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Escorted Golf Vacation Ireland and Northern Ireland and Attend The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Dublin & The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush
Escorted Tour 2025

Portmarnock, The Island, Royal County Down, Royal Belfast

Weekend Attendance at The 153rd Open

8 Nights | 4 Rounds | July 13 – July 21, 2025

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Join us on this 8-night 4 rounds tour, fully managed for 24 golfers plus accompanying non golfers, who will visit Ireland & Northern Ireland to experience some of the most beautiful golf courses across the Emerald Isle including the remarkable Royal County Down which consistently ranks in World’s Top 10. We then move onto to experience the exhilarating final 2 days play of The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. Sightseeing for non-golfers is highlighted by the historic City of Dublin, Belfast City and The Titanic Museum.

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We begin our tour in the delightful capital of Southern Ireland Dublin, famous for its bars and the “Craic” this city will captivate you with its charm. Our accommodation for 3 nights will be College Green Hotel, it lies in the heart of Dublin City, steps from Trinity College, the fashionable shops of Grafton St and the lively Temple Bar area. Escape to their contemporary designed guest rooms and suites and delight in the refreshing details of five-star hospitality in this calming and tranquil haven, the perfect place to call home during your visit to Dublin City. A must visit is The Guinness Storehouse Museum at the St. James’s Gate brewery explains how the stout is made and how to pull a proper pint at the correct 45-degree angle and waiting 119.5 seconds before topping it off. Also, no stay in Dublin is complete without a visit to Gaiety Theatre to see the world famous Riverdance, this will be a night to remember.

Our first day’s golf is at the world renowned Portmarnock GC, the links is consistently ranked amongst the top golf courses in the world. Tom Watson (Open Champion on 5 occasions) summed up the links during his visits by saying "There are no tricks or nasty surprises, only an honest, albeit searching test of shot making skills." On the following day we then enjoy The Island Golf Club, founded in 1890 this championship links enjoys a growing international reputation and currently hosts Regional Qualifying for The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Departing Dublin, we start our journey traveling along Irelands East Coast through the coastal town of Dundalk. After arrival in Belfast, we will embark on a City overview tour before we check into your hotel room at the fabulous Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast, located right in the centre of the city adjacent to Grand Opera House. This will be our accommodation for the next 5 nights as we explore the Titanic Museum, St Georges Market in the City of Belfast, the delightful town of Downpatrick before making our way to Royal Portrush to enjoy the weekend's play at the The 153rd Open.

Our first golf stop in Northern Ireland is a drive south to the coastal town of Newcastle to the world-renowned Royal County Down, consistently ranked in the World’s Top 10 courses this outstanding links presents a true challenge set against the magnificent backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne.

Our final day playing golf is at the oldest golf club in Ireland Royal Belfast , this terrific parkland layout in a majestic, wooded setting provides a stern test that’s pleasing for all players. Designed by Harry Colt (of Royal Portrush fame) this course is described by Padraig Harrington as a “Hidden Gem” and counts a certain Rory McIlroy as a member.

On Saturday we travel by coach to capture the third days play at the The 153rd Open, Royal Portrush Golf Club. The Dunluce Links is rated as one of the most challenging and spectacular links courses in the world. The Links is named after the nearby ruins of the medieval Dunluce Castle located on the edge of a basalt outcropping overlooking the sea between Portrush and Portballintrae.

The original architect was the famed Harry Colt who produced a breathtaking golf links with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. In 2015, for the hosting of The Open in 2019, redesign works commenced under the stewardship of Martin Ebert. For the next 18 months, the shifting sands gave way to the building of five new greens, eight new tee boxes, 10 new bunkers and the creation of two new holes, the 7th and 8th, on land which was once part of the Valley Links. The result is a magnificent layout providing a fair and scenically stunning challenge for even the best golfers in the world. We will then return to Belfast to discuss the days play and who we think will raise the Claret Jug aloft the following day!

With much excitement and anticipation on Sunday morning, we will then return to Royal Portrush for the enthralling final days play! Who will follow in Shane Lowrys footsteps from 2019?? When Shane triumphed over this magnificent links, he was rumoured to be celebrating in the bars of Belfast for days pints of Irelands finest flowing! Another home win for the Irish would surely be celebrated in a similar fashion.

