Ireland is a golfer’s dream. With hundreds of golf courses across the island, including some of the world’s most famous links courses, there’s no shortage of incredible places to tee off.
From the dramatic dunes of County Kerry to the rugged coastline of Donegal and the historic links around Dublin, Ireland offers the perfect combination of world-class golf and unforgettable scenery.
But why limit yourself to one course?
A campervan gives you the freedom to build your own golf road trip, travelling from course to course while exploring everything Ireland has to offer along the way.
Pack your clubs, pick your route and get ready to take your game on the road.
Why Take a Golf Road Trip by Campervan?
A golfing holiday doesn’t have to mean flying somewhere, hiring a car and staying in the same hotel for the week.
With a campervan, the journey becomes part of the experience.
You can travel at your own pace, explore different parts of Ireland between rounds and spend your evenings discovering local pubs, restaurants, beaches and towns. You can also bring your golf clubs along with everything else you need for your trip.
And there’s something pretty special about waking up surrounded by Ireland’s scenery before heading out for your morning tee time.
Ireland is home to more than 400 golf clubs, including a huge selection of natural links courses, making it an incredible destination for a golf road trip.
Ready to swap the hotel for the open road? Book your Rambling Rover campervan and start planning your golf adventure.
Start Your Golf Road Trip in Dublin or Slane
Depending on where you’re travelling from, you can collect your Rambling Rover campervan either at Dublin Airport or directly from Rambling Rover in Slane, County Meath.
Flying into Ireland? Dublin Airport is a convenient starting point for your adventure. Already based in Ireland? Make your way to Slane, collect your campervan and hit the road.
From either pick-up point, you can start exploring some of the fantastic golf courses around Dublin and the east coast before deciding where your route will take you next.
Flying in for your golf adventure? Get in touch with Rambling Rover to discuss airport collection and start planning your trip.
Tee Off Around Dublin & the East Coast
Once you’ve collected your campervan from Rambling Rover in Slane, you’re perfectly placed to explore some of the fantastic golf courses across the east coast.
The Island Golf Club in Donabate is a great option for links fans. Founded in 1890, this historic course is surrounded by impressive sand dunes and offers a challenging round in a spectacular coastal setting.
Further south, Portmarnock Golf Club is one of Ireland’s most famous links courses. Set on a peninsula surrounded by water, it has hosted numerous professional tournaments and offers stunning views throughout the course.
You could also head to The Royal Dublin Golf Club on Bull Island, another historic Irish links course and one of the country’s most renowned golfing destinations.
If you’re heading north from Slane, Seapoint Golf Club in Termonfeckin, County Louth, is another fantastic links option to add to your itinerary.
With so many courses within reach, you can choose your first tee time based on the route you want to take — and then let the road trip unfold from there.
Pick up your campervan, pack your clubs and make your first tee time part of the adventure.
Head North for Championship Links
If you want to explore further north, you can continue towards Northern Ireland and some truly iconic golfing destinations.
Royal County Down in County Down is regularly ranked among the very best golf courses in the world. Set against the backdrop of the Mourne Mountains and Dundrum Bay, its dramatic dunes and challenging layout make it a bucket-list course for serious golfers.
You can then continue towards the Causeway Coast and Royal Portrush, another world-famous links course and host of The Open in 2025.
Explore Donegal’s Wild Coast
From Northern Ireland, or by heading north from the Republic, Donegal is an incredible destination for a golf road trip.
Ballyliffin Golf Club is one of the highlights of the north-west, offering spectacular links golf surrounded by the wild Donegal landscape. Donegal’s golf courses are a perfect match for a campervan adventure, with plenty to explore away from the fairways too.
Spend your days playing golf and your evenings discovering beaches, coastal roads and small towns.
The beauty of travelling by campervan is that you don’t have to rush from one destination to another. Leave room for the unexpected.
Follow the Wild Atlantic Way to Clare
From Donegal, make your way south along the Wild Atlantic Way towards County Clare.
One of the must-play courses here is Lahinch Golf Club.
