r/golfireland

Coming from Canada to visit family. Stopping in Bundoran so my kids can surf on our way up to Donegal (Magheraroarty to be exact). Was thinking of playing Strandhill. Would like to play Donegal or Sligo but the green fees for internationals are pretty high so was thinking of playing Strandhill. Any hidden gems in the area I should be considering? Looking to play 2 rounds in the area. Also will probably play two rounds in the northern Donegal area as well, Cruit Island being one and undecided on the other. I have my Irish passport if that makes a difference.

Heading over late this month with GF. Long story short we will spend the week over there, however she has to leave on Friday. I’m looking at options to spend a few more days solo and make it a serious golf trip.

Know it’s very late to hit a lot of the majors, but really looking for the best pure golf towns where the pubs would be full of golfers in the evening and it would be fun to be solo. Thinking Portrush or Sligo, but would love recommendations! Thanks.

Me and my friends are looking for the cheapest golf courses in Ireland to play over the summer. Anything under €30?

Handing in my scorecards for my first handicap. So far only played 9 at a time. I scored 48,49,49 and was delighted with myself after those three.

Today, absolutely blew up and scored 64 😂 lost 4 balls and all.

Anyone else?

My girlfriend and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September and would like to squeeze in a round. Does anyone have any experience with courses that offer lefty rentals?

Complete beginner

Got a very very shit old set handed down

Two months in and few lessons in. Looking to invest in a very good set of clubs that’ll do me for 5-10 years. If I get ones for couple hundred I will keep upgrading etc, rather just spend 800-1k and be set up for 5-10 years as mentioned. What’s my best bet?

I played my first round of the season this year at my club, and I was in shock at the condition of the course. The greens were hairy, the fairways weren't cut properly, and the bunkers were in bits.

My membership isn't cheap at €1850 per year.

What are other people's clubs like at this time of year?

Thinking of buying the TaylorMade. Sim Max 2 drivers? Any tips or comments?

What is up with the prices people expect to get for their used clubs. Looking at irons online on various platforms for clubs located in Ireland. The faces and backs are absolutely battered and the seller is looking for €400 for clubs that are about 15 years old.

Can anyone give good suggestions for Public golf courses in North Dublin.

Even a course that I could become a member of, would be nice

We are visiting Ireland this week and was wondering if there is a golf course here that doesn’t have a dress code/allows jeans? And has club rentals?

Ordered takomos last week and got a notification saying an post and have received info about the package but haven’t collected it yet. That was yesterday but haven’t heard anything since. Does takomo uses a different courier before handover to an post. How long did your takomos take to arrive? Where do they ship from?

Hi all — I grew up in Co Derry, Moyola Park was my home club. Moved to Scotland for work when i was in my late 20's. I'm sure many of you like to practice, see details below

I have built a short game practice app called Scoring Zone that focuses on performance based practice in the form of challenges and tests to put your short game under pressure.

I currently have over 40 pros in the US testing the app with their students and feedback has been good so far, but I'd like to get feedback directly from the end user.

App is built around four categories: putting, chipping, pitching & distance wedges

• Whoop style UI
• 40+ challenges in various categories
• Full performance tests for each category
• Full worldwide round tracking with benchmarked stats
• Short game handicap

It's built for all levels from beginner to pro.

Anyone who downloads it before official launch becomes a founding member and gets FREE LIFETIME USE.

All I ask in return is some honest feedback, good or bad.

Look forward to your comments.

👉 scoringzone.net

https://preview.redd.it/au6ydvdxjwzg1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=10770c192f45aa963b83795a67f65ac7160ef284

Hello, looking to book a golf course for me and my buddies in early August in Belfast or greater Belfast area. Parkland or Links does not matter. Just looking to get out. Open to any and all recommendations. I know it’s too late to book bucket list courses.

Hi all,

Any recommendations for lessons/coaches around south Dublin? Getting back into the game after a break of three years since moving to Dublin. Looking to take golf a lot more seriously than before.

Thanks!

I'm absolutely shocking at putting. I've been practicing a lot aswell and it just won't click for me. Doing drills etc but when i get out to course its brutal.Putter feels horrible in my hands and I leave everything short! How do you actually get better at this shit smh...

Scored 16 😂Was good to get the first one done though. Surely dead last with that score

Update: I finished second last, hyup ya boya! Happy Bank Holiday weekend baby

Finally got in to my local club, just awaiting my brs details etc and then I can start playing. I don't know many members, whats the etiquette around finding people to play with to get my handicap cards in?

Any other things you wish someone had told you after joining a club?