Issue: Autumn 2005
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Ryder Cup
The K Club, Straffan, Ireland
22 – 24 September 2006
This may well be the only Ryder Cup to take place in Ireland during our lifetime!! And if anyone thinks the Irish will settle for anything less than a landmark event, then they should think again. With Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke, and Paul McGinley all likely to be in the European team, the Irish will be well-represented and the home crowd will create a marvelous atmosphere. American supporters will also be over in their thousands, so the occasion promises to be one of the finest events the series has so far witnessed.
All tickets for the event are issued by the Ryder Cup office, which insists on a minimum 5 night stay in Dublin for the better hotels. Every package has now been sold for these hotels – mainly to corporate groups and tour operators. All the top courses in Ireland will be heavily booked either side of the event, too, so if you plan to attend you need to make a commitment now. Please note that all packages are subject to rigorous payment schedules drawn up by the Ryder Cup office and September 2005 is the deadline for initial deposits. So act now to avoid disappointment.
Our basic 5 night package includes:
• Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel or Chief O’Neill’s in Dublin City
• Transport: Regular coach transfers to and from The K Club
• Room (double or single occupancy) with full Irish breakfast daily
• Celebration Dinner on the final night with souvenir gift.
Better still though, take our special tour which includes pre-booked golf before the event.
South West Ireland (pre-tournament) and The Ryder Cup 2006
Wednesday 13 September
Depart USA for Shannon, Ireland
Thursday 14 September
Arrive Shannon. Met by driver and executive coach for transfer to Moy House at Lahinch. A spin along the Cliffs of Moher will sharpen the appetite for a fine dinner and a restful night.
Overnight at Moy House.
Friday 15 September
Play Lahinch, one of the great links courses of Ireland, with fabulous views of the Atlantic coast and wonderful green, springy turf. Overnight at Moy House.
Saturday 16 September
Today visit Doonbeg, Greg Norman’s exquisite creation below Spanish Point. Some of the finest links land in Ireland has been put to imaginative use to create a course which will test the best and linger in the memory. After golf, continue around the Shannon estuary to Limerick and then down to Killarney, one of Ireland’s most famous towns, where the lively nightlife gives even the weariest golfer his second wind!
Overnight at the four-star Killarney Royal Hotel.
Sunday 17 September
Driving the Ring of Kerry is one of those scenic spectaculars that everyone remembers. Finding a gem like Waterville half way round is an added bonus. Jim Mulcahy’s vision, added to Eddie Hackett’s design and recent enhancements courtesy of Tom Fazio, has produced a scenic monster which bears comparison with any links in the world.
Overnight at Killarney Royal Hotel.
Monday 18 September
Ryan’s Daughter was filmed on the beach below the course. “I designed the first nine, but surely God designed the back nine” remarked Arnold Palmer. “I am happy that we have one of the world's great links here." Many would go even further as they regard Tralee as their favorite course based on its dramatic coastal views and challenging design.
Overnight at Killarney Royal Hotel.
Tuesday 19 September
Today, another scenic wonder is revealed. Old Head occupies the headland below Kinsale, which is accessed via a narrow causeway. This may well be the world’s most dramatic course with coastal views that defy description.
Overnight at Killarney Royal Hotel.
Wednesday 20 September
A leisurely drive across Ireland from Killarney, punctuated by a pub lunch and arrival at your hotel in good time for dinner.
Overnight at Crown Plaza Hotel or Chief O’Neill’s.
Thursday 21 September
Final practice day – a chance to familiarize yourself with the course (Palmer’s original design) and see how the players cope with the challenge. Regular coach transfers allow you to come and go as you please. Witness the opening ceremony at The K Club. After the ceremony, return to town.
Overnight at Crown Plaza Hotel or Chief O’Neill’s.
Friday 22 September
Day One – Foursomes and Fourballs – the excitement begins! A good start will be important for the confidence of both teams.
Overnight at Crown Plaza Hotel or Chief O’Neill’s.
Saturday 23 September
Day Two – Foursomes and Fourballs again. In the past, the European team believed a good lead after two days was mandatory going into the final day’s play, as the US team’s greater strength in depth traditionally proved crucial in the singles. Last time that did not materialize.
Overnight at Crown Plaza Hotel or Chief O’Neill’s.
Sunday 24 September
Day Three – with excitement reaching fever pitch, the Singles matches inevitably decide the result. Twenty four of the world’s top golfers going head to head produces sporting drama of the highest quality.
Overnight at Crown Plaza Hotel or Chief O’Neill’s with celebration dinner and souvenir gift. Toast the victors and look forward to the next time!
Monday 25 September
Depart from Dublin Airport
*Note: Tee times are subject to
confirmation from the golf clubs.
Due to limited availability on these programs we strongly recommend that you register your interest now.
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