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Transportation for your trip would be in a luxury van with a full-time* driver who would act as your assistant. Cloud 9’s drivers offer welcoming hospitality along with local knowledge and can be invaluable components of a successful trip. The vehicle and driver will be available for your sole use for your first 12 days in Ireland. A shuttle will be available from your hotel to the airport on your final day of departure.

*per EU regulations, driver available for approximately 9 hours of driving each day (hours are estimated and subject to change based on itinerary specifics)

The Vaughan Lodge is a family-owned, boutique 4-star hotel in Lahinch, County Clare. The hotel has 30 rooms that are spacious and tastefully modern, plus the VL restaurant, which serves the best fine-dining seafood and local fare in the area. With Lahinch Golf Club just across the road and 4th generation hoteliers Michael and Maria Vaughan overseeing your stay, it’s surely the finest option in town.

The 2019 Irish Open host shares the same stretch of County Clare’s coastline with the Cliffs of Moher so designer Alistair MacKenzie had a great canvas on which to work. So good in fact, that after completion MacKenzie, who worked on the likes of Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne, called Lahinch the finest course that he or anyone else ever constructed.

The seaside village of Doonbeg is home to Greg Norman’s only course in the British Isles and upon seeing the property’s mountainous dunes and location alongside Doughmore Bay, Norman proclaimed he was the luckiest designer in the world. Situated between the likes of Lahinch and Ballybunion, and voted among Golf Digest’s World Top 100, the Shark’s work should not be missed.

Tom Watson’s favorite golf course is regularly ranked as Ireland’s best course and it’s not hard to see why. The design’s great variety of holes are carved between massive sand dunes and the result is a visually challenging but stunning test.

With traditional thatched cottages and ancient stone walls that preserve a strong Irish heritage, the town of Adare has been called Ireland’s “prettiest little village.” Cafes, pubs, and craft shops line the wondrous little village, or visitors can visit Desmond Castle along the River Maigue.

The Cliffs of Moher rise over 700 feet above the Atlantic and offer a unmatched views of Ireland’s dramatic coastal landscape. Visitors can climb the coastal path to O’Brien’s Tower, explore the informative exhibits in the Visitor Center, or even cruise below the cliffs for a unique perspective.

Galway is at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way it’s setting is vivid, with colorful buildings along cobbled streets that beautifully frame a stroll through Eyre Square or a Long Walk through the Spanish Arch. There is more to Ireland’s City of Tribes than just what initially meets the eye, though, with an amalgam of artistic, musical, gastronomical, and historic sites and delights that visitors can explore, from Galway Cathedral to the Latin Quarter and beyond.

The Diamond Coast Hotel is a 4-star hotel overlooking Killala Bay in Enniscrone, County Sligo. The property comprises 99 well-appointed, spacious guest rooms and guests can grab a bit at the casual Stir Bistro or more formal Coral Restaurant before relaxing with a pint at the Inishaven Bar. Perhaps most importantly for golfers, Enniscrone’s Golf Club is just out the back door, a mere 3-iron away!

The great Eddie Hackett had a hand in the course’s design, which is challenging but absolutely breathtaking! When you aren’t amidst the course’s towering namesake Dunes, through which many of the holes wind, the views of the River Moy Estuary and across Killala Bay are on full display.

The Dillons Hotel is a centrally located in the bustling town of Letterkenny, in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter. Modern, bright, spacious rooms provide a feeling of calm and relaxation while the bustling Dillon’s Bar & Grill brings an upbeat vibe for resident guests looking to dine in. We recommend, though, checking out the eclectic mix of restaurants and pubs along Ireland’s longest main street.

Golf at Rosapenna dates to the 1800s but the addition of the St Patrick’s Links course in 2021 has elevated the resort to soaring new heights. Designer Tom Doak actually reconfigured the remnants of two separate, dormant, 18-hole layouts into one spectacular modern links, his first in Ireland. The sprawling layout, which rises and falls amongst massive dunes along Sheephaven Bay, is simply a modern masterpiece.

Glenveagh National Park is Ireland’s most northerly National Park and the serene beauty of it’s magnificent mountains and pristine lakes epitomizes Ireland’s remote Northwest. Visitors can explore the vast park and gardens en-route to the magical Glenveagh Castle, the focal point of the park located along the shores of Lough Veagh.

Among the tallest sea-cliffs in all of Europe, the Slieve League Cliffs rise three times higher than the Cliffs of Moher and are truly a sight to behold. Visitors can visit Bunglas Viewpoint for majestic views across the Wild Atlantic, or take the knee-trembling journey up to One Man’s Pass for a perspective from the summit.

History, beauty, strategy, challenge, ambiance: the 2019 Open Championship host has it all. With views up the cliffs to Dunluce Castle, the signature 5th probably stands out. However, after a successful redesign project in advance of the 148th Open, there are no weak holes on this Harry Colt masterpiece.

The Golflinks Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Portrush located directly across the street from the town’s world-famous championship links. The original Cloughorr House began hosting guests over a century ago but today the newly-renovated property features 23 bedrooms, The White Pheasant Bar & Grill, The Deerstalker Bar and the Kon Tiki Cocktail Bar. It’s the perfect location for golf and exploration along the Antrim Coast.

