Golf in Clare
Golf on Ireland's Atlantic Edge
World-famous links. Brilliant local courses. Coastal towns, great food and some of the best golf country in Ireland.
Why Clare?
Clare is already known internationally for Lahinch and Doonbeg, but the golf story extends far beyond those famous names.
The Clare Golf Map
Explore golf across the county geographically — from the Atlantic links to inland parkland.
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10 golf courses mapped across County Clare. Use the course directory for a full accessible list.
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Area Guide
Golf Near Lahinch: Where Else to Play
For many visiting golfers, Lahinch is paired naturally with Doonbeg as part of a wider west-coast trip through Clare and Kerry. Once those two headline links are in place, the more interesting question is what else fits around them.
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Area Guide
Golf Near Doonbeg: More Golf in West Clare
Doonbeg may be the big-ticket round, but it sits in a part of Clare where the golf changes quickly. Within the wider West Clare trip you can move from premium links to nine-hole links, coastal golf and member-run parkland without spending every day in the same mould.
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Green Fees
Affordable Golf in Clare
There is a moment in every Irish golf trip when somebody opens the calculator.
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Course Type
Links Golf in Clare
Clare does not offer one single links-golf experience. It offers three quite different ones: the historic prestige of Lahinch, the modern scale of Doonbeg and the smaller traditional links at Spanish Point.
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Course Type
Parkland Golf in Clare
Clare is famous for links golf, which is precisely why its parkland courses are easy to overlook. That would be a mistake. A good Clare golf trip is often better when at least one round takes you away from the dunes.
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Region Guide
Golf in West Clare
West Clare is not one type of golf destination. Within a relatively small part of the county, you can move from premium links to nine-hole links, coastal golf and member-run parkland — with visitor green fees ranging from €35 to more than €500.
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West Clare
The West Clare Golf Triangle: 54 Holes for €165
Three days. Fifty-four holes. Links, clifftop and parkland. Epic views, proper golf holes, and a running contest to see who can actually play all three.
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Area Guide
Golf Near Shannon Airport: Where to Play Before or After Your Flight
Shannon Airport is more than a car-hire desk — depending on your itinerary, several credible rounds sit within easy reach before you head west or after you return.
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Between Rounds
What to Do Around Lahinch Between Rounds
Half-days, rest days and evenings around a Lahinch base — cliffs, Doolin, the Burren and what actually fits around golf.
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Itinerary
West Clare Golf Weekend
Two nights on the Atlantic coast — a headline links round, a lower-fee contrast, and enough geography to feel like a proper trip rather than a single tee time.
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Itinerary
A West Clare Golf Trip
Moving south on the N67 — Spanish Point, Doonbeg, Kilrush, Kilkee and when it makes sense to continue north to Lahinch or cross the estuary on the ferry.
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Itinerary
Three Days of Golf in Clare
Championship links, a nine-hole Atlantic gem, parkland value and a nine-hole coastal course — variety without driving the length of the county.
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Itinerary
Lahinch Golf Base
Stay in Lahinch, play the Old or Castle, and use the N67 for Spanish Point, Ennis parkland and — if you have a car — a day trip south to Doonbeg.
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Itinerary
Doonbeg Golf Base
Base on the west Clare coast at Doonbeg — headline links on the dunes, then Kilrush, Kilkee and Spanish Point without crossing the county.
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Itinerary
Clare Golf from Shannon Airport
Arrive through Shannon, play parkland near the airport, then move west for links — with sensible bases, food stops and a route that actually connects.
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Itinerary
Ennis Golf Base
Use Ennis as your county-town base — parkland on the doorstep, Shannon and Dromoland within reach, and west Clare links when you accept the driving.
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Trip Planning
Lahinch or Doonbeg? Which Clare Links Should You Play?
For golfers planning a trip to West Clare, deciding between Lahinch and Doonbeg is rarely a question of budget — it comes down to the kind of experience you want.
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Trip Planning
How Much Does a Golf Trip to Clare Cost? (2026 Budget & Itinerary Guide)
A golf trip to County Clare can cost €1,500 in green fees alone, or it can cost under €200. The difference rarely comes down to luck—it comes down to whether every single round needs to be a headline marquee links, or whether you build an itinerary with contrast.
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Trip Planning
Where to Play Golf on Arrival or Departure Day at Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport is uniquely suited for travel-day golf — but the secret isn't squeezing in a round at all costs; it's picking the right venue for your timing and route.
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Trip Planning
Can You Play Golf in Clare Without a Car? (An Honest Transport Guide)
Can you play golf in County Clare without renting a car? Technically, yes. Practically, it depends on how many courses you want to play.
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Trip Planning
Playing Golf in Clare and Kerry on the Same Trip (The West Coast Route Guide)
Golf trips do not care about county borders — the smartest way to connect Clare and Kerry is a linear, south-bound progression through West Clare using the Killimer-Tarbert ferry crossing.
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Trip Planning
Where Should You Stay for a Golf Trip to Clare? (Base Selection Guide)
Choosing where to stay for a Clare golf trip shouldn't be about picking the fanciest hotel room—it should be about minimizing windshield time between your tee times and your post-round pint.
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Trip Planning
How Many Rounds Should You Play on a Clare Golf Trip? (Itinerary Planning Guide)
The short answer is almost always one round fewer than you first put on the spreadsheet.
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Trip Planning
What American Golfers Should Know Before Playing Golf in Clare
The Irish and Americans have been playing golf together for generations while maintaining entirely different views on several basic aspects of civilization—including tipping, driving on narrow roads, and what constitutes an acceptable amount of ice in a drink.
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Trip Planning
What Order Should You Play Clare's Golf Courses?
A Clare golf trip is easier to plan once you stop treating every course as an isolated booking. The order matters: where you land, where you sleep, whether you are continuing into Kerry, and whether you really want three major links rounds in succession.
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Beyond the Famous Links
Some of Clare's best golf experiences aren't necessarily the ones you've already heard about.
Spanish Point Golf Club
Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay · Links
9 holes€35–€55
A compact nine-hole links beside the Atlantic at Spanish Point, playable as either nine or eighteen holes.
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Kilkee Golf Club
Kilkee · Coastal
18 holes€75
An 18-hole coastal course above Kilkee, with several early holes overlooking the Atlantic and Chimney Bay.
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