Private Golf Transport to Clare

Championship Golf Courses Across Clare

Private golf transport in Clare provides a comfortable and reliable way to reach the county’s leading links and parkland courses. Collection and return can be arranged from your accommodation, airport or another agreed location, with every journey planned around your confirmed tee time.

Travel privately to Lahinch Golf Club, Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg, Dromoland Castle Golf Club, Shannon Golf Club and Spanish Point Golf Club in a premium executive vehicle with space for passengers, golf bags and luggage. Together, these courses offer historic Atlantic links, championship parkland golf, coastal dunes and luxury estate surroundings.

Whether you require transport for one round or several days of golf, each journey can be tailored around your playing schedule. Assistance with course planning, airport transfers, dining reservations and wider travel arrangements is also available on request.

Golf Courses We Serve in Clare

Clare brings together some of Ireland’s finest Atlantic links with distinctive parkland courses and historic golfing venues. Lahinch and Doonbeg deliver championship links shaped by coastal dunes and Atlantic winds, while Dromoland Castle and Shannon offer contrasting parkland experiences. Spanish Point adds a traditional nine-hole links close to the main West Clare golf route.

Private collection and return can be arranged for each course, with travel planned around your accommodation, confirmed tee times and any additional dining or sightseeing stops.

Lahinch Golf Club Old Course

Founded in 1892, the Old Course at Lahinch is one of Ireland’s most celebrated traditional links. Its fairways run through natural dunes and valleys beside the Atlantic, with a layout influenced by Old Tom Morris, Alister MacKenzie and Martin Hawtree.

Course type: Traditional championship links
Course heritage: Founded in 1892
Known for: Natural dunes, undulating greens and the famous Klondyke and Dell holes
Journey from Killarney: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes, depending on traffic and the Shannon ferry schedule

Planning tip: The Old Course is walking only, and ride-on buggies are not available. Visitors must take at least one caddie per group, so tee times and caddie arrangements should be confirmed well in advance.

Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg

Opened in 2002, Doonbeg is a championship links course extending through coastal dunes beside Doughmore Bay. The layout follows the natural contours of the Atlantic shoreline and includes an unusual combination of five par-three and five par-five holes.

Course type: Championship links
Course details: 18 holes, measuring approximately 6,885 yards
Known for: Atlantic dunes, coastal views and five par-three and five par-five holes
Journey from Killarney: Approximately 2 hours, depending on traffic and the Shannon ferry schedule

Planning tip: Caddies, forecaddies and walking carts are available, but caddie services must be reserved in advance to guarantee availability. Doonbeg also works well as part of a two-day West Clare itinerary with Lahinch.

Dromoland Castle Golf Club

Set within the historic Dromoland Castle estate, this championship parkland course provides a refined contrast to Clare’s Atlantic links. Designed by Ron Kirby and JB Carr, the layout combines gently rolling terrain, mature trees and carefully positioned water hazards.

Course type: Championship parkland
Course details: 18 holes, par 72, measuring 6,824 yards
Known for: Castle estate surroundings, ancient trees and challenging water features
Journey from Killarney: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, depending on traffic

Planning tip: GPS-enabled golf buggies, Titleist rental clubs and electric trolleys are available. Reserve any required equipment before travelling, particularly during the main golf season.

Shannon Golf Club

Located beside Shannon Airport, Shannon Golf Club is an established parkland course designed by John D Harris. Its tree-lined fairways, natural water features and convenient location make it a practical addition to an arrival or departure day in Clare.

Course type: Parkland
Course details: 18 holes, par 72, measuring 6,763 yards
Known for: Mature fairways, water hazards and its location beside Shannon Airport
Journey from Killarney: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on traffic

Planning tip: Shannon works particularly well for a round scheduled around a flight at Shannon Airport. Allow suitable time for changing, equipment collection, check-in and luggage transfers when coordinating golf with an arrival or departure.

