Overview

Ref# T7037
Pricing Valid Until 16 Jul 2025

At a Glance

  • When

    Fri July 18 - Tue July 29, 2025

  • Package

    11 nights, 6+ rounds of golf

  • Escorted

    Fully escorted by Gary & Maureen Lisbon and Matthew Ridge

  • Tournament

    Guaranteed General Admission tickets to Days 3 and 4 of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

  • Pricing

    GBP £10,490 per person (twin share golfer)

    GBP £12,490 per person (single room golfer)

    ** Only require an upfront initial deposit of £1,500 per person **

Here is your opportunity to join the GOLFSelect team on what promises to be an amazing escorted trip to Northern Ireland from July 18-29, 2025. We are sure there will be many highlights as we experience the best of golf in Northern Ireland (and Ireland), some great accommodation and also enjoy many memorable times with like-minded golfers and friends!

ALMOST SOLD OUT!!

Inclusions and detailed itinerary as follows:

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS FANTASTIC NORTHERN IRELAND TOUR... 

·       6+ games on the best courses in Northern Ireland

·       Visit the world's oldest golf resort Rosapenna boasting the World Top 50 and highly regarded St. Patricks Links

·       Playing at Royal Portrush the week after The Open Championship

·       Playing twice at Royal County Down (arguably the number 1 golf course in the world!) 

·       Four of your games will be at World Top 50 courses (Golf Magazine rankings)

·       Two days at The 153rd Open Championship (GA tickets on Saturday and Sunday)*

·       Quality accommodation and transfers throughout the tour

·       Fully escorted by Gary Lisbon and Matthew Ridge of GOLFSelect

·       Limited to 24 golfers!

The 3-night hotel and ticket package in Belfast included within this tour is provided by Events Travel, an Authorised provider of the 153rd Open Championship*.

FIRST UP - BELFAST

The trip commences in Belfast with watching the two days (Saturday and Sunday) at The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush. 

ROSAPENNA

On the Monday after The Open Championship you will be transferred to the picturesque setting of Rosapenna, in the beautiful corner of Donegal. Luxury accommodation and the golf that await for you is simply outstanding, including World Top 50 St.Patrick's Links as ranked by GOLF Magazine.

ROYAL COUNTY DOWN 

The midway part of the tour sees us head to one of world's most naturally beautiful links settings of Royal County Down GC, the no.6 in the world rated course by GOLF Magazine. With the magnificent backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne this place is incredibly special...and you get to play here TWICE!! Our accommodation will be at the wonderfully positioned Slieve Donard Hotel, surrounded by the Mourne Mountains, golden strands of beach and walking distance to Royal County Down. 

BUSHMILLS / ROYAL PORTRUSH - THE FINALE

The final point of our trip sees us head across to Bushmills, an ideal location close to the Atlantic Ocean and the perfect spot for those lovers of Irish whiskey and incredible sightseeing with Giant's Causeway and Dunluce Castle not far away! The golf here is incredible as you will tackle the magnificent Portstewart Strand course and then put the icing on the cake with a game at Royal Portrush GC...only a week after it has hosted The 153rd Open Championship! This location is the perfect way to finish our escorted trip.

This memorable trip finishes with a farewell dinner where we will recount many fun stories from the trip before we depart on July 29, 2025.


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We look forward in welcoming you on this magnificent tour and highly recommend you contact us promptly, as we are limiting this trip to 24 golfers.

With thanks,

Matt Ridge - GOLFSelect Travel

Itinerary Summary

Day Golf Accommodation
Fri 18 Jul Arrive Europa Hotel, Belfast
Sat 19 Jul Europa Hotel, Belfast
Sun 20 Jul Europa Hotel, Belfast
Mon 21 Jul Rosapenna Golf Resort - Sandy Hills Links Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort
Tue 22 Jul Rosapenna Golf Resort - St.Patricks Links Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort
Wed 23 Jul Rosapenna Golf Resort - Old Tom Morris Links Slieve Donard Resort and Spa
Thu 24 Jul Royal County Down Golf Club (Championship Course) Slieve Donard Resort and Spa
Fri 25 Jul Royal County Down Golf Club (Championship Course) Slieve Donard Resort and Spa
Sat 26 Jul The Bushmills Inn Hotel
Sun 27 Jul Royal Portrush Golf Club The Bushmills Inn Hotel
Mon 28 Jul Portstewart Golf Club The Strand Course The Bushmills Inn Hotel
Tue 29 Jul Depart

