2026 FEGC SW Ireland Trip

When it comes to Irish golf experiences, the southwest trip is as scenic and diverse as they come. Next spring, we're taking a group of FEGC members to explore this wonderful coastline, see some world-class golf, and settle into the local culture.

Courses included: Dooks Golf Club, Tralee Golf Club, Waterville Golf Links, Ballybunion Golf Club, Lahinch Golf Club (x2)

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Registration Information

Lottery window: May 14 - May 18

Winners contacted: May 19

Entries available: Single, Twosome, Foursome*

Expected Cost: $6,800 single occupancy // $5,800 double occupancy**

Included in registration: All rounds of golf, transportation between airport, courses, and hotels, and lodging. Participants are responsible for airfare.

A total of 20 spots are available on this trip. Due to the small size, participants will be selected via a lottery.

*If you register for a twosome, you are allowed to bring one non-FEGC member. If you register for a foursome, two players in the group are allowed to be non-FEGC members.

*This trip is priced at $1.09 USD to € and is dependent on the exchange rate leading into the trip. The quote is valid as long as the exchange rate stays between $1.04 and $1.14. If the exchange rate falls outside that parameter we will reprice the trip.

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Travel Information

Airports - All participants will fly into and out of Shannon Airport (SNN). Transportation will be provided from start to finish, including to and from all rounds of golf and between locations.

Hotels - Participants will be treated to great accommodations throughout the trip. We'll set up shop in the heart Killarney at the Great Southern Killarney for four nights, move over to the Vaughan Lodge in Lahinch for two nights.

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Course Information

Dooks Golf Club - Straight off the plane, Dooks is a genuine Irish golf experience right off the bat. Golfers are treated to everything you'd want from an Irish course: dunes, seaside holes, mountain backdrops, and wind. The club has a local flavor to it that welcomes you in and will make for a terrific first stop to our trip.

Tralee Golf Club - Legend has it that when building the golf course, Arnold Palmer said "I may have designed the first nine, but surely God designed the back nine." That sentiment somewhat bears out as the back nine at Tralee is one of the most eye-popping pieces of land you'll ever play golf through. With huge dunes and a mountain backdrop, Tralee offers a wild experience that you'll always remember.

Waterville Golf Links - A course that has occasionally been skipped over during a SW Ireland golf trip, Waterville is a journey to get to but worth it in every sense. Tucked out on a peninsula deep on the west coast, the course is home to an extremely unique piece of land and setting unlike many in the world of golf.

Ballybunion Golf Club - With large dunes throughout the property, Ballybunion can feel like you're playing golf on the moon at times. But it doesn't begin that way. A subtle start of the more benign part of the property sets you up for the reveal of the dunes and sea later in the round, exceuting on a clever routing that excites.

Lahinch Golf Club - As far as thrilling golf courses go, Lahinch is up near the top. The course is full of blind shots and daring questions. It has a mix of holes that date back to Old Tom Morris while others on the back nine are "newer" yet fit in seemlessly with the surrounds. In our Fried Egg Golf Course Profile, Cameron Hurdus said of the course "As a pure golf experience, Lahinch is as good as it gets."

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How does the registration process work?‍

Due to the limited spots available on the trip, we are using a lottery for this registration. FEGC members can register as a single, twosome, or foursome for the lottery. At least one player of the twosome has to be an FEGC member and at least two players of a foursome have to be FEGC members.

Can I sign up a non-FEGC member?‍

Yes. If you register for a twosome, you are allowed to bring one non-FEGC member. If you register for a foursome, two players in the group are allowed to be non-FEGC members.

Is lodging included?

Yes, six nights of lodging is included on the trip. Participants will stay at the Great Southern Killarney Hotel for four nights before moving over to the Vaughan Lodge for two nights in Lahinch.

Is airfare included?

No, participants will organize their own airfare. We'll take transportation from there!

Why is there a price range for the estimated cost?

This trip is priced at $1.09 USD to € and is dependent on the exchange rate leading into the trip. The quote is valid as long as the exchange rate stays between $1.04 and $1.14. If the exchange rate falls outside that parameter we will reprice the trip.

How does payment work?

Upon being selected from the lottery, a $3,000 deposit is due to secure your spot. The balance will be due approximately four months ahead of the trip. Participants will be sent invoices with the option to use ACH payments or use a credit card with an additional processing fee.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds will be issued only when the spot on the trip is replaced by another FEGC member. At that time, a refund will be issued minus any processing fees incurred.

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Other questions? Drop a note below or email us at events@thefriedegg.com