Spanish Point Golf Club

Founded in 1896, Spanish Point is a traditional nine-hole links overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Natural dunes, rolling fairways and changing coastal winds provide an authentic West Clare golf experience in a more compact format.

Course type: Traditional nine-hole links
Course heritage: Founded in 1896
Known for: Atlantic views, natural dunes and recognition as Munster’s Best Nine-Hole Course in 2024
Journey from Killarney: Approximately 2 hours 5 minutes, depending on traffic and the Shannon ferry schedule

Planning tip: Spanish Point is approximately 15 minutes from both Lahinch and Doonbeg. Its nine-hole layout makes it particularly suitable for an arrival day, rest day or an additional round within a longer West Clare itinerary.

Private Golf Transfers from Kerry

Private golf transfers from Killarney provide direct access to Clare’s leading links and parkland courses. Collection can be arranged from your hotel, guesthouse or another agreed location, with departure times planned around your confirmed tee time.

Travel to West Clare may include the Shannon ferry between Tarbert and Killimer, while Dromoland Castle and Shannon Golf Club are generally reached through Limerick. Your driver will select the most practical route based on the course, tee time, traffic conditions and seasonal ferry schedule.

Travel takes place in a premium executive vehicle with room for passengers and golf equipment. Group size, golf bags and luggage requirements are confirmed in advance, with larger vehicles available on request.

Optional Clare Golf Itinerary Planning

If you would like assistance beyond transport, your Clare golf itinerary can be planned around your preferred courses, accommodation and confirmed tee times. This may include selecting a practical order of play, coordinating the Shannon ferry and allowing suitable travel time between each destination.

Rounds in Clare can also be combined with courses in Kerry or Limerick as part of a wider Southwest Ireland golf trip. Airport transfers, dining reservations, sightseeing stops and transport for non-playing partners can be incorporated on request.

The level of assistance is entirely flexible. You can arrange private course transfers only or request support creating a more complete multi-day golf itinerary.

Combine Golf with a Private Tour of Clare

Your time in Clare can include more than golf. Private sightseeing can be arranged for rest days, shorter playing days or non-playing partners, allowing your group to experience more of the county without organising separate transport.

Popular options include the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, coastal villages and scenic routes along the Wild Atlantic Way. Each tour can be planned around your golf schedule, accommodation and preferred pace.

Golfers can concentrate on their round while partners or family members enjoy a private tour, with collection arranged later at the course or another agreed meeting point.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Golf Transport to Clare

  • Private transport can be arranged to Lahinch Golf Club, Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg, Dromoland Castle Golf Club, Shannon Golf Club and Spanish Point Golf Club. Transfers to other courses in Clare can also be arranged on request.

  • The Shannon ferry is often the most practical route for Lahinch, Doonbeg and Spanish Point. The final route depends on your course, tee time, traffic conditions and the seasonal ferry schedule. Dromoland Castle and Shannon Golf Club are generally reached through Limerick.

  • It may be possible with carefully coordinated tee times and sufficient daylight, but playing both courses on the same day can feel rushed. Separate playing days usually provide a more relaxed experience and allow time for caddies, meals and changing weather conditions.

  • Shannon Golf Club is located beside Shannon Airport and is particularly convenient for an arrival or departure day. Dromoland Castle Golf Club is also within easy reach of the airport and can be incorporated into the same stage of an itinerary.

  • Spanish Point is a traditional nine-hole links. Golfers can play nine holes or complete two circuits, subject to the club’s available tee times and playing arrangements. Its compact format makes it suitable for a shorter golf day or an additional round while staying in West Clare.

Plan Your Clare Golf Transport

Clare offers an exceptional combination of Atlantic links and championship parkland golf, from the historic Old Course at Lahinch to the coastal dunes of Doonbeg and the estate setting of Dromoland Castle.

Whether you are planning one round or incorporating Clare into a wider Southwest Ireland golf itinerary, private transport can be arranged around your accommodation, tee times and travel plans.

Contact us to discuss your preferred courses and arrange private golf transport throughout Clare.

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