If you enjoy combining your love of golf with a passion for travel, you’ll find a relaxing and highly rewarding experience on this Escorted Tour. Every aspect is fully managed from the handling of your luggage and equipment to hotel and golf course check ins. Meals including a full breakfast each day, guided sightseeing, carts / caddies, and gratuities (excluding caddies) are included in addition to light lunch, snacks and an open bar for beer and wine during our time at each of the golf courses. We hope you will join us for this most special tour in the company of like-minded new friends.

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Date	Golf	Sightseeing	Social & Events	Lodging
Jul 13	Arrive		Dinner	College Green, Dublin
Ju1 14	Portmarnock GC	Dublin City Tour	Theatre	College Green, Dublin
Ju1 15	The Island	Newgrange		College Green, Dublin
Jul 16	Travel	City Overview TOUR	Crown Bar	Fitzwilliam, Belfast
Jul 17	Royal County Down	Downpatrick Cathedral & Mount Stewart	The Dome	Fitzwilliam, Belfast
Jul 18	Royal Belfast	St James Market & Titanic Museum	Dinner	Fitzwilliam, Belfast
Jul 19	THE OPEN			Fitzwilliam, Belfast
Jul 20	THE OPEN		Dinner	Fitzwilliam, Belfast
Jul 21	Depart

8 Nights | 4 Rounds | July 13- – July 21, 2025

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PerryGolf Co-Founder Colin Dalgleish
will be your host.

PerryGolf Co-Founder Gordon Dalgleish
will be your host.

The Open FAQ's

Who won The Open in 2014?
In 2014, Rory McIlroy won The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2014?
In 2014, The 143rd Open returned to England where Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2015?
In 2015, Zach Johnson won The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2015?
In 2015, The 144th Open returned to Scotland where the Old Course at St Andrews hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2016?
In 2016, Henrik Stenson won The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2016?
In 2016, The 145th Open returned to Scotland where Royal Troon hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2017?
In 2017, Jordan Spieth won The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2017?
In 2017, The 146th Open returned to England where Royal Birkdale hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2018?
In 2018, Francesco Molinari won The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2018?
In 2018, The 147th Open returned to Scotland where Carnoustie hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2019?
In 2019, Shane Lowry won The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2019?
In 2019, The 148th Open returned to Northern Ireland where Royal Portrush hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2020?
In 2020, The 149th Open was cancelled by the R&A due to COVID-19 pandemic and the Championship will next be played in 2021 as it returns to England where Royal St. George’s will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2021?
In 2021, The 149th Open returned to England where Royal St. George’s hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2021?
In 2021, Collin Morikawa won The 149th Open at Royal St. George’s, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2022?
In 2022, The 150th Open returned to Scotland The Home of Golf where the Old Course at St Andrews hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2022?
In 2022, Cameron Smith won The 150th Open at the Old Course at St Andrews, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2023? In 2023, The 151st Open returned to England where Royal Liverpool Golf Club hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2023?
In 2023, Brian Harman won The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club (Hoylake).

Where is The Open next year?
In 2024, The 152nd Open returns to Scotland where Royal Troon Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

When is The Open next year?
Next year The 152nd Open will be played July 14 – 21, 2024 in Scotland where Royal Troon Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where is The Open in 2024?
In 2024, The 152nd Open returns to Scotland where Royal Troon Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

When is The Open in 2024?
In 2024, The 152nd Open will be played July 14 – 21, 2024 in Scotland where Royal Troon Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where is The Open in 2025?
In 2025, The 153rd Open returns to Northern Ireland where Royal Portrush Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

When is The Open in 2025?
In 2025, The 153rd Open will be played July 13 – 20, 2025 in Northern Ireland where Royal Portrush Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where is The Open in 2026?
In 2026, The 154th Open returns to England where Royal Birkdale Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

When is The Open in 2026?
In 2026, The 154th Open will be played July 12 – 19, 2026 in England where Royal Birkdale Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Detailed Itinerary

SUNDAY, JULY 13: DUBLIN, IRELAND

Arrive Dublin Airport. Met on arrival where you will be transferred to relax at your hotel, College Green, Dublin.

This evening we invite you to attend our Welcome Party & Dinner at the stunning College Green Hotel.

