Natural Elegance: Glasson Golf Club
I
welcome the publication of this excellent guide to the
first class golf facilities that are available all over Ireland, which will provide all the
information necessary for visiting golfers to plan their golfing holiday in Ireland.
Irish golf courses are famous around the world for providing a challenge to the
golfer and for the beauty of their locations. The choice, when it comes to golfing
in Ireland, has always been impressive – with well over 400 courses on the island
including over 30 per cent of the world’s links courses – and now more than ever
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there is fantastic value available to all golfers to use these courses.
Martin Cullen TD,

Ireland is a perfect golf setting for everything from leisurely games with
Minister for Arts, Sport
friends, right up to the challenge of a world-class championship course. Following
and Tourism
on from our hosting of the Ryder Cup in 2006, the Solheim Cup will be arriving
here in 2011 – testament to just how celebrated Ireland is in the competitive
golfing community worldwide.
From internationally renowned courses to local clubs in every corner of the
country, Ireland is a golfer’s paradise. From wide and extensive green parkland to
rugged coastal dunes, mountainous and lakeland backdrops, clifftop courses
overlooking the Atlantic – the choice, quality and breathtaking scenery and
challenge on offer to golfers in Ireland is unrivalled.
Every region contributes to Ireland’s facilities and reputation as a golfing
destination, from the scenery on the banks of the Shannon to the championship
courses of the east coast and midlands, from the Atlantic views of the north and
northwest to the postcard-perfect settings of the southwest.
As a keen golfer myself I invite you and your friends to come and experience
golf in Ireland for yourself.
You will be assured not only of great golf but also a true Irish welcome which
may see you returning time and time again.

Martin Cullen, TD
Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism
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