The K Club (Kildare) €€€€€

Just 30 minutes west from Dublin Airport is the iconic K Club, home to more than 13 European Opens not to mention the venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup. To play here is on many golfer’s bucket list and the two Arnold Palmer designed courses certainly are something special. The accommodation on offer is simply sumptuous and truly luxurious. Bedrooms and suites are individually designed with antique furnishings and original oil paintings. Choose from 5 contrasting dining options from gourmet Thai, to the more casual Legends restaurant or Puzzle Lounge. As with the rest of the property the K Spa is award winning and serious pampering comes as standard.

Druids Glen Hotel and Golf Resort (Wicklow) €€€€

30 minutes south from Dublin between the Irish Sea and the Wicklow Mountains is the 5-star Druids Glen Resort, set amongst 350 acres of rolling countryside, a haven of peace and tranquillity. The resort is made up of 145 spacious rooms and luxurious suites, a multitude of quality dining options and bars are available plus spa, health club with 18 metre pool and 2 magnificent golf courses; Druids Glen and Druids Heath frequently referred to as the European Augusta National ! A whole host of other prestigious clubs live nearby including one of the world’s finest links at the European Club.

Mount Juliet (Kilkenny) €€€€

A superb 5-star golf resort 1hour 30 minutes south west of Dublin and 20 minutes from the county town of Kilkenny. Originally a classical style 30-bedroom Georgian mansion in 2018 a further 93 rooms were added in an independently located and more informal style Hunters Yard property, adjacent to the pro shop and 1 st tee of the Jack Nicklaus designed 18-hole championship course. Hunters Yard in particular offers exceptional value when combined with 3 days golf at Mount Juliet and 2 neighbouring courses. Facilities at the hotel are outstanding and include, health spa, pool, yoga and fitness classes plus archery, fishing and horseback riding as well as the Paul McGinley Golf Academy.

Fota Island Resort (Cork) €€€€ and Kingsley Hotel (Cork) €€€

In the south of the Emerald Isle is the 5-star Fota Island Golf Resort set beside a natural wildlife sanctuary on an island off the coast of Cork. With 131 luxurious rooms, suites and 2, 3- and 4-bedroom lodges there is accommodation to suit all party sizes. The resort has 3 championship standard courses that have hosted numerous Irish Opens, and other prestigious PGA events. Best of all generous discounts on green fees are available when staying and playing at the resort. Other top-class facilities include the Fota Spa, health club and gym. The resort has a sister hotel, The Kingsley, a comfortable 4-star hotel in the City of Cork which also offers discounted golf green fees.