Doonbeg Golf Club

When it officially opened in 2002, Doonbeg Golf Course was immediately designated as Golf Digest’s “Best New International Course.” It enjoys a breathtaking location between two of Ireland’s other top ranked courses, BallyBunion and Lahinch, as well as distinctive services and facilities. Truth be told, it may be the last true links course to be built in either Ireland or England.

With even the smallest of details carefully considered, the standard of accommodations at Doonbeg is unprecedented, offering a distinct departure from typical hotel offerings and raising a new benchmark for the discerning guest. Each suite and cottage is different from the next – meticulously designed with hand-selected antiques and reclaimed woods, beams, and fireplaces specially imported from the US. Every suite enjoys its own individual personality and style, tailored to fit modern demands for comfort, in an understated, yet luxurious manner.

Award-winning chef Tom Colicchio, the primary reason for the huge success of New York City’s Gramercy Tavern and Craft restaurants, applied his culinary style and influence to the dining experience at Doonbeg – from gastronomic favourites at the informal Darby’s Pub to more creative international dishes in the Long Room.

Named after the white foamy crowns of the rolling Atlantic waves, White Horses Spa in the Doonbeg Lodge was designed by internationally renowned Irish-born designer Clodagh. Inspired by the natural environment of Co. Clare, regenerative treatments use local natural salts, seaweeds, algae, and herbal extracts recall the ancient wisdom of ritual healing. www.DoonbegGolfClub.com