OVERNIGHT: College Green, Dublin – Deluxe Room

MONDAY, JULY 14: DUBLIN, IRELAND

GOLF: Today we play the world renowned Portmarnock GC, the links is consistently ranked amongst the top golf courses in the world. With a rich history closely aligned to the progression of golf in Ireland, Portmarnock has hosted many major professional and amateur events including multiple Irish Open Championships, the Walker Cup, the Irish Amateur Close Championship, and the British Amateur Championship. From Sam Snead to Seve Ballesteros, some of golf's best-known names have tested their skills here on the north Dublin peninsula. Considered by many as one of the fairest links courses in the world, it delivers an incredible challenge and true test of golf. We invite you to experience links golf at its purest. Portmarnock Golf Club was ranked as the best golf course in Ireland, Golf Digest Magazine, 2004/15 and Tom Watson (Open Champion on 5 occasions) summed up the links during his visits by saying "There are no tricks or nasty surprises, only an honest, albeit searching test of shot making skills."

SIGHTSEEING: A Day in Dublin! A good place to begin is The National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street for a well-designed archaeological collection featuring Bronze Age gold jewelry and Viking swords. The stars of the show are the “bog people” — preserved corpses of men who were killed (presumably sacrificed) and tossed into peat bogs during the Iron Age. The preservative qualities are remarkable. Dublin is home to St Patrick’s Cathedral of course but much of Ireland’s history can be read in Christ Church Cathedral, which dates to circa 1030. Dublin’s booming culinary scene is found along Exchequer Street where The Green Hen has won many admirers with its combination of French atmosphere and Franco-Irish cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients. Try the pan-fried duck breast. Finally, while craft beer is certainly the popular new thing, a pint of “the black stuff” is still required drinking on any trip to Dublin. The Guinness Storehouse Museum at the St. James’s Gate brewery explains how the stout is made and how to pull a proper pint at the correct 45-degree angle and waiting 119.5 seconds before topping it off.

Evening – Visit to the Gaiety Theatre Dublin for the Riverdance Show. (tour inclusion subject to final confirmation of performance dates).

OVERNIGHT: College Green, Dublin – Deluxe Room

TUESDAY, JULY 15: DUBLIN, IRELAND

GOLF: Today we enjoy The Island Golf Club, founded in 1890, is a traditional private Members’ golf club with a proud history of upholding the best traditions of amateur golf. Overlooked by the North County Dublin village of Malahide, the links is located in some of the most stunning dunes on the east coast of Ireland. It is also one of the oldest golf courses in Ireland and was ranked 9th in Irish Golfer’s Top 100 Courses in 2021. It enjoys a growing international reputation and currently hosts Regional Qualifying for The Open Championship and has hosted Strokeplay qualifying for the British Amateur Championship in 2019. The Island Golf Club also hosted The Irish Amateur Open in 2023.

SIGHTSEEING: Newgrange is Neolithic passage grave in the valley of the River Boyne, County Meath, Ireland. Built by Stone Age farmers about 3200 BCE, it is regarded as the finest grave of its kind in Europe.Newgrange consists of a huge circular mound of stones, some 279 feet (85 m) in diameter and 43 feet (13 m) high, which was later, possibly in the Bronze Age , surrounded by a ring of 35 or more standing stones, of which 12 are still in place. Complicated spirals, zigzags, and other patterns are cut into the stones. Their significance is a mystery, but one theory is that they were connected with the recording of astronomical events, such as the apparent movement of the Sun and the phases of the Moon, in a society that depended on agriculture and needed an efficient calendar.

From New Grange we would then move back to Dublin City for some free time to explore Irelands stunning capital city.

OVERNIGHT: College Green, Dublin – Deluxe Room

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16: TRAVEL TO BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND

Departing Dublin this morning after breakfast we start our journey traveling along Irelands East Coast through the coastal town of Dundalk to the outstanding Fitzwilliam Hotel in the heart of Belfast City.

Upon arrival in Belfast, we will embark on a City overview tour before you check in to your hotel room. The remainder of the afternoon will be at your leisure allowing time to relax, settle into your new surroundings and make use of the facilities.

Dinner this evening in Belfast City (tour inclusion).