Located close to the Cliffs of Moher, Lahinch is a historic links course set among dramatic dunes overlooking the Atlantic. It is regularly included among Ireland’s standout golf courses and was redesigned by Alister MacKenzie in the 1920s.
And when you’re finished playing, you have one of Ireland’s most spectacular landscapes right on your doorstep.
Spend some time exploring the Cliffs of Moher, discover the Burren or head into Lahinch for food and a wander around the town.
Looking for a golf trip that feels like more than just a golf trip? Book your Rambling Rover campervan and explore Clare at your own pace.
Make Your Way to Kerry
Next stop: County Kerry.
Kerry is home to some of Ireland’s most famous golf courses and some seriously impressive scenery.
Ballybunion Golf Club is one of the biggest names in Irish golf. The Old Course winds through enormous dunes along the Atlantic coast and is widely regarded as one of the world’s great links courses.
Further around the coast, you’ll find Waterville Golf Links, set on the Iveragh Peninsula with spectacular views across Ballinskelligs Bay towards the Skellig Islands.
And for something completely different, you can base yourself around Killarney and combine your golf trip with some of the county’s famous attractions, including Killarney National Park and the Ring of Kerry.
This is where the campervan really comes into its own. Your golf trip becomes a proper road trip, giving you the freedom to explore between tee times.
Finish Your Trip in Cork
From Kerry, continue towards Cork for the final leg of your adventure.
One of the standout courses in the area is Old Head Golf Links, located on a dramatic headland near Kinsale. The course is surrounded by the Atlantic on almost every side, making it one of the most spectacular golfing settings in Ireland.
Once you’ve finished your round, spend some time exploring Kinsale, enjoy some local food or take in the coastline before bringing your road trip to an end.
What About Parkland Golf?
It doesn’t all have to be links golf!
If you prefer parkland courses, Ireland has plenty of those too.
Adare Manor in County Limerick is one of the country’s best-known luxury golf destinations and is set to host the Ryder Cup in 2027.
Mount Juliet in County Kilkenny is another beautiful parkland option and has welcomed some of the biggest names in golf.
Including a parkland course in your itinerary gives you a chance to experience a completely different style of Irish golf.
Your Golf Road Trip, Your Way
The best thing about a golfing road trip around Ireland is that there isn’t one perfect itinerary.
You could create a Dublin and East Coast route, playing Portmarnock, The Royal Dublin and The Island before heading towards County Louth.
You could take the Wild Atlantic Way route, travelling from Donegal through Clare and down towards Kerry.
Or you could plan a longer trip that combines some of Ireland’s most famous links with beautiful parkland courses.
The choice is yours.
With a campervan, you have the freedom to create an itinerary that works for you rather than trying to fit your entire trip around hotel check-ins and check-outs.
Tips for Planning a Golf Campervan Holiday
Book your tee times in advance. Ireland’s most popular courses can get extremely busy, particularly during the summer months, so check availability and secure your tee times before setting off.
Plan your route around your golf. Give yourself plenty of time to travel between courses rather than trying to squeeze too much into one day.
Leave time to explore. Some of Ireland’s best experiences happen away from the golf course. Leave room for beaches, towns, food, scenery and spontaneous stops.
Check overnight parking. Always make sure your chosen overnight location permits campervans and follow local regulations.
Pack for the Irish weather. Conditions can change quickly, particularly on coastal courses. Bring waterproofs and layers so the weather doesn’t ruin your round.
Check course requirements. Some courses have specific requirements around handicaps, dress codes, caddies and golf shoes, so check before you arrive.
Ready to Hit the Road?
Ireland has no shortage of incredible golf courses, but the best way to experience them might just be by taking the scenic route.
From Portmarnock and The Island on the east coast to Lahinch, Ballybunion, Waterville and Old Head along the Wild Atlantic Way, you can build a golf trip around some of the most memorable courses on the island.
And with a Rambling Rover campervan, you have the freedom to decide where you go, where you stop and how long you stay.
So pack your clubs, gather your golf buddies and get ready for an Irish golf trip with a difference.
Your next round could be just a road trip away.
Book your Rambling Rover campervan today and start planning your ultimate golf road trip around Ireland.