Doonbeg Golf Club

What is Doonbeg Golf Club like to play?

Doonbeg is a Greg Norman design built into extraordinary dune land on the Clare coast — a narrow horseshoe between the Atlantic and a freshwater lagoon that created some of the most dramatic natural terrain available to any golf architect. Several holes play along the cliff edge above the sea. Wind dictates everything. The course is immaculate and genuinely bucket-list.

How do I book Doonbeg Golf Club?

Book through the Doonbeg Resort website. The course is operated as part of the Trump Hotels Doonbeg resort and is primarily set up for resort guests, though day visitors are accepted subject to availability. Booking well in advance is advisable for peak summer months.

Is Doonbeg worth the price?

The course is excellent — the dune terrain is extraordinary and the conditions are immaculate. Whether the premium price is justified depends on what you value. For golfers visiting Ireland primarily for links golf, Lahinch Old Course thirty minutes north offers comparable course quality at a fraction of the cost. For those who want the full resort experience on the Clare coast, Doonbeg is unmatched.

What other courses should I combine with Doonbeg?

Lahinch Old Course is thirty minutes north and is the natural second day. Together, Doonbeg and Lahinch form the strongest two-course Clare combination. Shannon Airport is about one hour northeast. Ballybunion in Kerry is ninety minutes south via the Killimer ferry across the Shannon Estuary.