Spanning 380 acres, the Doonbeg estate is home to what may be the last true links course built in either Ireland or Great Britain. Doonbeg Golf Club officially opened in 2002, and was immediately designated as Golf Digest’s “Best New International Course.”
Two-time British Open champion Greg Norman is the course architect, selected for his incomparable design skill and his “least disturbance” philosophy of routing courses to fit existing terrains. Norman's layout follows a course designed by nature – 14 of Doonbeg’s greens and 12 of its fairways required no changes but a simple mowing of the grass. The fairways and greens consist of native grasses, including fine fescues, bentgrass, and ryegrass.
Enjoying a breathtaking location matched with distinctive services and facilities, Doonbeg’s unique accommodations and easy proximity to Shannon Airport make it one of the world’s most desirable golf destinations.
Hidden away on the lush southwest coast of Ireland, Doonbeg - a Kiawah Partners property, is a rare treasure - remote yet easily accessible, luxurious yet unpretentious. Along the rugged landscape and dramatic cliffs lies a links golf course that overlooks rolling waves, stunning dunes, and thousands of years of stories that one could find nowhere but the Emerald Isle.
Set between the hills and the sea in a majestic clearing of County Clare, The Links Cottages at Doonbeg are one of the most dramatic and coveted destinations in all of Ireland. Doonbeg is of course one of the most striking and exclusive golf resorts, home to an acclaimed seaside links course designed by two-time British Open Champion Greg Norman. This sheltered retreat is also an ideal seaside location for surfing, sailing, fishing and dolphin watching, and through the countryside... hiking, biking, picnicking, antiquing and horseback riding. Owners delight in five-star services and amenities, including award-winning dining, a fitness center, and a luxury spa with steam room, sauna, and whirlpool.
