Rick Shiels’ Ireland Golf Trip: Inside the Links Tour with mygolfGroup Travel

In 2024, mygolfGroup Travel had the opportunity to collaborate with one of the most influential figures in modern golf media, Rick Shiels, to showcase Ireland as one of the world’s premier golf travel destinations.

The collaboration brought Rick to Ireland to experience some of the country’s most famous links golf courses, with a curated itinerary organised by mygolfGroup Travel. The trip formed part of a video series highlighting the unforgettable golf experiences that await visitors planning a golf tour to Ireland.

Even in 2026, the project continues to inspire golfers around the world to discover Ireland’s legendary courses and begin planning their own golf trips across the island.

 

A Golf Tour Through Ireland’s Greatest Links Courses

During the trip, Rick Shiels travelled across Ireland and Northern Ireland playing several of the most celebrated links courses in the world.

The itinerary designed by mygolfGroup Travel included rounds at:

• Royal County Down

• Royal Portrush

• Portstewart

• Ardglass

• St. Patrick’s Links at Rosapenna

  
  

These courses are widely regarded as some of the finest examples of traditional links golf anywhere in the world, attracting golfers from across the globe seeking authentic championship experiences.

From the dramatic dunes of Royal County Down to the spectacular coastal layout at Portstewart, the journey captured the unique landscapes and heritage that make Ireland one of the most sought-after destinations for golf travel.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Planning a Golf Tour

Organising a golf trip that includes multiple championship courses requires careful planning and strong relationships with clubs and accommodation partners.

For Rick’s trip, the mygolfGroup Travel team designed a customised itinerary that included:

• tee times at world-renowned links courses

• premium accommodation throughout the trip

• private transportation between destinations

• a seamless travel schedule across multiple regions

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The goal was simple: create a golf journey that captured the very best of Ireland while allowing Rick and his team to focus on experiencing the courses and sharing the story with their audience.

Follow in Rick Shiels’ Footsteps

One of the most exciting outcomes of the collaboration was the opportunity for golfers to follow the same route through Ireland’s legendary courses.

Many of the destinations featured during the trip are now included in popular golf tour itineraries, allowing visitors to experience the same iconic links landscapes and unforgettable rounds.

Ireland continues to attract golfers seeking:

• historic championship courses

• dramatic coastal scenery

• authentic links golf

• welcoming hospitality and culture

  
  

For golfers looking to experience the same journey showcased in the series, a customised itinerary can recreate much of the same route across Ireland’s top golf regions.

Why Ireland Remains One of the World’s Best Golf Destinations

Ireland consistently ranks among the top destinations for golf travel thanks to its extraordinary collection of links courses.

Across the island, golfers can discover venues that combine rich history with spectacular natural settings. Courses such as Royal County Down and Royal Portrush regularly appear in global rankings of the best golf courses in the world.

For many golfers, a trip to Ireland represents the ultimate bucket-list golf experience.

Start Planning Your Own Golf Tour to Ireland

The collaboration with Rick Shiels helped highlight what many golfers already know: Ireland offers some of the most unforgettable golf experiences anywhere in the world.

At mygolfGroup Travel, we specialise in organising customised golf tours to Ireland, combining championship courses, quality accommodation and seamless travel planning.

If Rick’s journey across Ireland’s legendary links courses has inspired your next golf adventure, our team would be delighted to help you plan your own unforgettable golf tour.

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