NIGHTS
6
ROUNDS
5
TRAVELLERS
2 or 4
GOLFER PRICE
From $3,117
GOLF COURSES INCLUDED
Royal Dublin
European Club
K Club - Palmer North
Island
County Louth
Royal Dublin
Royal Dublin
Dublin's oldest golf club was formed in 1885 and sits on Bull Island, a UNESCO nature reserve just northeast of Ireland's capital city. Both Ballesteros and Langer have claimed Irish Opens at Royal Dublin, which plays as a true out-and-back links across the humps and hallows of the island's sandy terrain.European Club
European Club
The European Club is Irish-renowned architect Pat Ruddy's pride and joy and he is on a never-ending quest to perfect this modern links. Some of Ruddy's design decisions incite passionate debates about what constitutes pure links golf but there is no debating that the setting is spectacular. The experience is unique: no caddies, a secluded quiet club considering its stature, and 20 total holes - including 2 bonus par threes!K Club Palmer Course
K Club - Palmer North
If you feel like adding a parkland layout to your likely links-heavy Irish itinerary, the 2006 Ryder Cup host course at the K Club is a darn good option! The luxury resort sits on 550 acres of beautiful Kildare countryside just west of Dublin, and the Palmer North Course is its crown jewel. Bring your best game though, or Arnie's layout, which weaves through stately trees and around and across an abundance of water hazards, will chew you up and spit you out.Island
Island
The Island Golf Club was established in 1890 and, considering a long history, its a head-scratcher as to why it is not better known. Its authentic and alluring, with an instinctual layout covering a peninsula between the Irish Sea and Broadmeadow Estuary. You have now been warned: don't miss it!County Louth
County Louth
In terms of aesthetics, design, and quality, you would have to put County Louth, or Baltray as it is better known, among Ireland's best courses. As you wind your way to the club's isolated location north of Dublin alongside the Boyne estuary, anticipation builds and a feeling of solitude enhances the experience across 18 strong and enjoyable holes.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Point-to-Point Transfers
Transportation for your trip would be via point-to-point transfers, including transfers to and from the airport and between your hotel and each golf course on your itinerary not within close walking distance of your accommodations. Note that you would not have a vehicle available for additional transportation (sightseeing, etc.) but we would be happy to arrange additional transfers for an added cost.
ITINERARY
Day 1
Day 1
Arrive at the Dublin Airport and drive 30 minutes south to Dublin.
Check-In: Brooks Hotel (6 Nights)
The Brooks Hotel is a family-owned 4-star hotel in the heart of Dublin, within easy walking distance of many of the city’s most popular shops, bars, restaurants. With just under 100 rooms, the “boutique” hotel is friendly but plenty stylish, as the individually-designed bedrooms are finished to exceptionally high standards and Francesca’s Restaurant and Jasmine’s Bar offer thoughtfully prepared food and an extensive whiskey selection.
Day 2
Day 2
Drive 1 hour and 15 minutes north to Baltray.
Golf: County Louth
In terms of aesthetics, design, and quality, you would have to put County Louth, or Baltray as it is better known, among Ireland’s best courses. As you wind your way to the club’s isolated location north of Dublin alongside the Boyne estuary, anticipation builds and a feeling of solitude enhances the experience across 18 strong and enjoyable holes.
Day 3
Day 3
Drive 30 minutes northeast to Bull Island.
Golf: Royal Dublin
Dublin’s oldest golf club was formed in 1885 and sits on Bull Island, a UNESCO nature reserve just northeast of Ireland’s capital city. Both Ballesteros and Langer have claimed Irish Opens at Royal Dublin, which plays as a true out-and-back links across the humps and hallows of the island’s sandy terrain.
Day 4
Day 4
Drive 50 minutes west to Straffan.
Golf: K Club – Palmer North
If you feel like adding a parkland layout to your likely links-heavy Irish itinerary, the 2006 Ryder Cup host course at the K Club is a darn good option! The luxury resort sits on 550 acres of beautiful Kildare countryside just west of Dublin, and the Palmer North Course is its crown jewel. Bring your best game though, or Arnie’s layout, which weaves through stately trees and around and across an abundance of water hazards, will chew you up and spit you out.
Day 5
Day 5
Drive 50 minutes north to Donabate.
Golf: Island
The Island Golf Club was established in 1890 and, considering a long history, its a head-scratcher as to why it is not better known. Its authentic and alluring, with an instinctual layout covering a peninsula between the Irish Sea and Broadmeadow Estuary. You have now been warned: don’t miss it!
Day 6
Day 6
Drive 1 hour and 15 minutes south to Brittas Bay.
Golf: European Club
The European Club is Irish-renowned architect Pat Ruddy’s pride and joy and he is on a never-ending quest to perfect this modern links. Some of Ruddy’s design decisions incite passionate debates about what constitutes pure links golf but there is no debating that the setting is spectacular. The experience is unique: no caddies, a secluded quiet club considering its stature, and 20 total holes – including 2 bonus par threes!
Day 7
Day 7
Drive 30 minutes north to depart via the Dublin Airport.
