historic links layouts such as Royal Portrush,
Portmarnock, and Old Head. On the other side
of the country, Ballybunion and Doonbeg are
just two of the gems along the Wild Atlantic
Way. Similar to New Zealand, there are
clusters of golf regions and they are all carved
out of gorgeously rugged seaside sand dunes.Off course: The Wild Atlantic Way is best
enjoyed via a road trip, allowing you to
explore the untamed beauty and soaring
cliffs of this scenic West Coast of Ireland.
A relatively new route, at 2,500km it boasts
the title of the world’s longest road trip.
The region is renowned for its fresh-caught
seafood and locally prepared fare, too
— from artisanal cheese and chocolate to
lobster, crab, and mussels. Or perhaps
venture farther north to Donegal for cold-
smoked salmon and a sighting of the
Northern Lights, if you’re lucky.DESERT TEE-OFF: DUBAI
Dubai is an excellent weekend golf getaway,
particularly for travelling businesspeople or
tourists in transit. World-class championship
golf courses like The Emirates Golf Club,ESCAPEFor the purist golfer,
Ireland/Northern
Ireland is something
of a pilgrimage. Golf
Digest’s world
number one golf
course, Royal
County Down, is one
of a number of
world-famous links
courses along the
Ancient East Coast.LEISUREPhotography by Aiden Bradley