The Causeway Coast is a stretch of Northern Ireland’s northern shoreline that is mythical and stunning. The focal point of the area is the world-famous Giant’s Causeway, where 40,000 basalt columns that jut out of the sea have inspired legends of giants, but other popular attractions like the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle (pictured) and Bushmills Distillery offer plenty of options to fill your itinerary.

Golf Digest’s top course in the world for several years running, RCD is nestled at the base of the Mourne Mountains and is truly a sight to behold. Don’t get lost in the scenery though; focus and strategy are paramount if you want to successfully navigate across and around the hollows and burrows that challenge golfer’s on just about every hole.

The Slieve Donard Resort and Spa is a 4-star property in Newcastle, County Down. The property is nestled alongside the Irish sea at the base of the Mourne Mountains and, in addition to its luxurious and stylish bedrooms, the resort is home to a world-class spa and the sophisticated Oak Restaurant. Most importantly, it’s just steps away from Royal County Down Golf Club so it really does check all of the boxes.

Dublin’s crown jewel, Portmarnock Golf Club, is highly respected and universally praised as one of the world’s best links designs thanks to its brilliant layout that is natural, playable and fair. The experience is less vivid and more nuanced, as history abounds amidst striking simplicity.

The Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport is a 4-star hotel and the closest hotel to the Dublin Airport. Guests can grab dinner at the Grain & Grill Restaurant and then get their day started with a Vitality Breakfast and a coffee from the Maldon’s very own Red Bean Roastery. Most importantly, the comfortable, contemporary rooms and location just a few minutes from both airport terminals make it the ideal stop for a stress-free final night in Ireland.

*pricing based on 2 participants traveling July, 2027

The prices shown above are valid for 14 days. In order to confirm the trip and lock in your trip price, the next step is to pay the initial deposits as outlined above via the Book Now link below.

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Initial Deposit – An Initial Deposit, as outlined in the agreed upon Trip Proposal, is due upon acceptance of the Trip Proposal. The Initial Deposit is non-refundable unless Cloud 9 is unable to provide tee times at any of the courses on your itinerary (this excludes the St. Andrews-Old Course if included through the advance application or any other courses that have been identified as being subject to availability).

Final Balance Payment – Unless otherwise stated, the final payment will be due approximately 90 days prior to departure and we will send an invoice to your group to confirm the exact due date.

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All payments to Cloud 9 are non-refundable (except as stated above in Payments regarding the Initial Deposit), so we strongly suggest that all of our clients purchase trip cancellation insurance and you can shop travel insurance quotes HERE. Specifically, we strongly encourage clients to purchase coverage for things like injury and illness (e.g. Covid-19), which allows travelers to recover trip costs should they have to cancel or suspend their trip. Costs associated with trip cancellation/interruption, medical expenses, and mandatory quarantine can all be covered to reduce risk. Group members who you choose to forgo travel insurance and then have to cancel their trip will assume full financial responsibility. Also, refunds cannot be issued for unused portions of the trip package, including for missed reservations due to disrupted air travel. Name changes are usually possible, and, with only a few exceptions, deposits are transferable should you need to find a replacement traveler.

In the case of a partial cancellation prior to final payment (only a portion of the group cancels), the trip price(s) for group member(s) who still plan to travel may increase to cover the unpaid prorated costs associated with the canceled trips.

Documentation: It is the duty of each group member to have a valid and current passport, if necessary, along with any other documents that may be necessary to travel (visas may be required for some destinations). Cloud 9 is not responsible for travel delays or cancellations that result from an invalid or missing travel documentation.

Course Handicap Requirements: Courses included on your itinerary may have handicap limits. It is the responsibility of each golfer to have a valid handicap card/certificate to present where required. Cloud 9 is not responsible for fees or cancellations that result from missing credentials.

Required Mobility: Some aspects of your trip may require a certain level of fitness and/or mobility to participate and it is up to each group member to assess their capabilities. Cloud 9 is not responsible for cancellations that result from a failure to meet these requirements.

Hotel Bookings: Unless otherwise stated, our price assumes double occupancy, shared rooms and is based on standard rooms. Upgrades are available at many hotels for an additional charge but requests for upgrades should be submitted to Cloud 9 upon paying your Initial Deposit.

Transportation: For chauffeured groups relying on the services of a driver, our price assumes that all group members will arrive and depart together from the same airport on the same day at approximately the same time. If additional transfers are required or an expense is incurred to cover a driver’s waiting time, the additional cost will be passed along to your group.

Unless otherwise stated, self-drive prices, if included in our Trip Proposal, include basic collision damage and theft insurance policies. These policies limit your potential out-of-pockets costs for damage or theft, but do still have a deductible due in such instances. However, the deductible can be reduced to zero for a daily fee, payable upon picking up the vehicle. Also, our self-drive prices cover one designated driver (between 25 and 74 years of age) but a second driver can be added at initial pick-up for little or no fee (depending on branch location).

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