PACKAGE DETAILS
Included
• 6 nights stay in twin/double OR single rooms (standard unless otherwise stated) at the accommodations shown above
• 5 rounds of golf
• Point-to-point transportation as outlined above (all vehicle costs covered)
• Breakfast daily
• Trip-planning services of Cloud 9 personnel and comprehensive pre-trip documentation through the Trip Plans App
• Taxes and service fees
Not Included
• Airfare
• Travel Insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• Rental Clubs
• Caddie and Cart Fees
• Meals other than breakfast
Per Person Pricing*
*pricing based on 2 OR 4 participants traveling August-September 2023
With 2 Travelers:
Golfer – Shared Room:
$3,865 per golfer ($1,200 deposit due)*
Golfer – Single Room:
$4,737 per golfer ($1,200 deposit due)*
With 4 Travelers:
Golfer – Shared Room:
$3,197 per golfer ($1,200 deposit due)*
Golfer – Single Room:
$4,099 per golfer ($1,200 deposit due)*
*discounted 2.5% for payments via ACH/E-Check or paper check
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.
Payment of your initial deposit signifies your intent to travel with Cloud 9 Golf and Travel. Upon receipt of your payment, Cloud 9 will lock in your trip price with currency contracts and will pay non-refundable deposits to suppliers (golf courses, hotels, etc.) on your group’s behalf. Therefore, please note that payments made to Cloud 9 are non-refundable and we strongly encourage all clients to purchase travel insurance (shop travel insurance quotes here). Please see our T&Cs below for additional information regarding payment terms and policies.
Terms and Conditions
Cloud 9 will provide you with a Trip Proposal outlining the services that you have requested for your vacation package. To accept the Trip Proposal, payment of the Initial Deposit must be made within 14 days by all participants in your group. Once all deposits have been received, Cloud 9 will proceed with confirming the necessary bookings for your vacation.
Payment of the Initial Deposit signifies your intent to appoint Cloud 9 to act as your agent to obtain the services you have requested. Payment of the Initial Deposit also signifies that you understand our booking conditions and have accepted them on behalf of yourself and all members of your party.
If you are booking as part of a group, you must designate a “Lead Participant” responsible for sharing these Terms and Conditions with each trip participant. Cloud 9 is not responsible for any participants misunderstanding of these terms and conditions due to the failure of the lead participant to share this information.
Pricing:
Prices are stated in US dollars. The per person trip price is based on the number of participants as stated in the agreed upon Trip Proposal. If the number of participants changes, trip prices may change. Cloud 9 is not obligated to give a breakdown of the costs associated with a trip. Prices are valid for 14 days from the date the Trip Proposal is sent and, if all Initial Deposits have not been received within 14 days, Cloud 9 reserves the right to adjust the price.
Payments:
Trip payments are payable directly to Cloud 9, and are payable by paper check, E-check/ACH, MasterCard, VISA or American Express. Unless otherwise stated above, payments are due to Cloud 9 in two installments and must be paid in accordance with the following schedule:
Initial Deposit – An Initial Deposit, as outlined your 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.
Cancellations/Changes:
Once Initial Deposit(s) are paid and trip bookings are in place, a Confirmed Itinerary will be sent to you to show all confirmed bookings for your trip. In certain instances, changes to your itinerary may be necessary at the time of booking and these will be communicated to the Lead Participant prior to confirmation. Once agreed upon bookings are confirmed (will be shown in your Confirmed Itinerary) date changes are subject to availability and may result in additional charges, including the loss of non-refundable deposits, if applicable.
All payments to Cloud 9 are non-refundable (except as stated above in Payments regarding the Initial Deposit), so we urge all of our clients to purchase trip cancellation insurance and you can shop travel insurance quotes HERE. (Specifically, we strongly encourage clients to purchase coverage for things like 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.) Should you wish to forgo travel insurance and then have to cancel your trip, you 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 cancelled trips.
Travel 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.
Self-drive prices, if included in our Trip Proposal, include collision and theft insurance policies with small deductibles. 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).
Responsibility:
Cloud 9 acts only in the capacity of agent for the passengers in all matters relating to transportation, accommodation, golf, and other services. Cloud 9 is not responsible for any loss, injury, or damage caused by any Force Majeure, health issues, acts of God, acts of government or other entity, wars, or threat of war, industrial dispute, disaster, terrorism, riot or civil disorder, curtailment of transportation facilities, inclement weather or any other circumstance beyond Cloud 9’scontrol. Furthermore, Cloud 9 is not liable for injury, illness, accident, loss, damage or theft of luggage or personal belongings resulting from neglect or default of any golf, hotel or transportation supplier or from neglect or default of any other person supplying services or materials. Cloud 9 reserves the right, without advance notice, to make any changes or cancellations, in part or in whole, as circumstances dictate, to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of trip participants. Cloud 9 shall not be liable for any act, event, or omission of passengers sharing your transportation, nor for the damages, including theft of luggage or personal belongings, personal injury, accident or illness, that occur during your trip.
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REQUESTED CHANGES
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