Itinerary Day-by-Day

Friday, 18 July 2025
Notes Arrival Day in Belfast
Make your way to Belfast accom. Check in from 2:00PM.
Dining Welcome Dinner
Meet the rest of the group who you will be travelling with in a relaxed, fun informal setting ** Dinner (and first beer or wine) is included as part of the package **
Accommodation
Europa Hotel, Belfast   (3 nights with daily breakfast - Standard rooms) 
Superbly located in the heart of Belfast City Centre, the world famous 4 star Europa Hotel simply epitomizes indulgence.
Saturday, 19 July 2025
Coach Return transfers included to The Open
Approx transfer time 60-90min
Notes Attend The Open Championship
Royal Portrush
Accommodation
Europa Hotel, Belfast   
Sunday, 20 July 2025
Coach Return transfers included to The Open
Notes Attend The Open Championship
Royal Portrush
Accommodation
Europa Hotel, Belfast   
Monday, 21 July 2025
Notes Check out of accommodation
Coach Transfer to Rosapenna
Approx travel time 2 hours 30 mins
Golf
Rosapenna Golf Resort - Sandy Hills Links | 01:00 PM tee time (18 holes golf with pull buggy) 
Rosapenna Golf Resort is home to two stunning links courses, including the Sandy Hills Links which opened in June 2003 and is set to become one of the most famous golf courses in Ireland.
Accommodation
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort   (2 nights with daily breakfast - Standard rooms) 
Located on the edge of the picturesque Sheephaven Bay, with a luxury hotel on site, Rosapenna is the perfect venue for a golf break or just a quiet getaway in this beautiful corner of Donegal.
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Golf
Rosapenna Golf Resort - St.Patricks Links | 09:30 AM tee time (18 holes golf with pull buggy, 1x forecaddie per group included) 
The Rosapenna Golf Resort acquired the St Patrick’s Links in late 2012, a former 36-hole facility developed by the Walsh Family of Carrigart. The Maheramagorgan Links designed by Irish architect Eddie Hackett and the Trá Mór Links designed by PGA Professional Joanne O’Haire, both opened for play in the mid-1990’s. St Patrick's Links has debuted as the highest new entry at #55 on the GOLF Magazine Top 100 in the World rankings 2021-22 alongside only three other courses in Ireland; Ballybunion, Lahinch & Portmarnock.
Accommodation
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort   
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Golf
Rosapenna Golf Resort - Old Tom Morris Links | 07:30 AM tee time (** OPTIONAL ROUND - additional cost will apply **) 
Rosapenna Golf Resort is home to two stunning links courses, including the Old Tom Morris Links which first opened in 1893.
Notes Check out of accommodation
Coach Transfer to Slieve Donard
Approx travel time 3 hours
Accommodation
Slieve Donard Resort and Spa   (3 nights with daily breakfast - Standard rooms) 
Nestled at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa stands in six acres of private grounds. Just a short stroll to Royal County Down Golf Club, this is a perfect venue for any golf getaway.
Thursday, 24 July 2025
Walking Walk to the course
5min walk. Your clubs will be set up at the golf course.
Golf
Royal County Down Golf Club (Championship Course) | 10:01 AM tee time (18 holes golf with pull buggy, 1x forecaddie per group included) 
Royal County Down is one of the oldest Golf Clubs in Ireland with traditions dating back for more than one hundred years. Situated in Newcastle, where in the immortal words of Percy French, "The Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea", Royal County Down is not only a fine test of golf but has accompanying scenery that is spellbinding.
Accommodation
Slieve Donard Resort and Spa   
Friday, 25 July 2025
Coach Walk to the course
5min walk. Your clubs will be set up at the golf course.
Golf
Royal County Down Golf Club (Championship Course) | 10:14 AM tee time (18 holes golf with pull buggy, 1x forecaddie per group included) 
Royal County Down is one of the oldest Golf Clubs in Ireland with traditions dating back for more than one hundred years. Situated in Newcastle, where in the immortal words of Percy French, "The Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea", Royal County Down is not only a fine test of golf but has accompanying scenery that is spellbinding.
Accommodation
Slieve Donard Resort and Spa   
Saturday, 26 July 2025
Notes Check out of accommodation
Coach Transfer to Bushmills
approx travel time 1 hour 45 mins
Sights Afternoon at own leisure
A good chance to see some sightseeing in and around Bushmills or just rest up and get ready for Royal Portrush tomorrow!
Accommodation
The Bushmills Inn Hotel   (3 nights with daily breakfast - Standard rooms) 
Set against the backdrop of the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, The Bushmills Inn is the perfect retreat for those who crave the unconventional, yet still expect exceptional service.
Sunday, 27 July 2025
Coach Return coach transfer included
Golf
Royal Portrush Golf Club | 02:00 PM tee time (18 holes golf with pull buggy, 1x forecaddie per group included) 
Many golfers have portrayed Royal Portrush Golf Club Dunluce Links as one of the most challenging in the golf course world. For only the second time in Open history, the Open Championship will be held outside of Scotland or England (both times at Royal Portrush). The world's greatest golfers will gather to do battle for the famous Claret Jug in Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951 when Max Faulkner was the winner. The golf club has hosted many championships, such as the first Open Championship ever held in Ireland in 1951. In more recent times, Royal Portrush has hosted the Senior British Open 1995-1999, the Amateur Championship in 1993 and in July 2019 it will host the 148th Open Championship.
Accommodation
The Bushmills Inn Hotel   
Monday, 28 July 2025
Golf
Portstewart Golf Club The Strand Course | 09:40 AM tee time (18 holes golf with pull buggy, 1x forecaddie per group included) 
Portstewart Golf Club is proud to offer 54 holes of golf spectacularly set on Ulster's famous Causeway Coast with something for every golfer. The views from almost every hole are quite simply, magical. The Atlantic is never very far away and the beauty of the course has to be seen to be believed. It is a treat that will take a very long time, if ever, to fade from the golfers memory. The jewel in the Portstewart crown.
Coach Return coach transfer included
Dining Farewell dinner
A fantastic evening ahead as we recall many memories and laughs from the past couple weeks!
Accommodation
The Bushmills Inn Hotel   
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Coach Departure Day
Notes Check out of accommodation
Coach Transfer to Belfast
Approx travel time 1 hour 15 mins
Notes Depart from Belfast or continue your Irish golfing adventure!
** If you are interested in continuing your golfing journey for an extra week to play some more incredible golf courses including Portmarnock, Ballybunion and Lahinch on a smaller escorted trip then please let us knowand we can contact you with further details **

