The Luxury Collection Choosing Carr

Your trusted travel partner for nearly 30 years

The Carr family have welcomed With a focus on exceptional golfers to Ireland and customer service, in depth golf since 1989. Founded by Joe knowledge and with an established Carr, one of Ireland’s greatest golf network of luxury travel partners, heroes with over 40 championship Carr Golf is the market leader in victories including three British golf travel and is ’s 2016 Amateur titles, Carr Golf has built its Editors’ Choice for “Best Tour reputation on creating the ultimate Operator.” Carr Golf also curates golf escapes in Ireland, Northern a calendar of prestigious golf Ireland, Scotland and . tournaments, the flagship being the World Invitational Father & Son. Carr Golf is still a family business, now led by Joe’s son Marty, who Carr Golf boasts high levels of is deeply passionate about the repeat custom and is the preferred game’s history and traditions. travel partner for PGA club Tailoring exceptional itineraries professionals, golf associations, that include guaranteed private clubs and country clubs. A times, luxury accommodation, collection of Carr Golf’s tailor made transportation, culture, sightseeing, vacations and tournaments are fine dining, and concierge, detailed in this brochure. When you a Carr Golf vacation is a stress-free, choose Carr Golf, you experience unforgettable golf vacation, for a exceptional service, exceptional golf Carnoustie group of any size. and guaranteed memories for life.

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Contents

6 Carr’s Heritage

8 Exquisite Ireland

14 Spectacular Scotland 8 Exquisite Ireland 14 Spectacular Scotland 20 Northern Ireland’s Finest 20 Northern Ireland’s Finest

24 England’s Jewels

28 Our Tournaments

34 Beyond the Course

24 England’s Jewels 28 Our Tournaments 34 Beyond the Course

4 6 Carr’s Heritage 5 Golf through the blood A family steeped in golf tradition, a passion deeply rooted

Joe Carr, founder of Carr Golf, was Augusta, he was paired for the one of Ireland’s greatest sporting opening two rounds with defending heroes, winning over 40 golf champion, . Carr championships, including three qualified for the four rounds British Amateur Titles in 1953, whereas Nicklaus missed the cut. Tiger Woods & Joe Carr Jack Nicklaus & Joe Carr 1958 and 1960. His stature as a A year later, his partner was Arnold world golf figure was cemented on Palmer, the 1964 champion. Again, receiving the Award in Carr qualified for all four rounds; 1961 and the Award Palmer missed the cut. At that in 1967. In 2007, Joe was the first point, the Chairman of Augusta at Irishman to enter the World Golf the time, Clifford Roberts, remarked Hall of Fame. “We’re inviting Carr back next year but who’ll play with him?” The Carr family in 1972 Joe played in the a record 13 times and led the British Despite his success, Joe Carr employers’ achievements. During the Today, Joe’s son Marty, himself a & Irish team as playing captain retained that sense of humor that round, the youngster inquired whether respected authority on golf, runs in 1963 and non-playing captain appears inherent in all golfing Carr had ever played in the East of the company, which now includes two years later. He was honored legends, amateur and pro alike. Ireland, whereupon Joe informed him golf management, maintenance and with the Captaincy of the Royal One anecdote is told by Joe himself that he had in fact won the event twelve marketing divisions based in Ireland and & Ancient, the highest honor in about revisiting County Louth Golf times. As luck would have it, on the very Scotland. Marty’s brothers are actively world golf in 1991 – 1992, the first Club at Baltray, where he won the next hole, Carr did the unthinkable by involved, as was their late brother, Gerry. Irishman ever to hold this position. event 12 times. Joe was assigned topping his . At this point, the caddy The Carr family touch is at all times a callow young caddy who to remarked wryly: “it must have been fierce apparent, through their connections, Joe Carr wins his first British Amateur Championship Joe played in the US Masters the amusement of Carr’s playing easy to win in those days”. Joe passed attention to detail and personal level of at Hoylake in 1953 Joe as R&A Captain Marty Carr three times. At his 1967 debut at partners, had no idea as to his away in 2004. service.

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Visit the Emerald Isle’s veritable treasure chest of golfing gems, which lays claim to over a third of all the world’s true golf courses. Experience a number of incredible golfing regions, each with its own unique culture, history and hospitality. Based in Ireland, Carr Golf’s experience on their home turf is unrivalled. Golf passionate guides, drivers and representatives will help to fulfil your dream trip, no matter what size your group.

Capital: International Airports: Dublin, Shannon, Cork and (Northern Ireland) Regional Airports: Kerry, Knock Currency: EURO € Time Difference: GMT, 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time Weather: Mild, moist and changeable with rainfall Playing season: March to October Golf courses: 320 True Links Golf courses: 48 Golfing Regions : South-West, & North-West and East Coast Ballybunion 8 9 With many exceptional courses, it’s hard to choose a route. Here is a showcase of some Exquisite recent vacations. Carr Golf works with you to prepare the best itinerary to suit your group. An East-West Mix Brings the Best of Two Coasts

