aidan’s images (thanks Aidan!) in my golf slideshows for Ireland and Scotland, which are intended to inspire you to start planning your golf trip. Aidan has a fantastic portfolio of images, including […]

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Rise and Fall of the Euro

Over the last few years the euro has steadily risen against the U.S. Dollar, reducing the purchasing power for the travelling American golfer. This, in combination with increases in green fees, hotel rates, and most importantly pints of Guinness, has made taking a golf trip to Ireland an expensive affair. The current exchange rate is […]

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Doonbeg Fine Tuning

It’s wonderful to experience the evolution, growth, and fine tuning of a golf course. Case in point, Doonbeg GC. This past winter, the lads at Doonbeg, along with the Greg Norman Golf Course Design team, have been busy making a great course even better. The previous year saw the enlargement of the third green (thanks!) […]

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The Original IGA (Part II)

This is the story of the original Ireland Golf Adventure (IGA), written by my good friend Tim O

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The Original IGA (Part I)

What follows is the story of the original Ireland Golf Adventure (IGA), written by my good friend Tim O

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Tune Into Ireland

When going on holiday, I find it takes a day or two to get into the groove of the local culture and swing of things. If you’re planning a golf trip to Ireland here are three suggestions — a radio show, book, and movie — for getting your head around Ireland before you’ve even gotten […]

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Waterville’s Fresh New Look

The Waterville Golf Links has long been one of the “must play” courses in Ireland. They recently updated their web site, which is now just as stunning as the golf course. And, phase two of the Fazio rennovations have been completed. On the golf course page of their web site you’ll find a larger version […]

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Way Out Northwest In Co. Donegal

First-timers to Ireland tend to zero in on the southwest to play Ballybunion, Tralee, Waterville, Doonbeg, and Lahinch — and rightly so; they’re great tracks. On subsequent trips many find their way to the gems of Northern Ireland such as Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, and Portstewart. The more adventurous find their way to Co. […]

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Good Eats in Ennis

2006 Update

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