Golf Courses

Rosapenna Golf Resort - St.Patricks Links

Letterkenny
Downings, Letterkenny, County Donegal, IE, 0
Ireland

Region: Ireland

Rosapenna Golf Resort - St.Patricks Links

The Rosapenna Golf Resort acquired the St Patrick’s Links in late 2012, a former 36-hole facility developed by the Walsh Family of Carrigart. The Maheramagorgan Links designed by Irish architect Eddie Hackett and the Trá Mór Links designed by PGA Professional Joanne O’Haire, both opened for play in the mid-1990’s. St Patrick's Links has debuted as the highest new entry at #55 on the GOLF Magazine Top 100 in the World rankings 2021-22 alongside only three other courses in Ireland; Ballybunion, Lahinch & Portmarnock.

Course Information

Par: 72
ACR:
Length (m): 0
Architect: Tom Doak
Design Year: 2020

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Portstewart Golf Club The Strand Course

117 Strand Road
Portstewart, Co.Londonderry, NI, BT55 7PG
United Kingdom

Region: Ireland - North East

Portstewart Golf Club The Strand Course

Portstewart Golf Club is proud to offer 54 holes of golf spectacularly set on Ulster's famous Causeway Coast with something for every golfer. The views from almost every hole are quite simply, magical. The Atlantic is never very far away and the beauty of the course has to be seen to be believed. It is a treat that will take a very long time, if ever, to fade from the golfers memory. The jewel in the Portstewart crown.

Portstewart Golf Club is proud to offer 54 holes of golf spectacularly set on Ulster's famous Causeway Coast with something for every golfer.

Situated on Ulster's magnificent Causeway Coast Portstewart Golf Club presents a difficult but fair game. The Strand Course, redesigned in 1992, is indisputably the jewel in Portstewarts crown for both quality of game and scenery.

The course is set in classic links country amid towering sand dunes with views at every turn of the blue Donegal Hills, the rolling Atlantic and the tranquil estuary of the River Bann.

The opening hole with its evalted tee, dog-leg right to the green and sandy strip on the right, was always a particularly good and memorable opening hole and it is now immediately followed by seven new holes which are a joy to play.

 

Course Information

Par: 72
ACR:
Length (m): 5879
Architect: Willie Park, Des Giffin
Design Year: 1992

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Royal County Down Golf Club (Championship Course)

36 Golf Links Road
Newcastle, NI, BT33 OAN
United Kingdom

Region: Ireland - North East

Royal County Down Golf Club (Championship Course)

Royal County Down is one of the oldest Golf Clubs in Ireland with traditions dating back for more than one hundred years. Situated in Newcastle, where in the immortal words of Percy French, "The Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea", Royal County Down is not only a fine test of golf but has accompanying scenery that is spellbinding.

