Tee Times
Supply on demand can unfortunately at times never be met. Irelands many revered links and parkland courses are a honey pot to the world’s golfers and deciding to book too late can prove to be a big disappointment. Advice is to book early, especially for the more sought after courses.

It is also worth noting that courses may be closed for members only at certain times of the week and in some cases all weekend.

Once booked – “don’t be late”. There might not be another slot for you.

Club Rulings & Conducts.
Many courses throughout Ireland require handicap cards as proof of same. It is recommended that all members in possession of certificates should pack them in the golf bag. Dress code is of standard, with casual smart appearance expected however it is worth noting that some clubs require jacket and tie for evening dining.

Soft spiked shoes are generally par for the course throughout the country. Whereby most clubs have spike changing facilities it is probably best to leave the steels at home.

Slow play is to be avoided at all times.

Caddies and Carts
All Golf Clubs will try to provide caddies if requested but their services cannot be guaranteed. The cost for a caddy varies from club to club but generally ranges between €25 to €40 per bag with gratuity dependant on your satisfaction.

Motorised buggies are generally restricted to the parkland courses of which are advised to be booked in advance.Most courses will provide pull trolleys to hire at a price of around 2/4 euro each.

Driving in Ireland
For those of you outside the UK who book a self-drive holiday please remember that in Ireland we drive on the left hand side of the road.

Manual and Automatic vehicles are available at all major car hire companies of whom Wellplayed Ltd. have cemented excellent working relationships. Driving in Ireland can be an exhilarating experience given the outstanding scenery on offer. It is fair warning though of the sometimes tight and occasionally bumpy country roads that lead to the many remote seaside links.
Seat belts are to be legally worn in the front and back seats.

All new road signs in the South of Ireland are in kilometres, older signposts still give distances in miles. Road signs in the North of Ireland are all in miles. To convert miles to kilometres multiply miles by 1.609.

Weather in Ireland

The dominant influence on Ireland's climate is the Atlantic Ocean and the prevailing winds. Consequently, Ireland does not suffer from the extremes of temperature experienced by many other countries at similar latitude.

The summer months can provide many a glorious day with temperatures averaging 20c / 68f provoking the infamy of the Irish weather to be somewhat of a myth.

Yes the weather is changeable but the rain can easily blow away as fast as it can be blown in, so never be put off by a possible gloomy start to the day and likewise always be prepared with waterproofs at the ready.

It’s worth noting that the most popular weather report throughout Ireland is “sunny spells with outbreaks of rain” – in fact it’s a wonder why they employ weathermen at all?
The hours of daylight in Ireland also vary quite considerably between summer and winter months. For golfing groups, this can be quite an important factor.

For Further up to date weather information visit - www.met.ie

Non-Golfers
For the non-golfers who are interested in filling their day, Ireland offers an endless wealth of attractions and places to visit.

From surfing and quad-bikes to castles and scenic walks there are a thousand and one things on offer to replenish the senses or cure the hangover!

Wellplayed Ltd is happy to cater for non-golfers by providing a complete listing of what’s on offer during your stay as well as providing advanced bookings of anything they desire.

Evening Entertainment
Irelands restaurants and bars form an integral part to its tourism industry along with also playing an important role within its local communities. Typifying the Irish culture of drink, music, talk and a having great time the “craic” is always to be found.

Standards are high from service to quality and Wellplayed Ltd is happy to provide recommended establishments for evening entertainment. To whatever town you visit we can recommend who serves up the “best catch of the day” as well as where to find the “meanest fiddler” in town.