Royal County Down is one of the oldest Golf Clubs in Ireland with traditions dating back for more than one hundred years. Situated in Newcastle, where in the immortal words of Percy French, "The Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea", Royal County Down is not only a fine test of golf but has accompanying scenery that is spellbinding.

Course Information

Par: 71
ACR:
Length (m): 6566
Architect: Old Tom Morris/Harry Vardon
Design Year: 1889

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Royal Portrush Golf Club

Dunlunce Road
County Antrim, NI, BT56 8JQ
United Kingdom

Region: Ireland - North East

Royal Portrush Golf Club

Many golfers have portrayed Royal Portrush Golf Club Dunluce Links as one of the most challenging in the golf course world. For only the second time in Open history, the Open Championship will be held outside of Scotland or England (both times at Royal Portrush). The world's greatest golfers will gather to do battle for the famous Claret Jug in Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951 when Max Faulkner was the winner. The golf club has hosted many championships, such as the first Open Championship ever held in Ireland in 1951. In more recent times, Royal Portrush has hosted the Senior British Open 1995-1999, the Amateur Championship in 1993 and in July 2019 it will host the 148th Open Championship.

Many golfers have portrayed Royal Portrush Golf Club Dunluce Links as one of the most challenging in the golf course world.

The golf club was founded in 1888 and has hosted many championships, such as the first Open Championship ever held in Ireland in 1951. In more recent times, Royal Portrush has hosted the Senior British Open 1995-1999 and The Amateur Championship in 1993.

Situated on the beautiful North Antrim Causeway coast, Royal Portrush Golf Club occupies a triangle of giant sandhills which present magnificent views in all directions.

The hills of Donegal in the west, the Isle of Islay and Southern Hebrides in the north, with the Giant's Causeway and the Skerries in the east. The course is overlooked by the ruins of 13th century Dunluce Castle and this gives its name to Royal Portrush's famous Dunluce course.

Course Information

Par: 73
ACR:
Length (m): 6192
Architect: Harry Colt
Design Year: 1888

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Rosapenna Golf Resort - Old Tom Morris Links

Sheephaven Bay
Downings, Letterkenny, County Donegal, IE, F92 PN73
Ireland

Region: Ireland - West & North West

Rosapenna Golf Resort - Old Tom Morris Links

Rosapenna Golf Resort is home to two stunning links courses, including the Old Tom Morris Links which first opened in 1893.

It is here, where the bays of Sheephaven and Mulroy converge, that a unique experience awaits you. The wild Atlantic waves have chiselled the rugged features of Rosapenna for thousands of years, the beauty is spectacular, the air is invigorating and the welcome that awaits you is warm and sincere. Two stunning links courses await you at Rosapenna Golf Resort including the Old Tom Morris Links.

In 1891, while a guest of Lord Leitrim at his nearby estate, Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews, a winner of four British Opens in the 1860’s, took a drive to enjoy the Donegal scenery. Morris was quick to see the golfing potential of this fine stretch of Donegal coast line and before returning to the home of golf he had staked-out the first Rosapenna Links, incorporating wide rolling fairways amidst the undulating terrain and of course those delightful greens.

Course Information

Par: 70
ACR:
Length (m): 5696
Architect: Old Tom Morris
Design Year: 1893

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Rosapenna Golf Resort - Sandy Hills Links

Sheephaven Bay
Downings, Letterkenny, County Donegal, IE, F92 PN73
Ireland

Region: Ireland - West & North West

Rosapenna Golf Resort - Sandy Hills Links

Rosapenna Golf Resort is home to two stunning links courses, including the Sandy Hills Links which opened in June 2003 and is set to become one of the most famous golf courses in Ireland.

Rosapenna Golf Resort's Sandy Hills Links is in many ways the ideal of a modern links. Intended for the serious golfer, its narrow fairways appear constricting from the tee, but the landing areas sculpted from the dunes are deceptively wide. Measuring a hefty 7,255 yards from the tips, Sandy Hills was designed with championship play in mind. However don’t allow this to deter you, with a multiplicity of tees there is a length to suit all strengths.

Above all, the appeal of Sandy Hills lies in its beautifully balanced routing through the high dunes cloaked in marram grass. These sandhills bear a striking resemblance to the ones near the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland that form the spine of Royal Portrush, Portstewart and Castlerock. Many of the holes feature elevated tees and greens, with drives into natural bowls on the dune floor.

Course Information

Par: 71
ACR:
Length (m): 6595
Architect: Pat Ruddy
Design Year: 2003

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Matthew Ridge, Golf Travel Manager, GOLFSelect

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