Golf in Ireland A ‘bucket list’ tick for a group of On the West coast, the group lady golfers which showcased two played the sandy dunes at Doonbeg The South-West Trip of a Lifetime Doonbeg Trinity College, Dublin dramatically different Irish coasts, and Lahinch, which is described this group played Links golf on as the St. Andrew’s of Ireland, With breath-taking golf, scenery and hospitality, this seven day trip for the East, embracing Dublin and where Hawtree, McKenzie and Tom eight golfers captured all the superlatives. Six Championship rounds, the Irish Sea coastline and the Morris have toyed. They stayed and taking in the “7th wonder” of the golfing world, the Old Head of Kinsale, rugged scenery of the West coast, played golf at the stunning five star Waterville, Ballybunion, Killarney and Tralee, arguably ’s travelling via helicopter to capture Dromoland Castle and Golf Resort, finest creation, and the hidden gem of Martin Hawtree’s Dooks . the essence of Ireland in one dining at the new Gastro Pub at the unique trip. The itinerary included Inn at Dromoland. Their luxury accommodation included suites at Perryville House, Kinsale sightseeing, cultural highlights and and the five star Killarney Park Hotel, with a full Irish breakfast served leisure time. Lisa Resnick commented, “We were each morning. The group enjoyed a VIP chauffeur driven luxury coach, thrilled. It was such a gorgeous with their guide and driver remaining throughout the tour. It was their Staying in VIP suites at the luxurious whistle stop tour of Ireland’s Wild ‘buddy trip of a lifetime’. five star Merrion Hotel in Dublin’s Atlantic Way on the West Coast city center, the group played rounds and the city charm of Dublin and John O’Hagan, the organizer of the group said, “I can’t accurately on three of the best East coast the East Coast. The golf blew us express what a wonderful vacation the seven guys and I had. Everything courses, County Louth (Baltray), the away, sometimes literally! Peter, our went like clockwork! Ireland is beautiful, your selection of hotels were European Club and Portmarnock. In guide, was fantastic – he made our terrific. The golf courses were beautiful although our game was not their downtime they enjoyed sight- trip. He met us every day and came always so! Bottom line, the Carr Golf team made our 10 year anniversary seeing and culture, including a visit with us to County Clare. It was a trip very special, easy from beginning to end, thank you.” to the Guinness Storehouse, fine perfectly executed itinerary.” dining at the Michelin Star Chapter One restaurant, and a show at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre. To plan your next golf experience, contact Carr Golf Tralee US TOLL FREE 1 855 617 5701 or [email protected] 10 Dromoland Castle Portmarnock 11 Royal County Down

Returning golfers head North-West Ireland and Northern Ireland: A whistle-stop tour of two great destinations

From Rosapenna in County Donegal at the exquisite Rosapenna Hotel or Embrace two fantastic golfing regions in unwind afterwards as a member of the Carr to Enniscrone in County Sligo, this the elegant Victorian manor house of one trip. Play the highest ranking courses in family hosts dinner at the Members Bar at part of Ireland lies along the Wild Mount Falcon Estate. Ireland; Royal County Down, Golf Digest’s Portmarnock or in the Joe Carr Room at Atlantic Way and offers stunning Number One course in the world, Sutton Golf Club. scenery on and off the course. You Carr Golf’s trip for 50 people from a and Royal Portrush, host of the 2019 can be sure of a warm welcome regional US golf association covered British Open, where Joe Carr won his third Stay in suites in the five star Fitzwilliam from the locals who will stop at this itinerary over eight days. Half British Amateur Championship, while also Hotel, Dublin and the Slieve Donard Hotel & nothing to ensure your stay is an of the group were non-golfers, who experiencing the best of Dublin culture and Spa, Newcastle. Experience the history and unforgettable experience. experienced sightseeing and culture, East Coast golf. charm of Northern Ireland’s capital Belfast, the City of Derry, falconry, seaweed with lodgings at the historic Merchant Enjoy golf at Rosses Point, where baths and spa treatments. Each A self-drive ten day tour covering this Hotel. The non-golfers will enjoy the best Joe Carr won the West of Ireland evening, the group enjoyed a variety itinerary easily impresses golfers and non- sightseeing – Trinity College, the Giant’s Championship twelve times, County of fine dining, distillery visits, music golfers. Championship golf at Royal County Causeway and lavish spa treatments. A Carr Sligo , Rosapenna and and storytelling. Down, Royal Portrush, Portstewart, The Golf representative is on hand throughout Ballyliffin. Spend your nights resting Island and the legendary Portmarnock will the trip for any assistance required. exceed even the highest expectations, and To plan your next golf experience, contact Carr Golf US TOLL FREE 1 855 617 5701 or [email protected]

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The “Home of Golf” and synonymous with the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland’s abundance of great and historic Links means that Carr Golf’s clients are forever returning. It has some of the greatest courses in the world, not to mention incredible scenery. Experience these and some of the great sights such as Castle, whiskey distilleries and famous resorts like , St. Andrews and Gleneagles along the way. Capital: Edinburgh International Airports: Edinburgh, Regional Airports: Inverness, Aberdeen Currency: GBP £ Time Difference: GMT, 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time Weather: Variable weather patterns, often with four seasons in one day Playing season: March to October Golf courses: 550 True Links Golf courses: 120 Golfing Regions : St. Andrew’s (), Ayrshire, West Coast, Aberdeen & Highlands and East Lothian

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An iconic itinerary to “Golf’s Mecca”

The vacation of legends. Mathew Andrew’s Old Course, Kingbarns, Enright and seven friends travelled both British Open Venues, and with Carr Golf for their golfing a day at Carnoustie, all with dream. “I know its cliché,” said guaranteed tee times from the point Mathew, “but we just had to play of booking. St. Andrews. Some of the guys, myself included, played here before, Transferring by luxury chauffeur North Berwick some hadn’t, either way, it’s a to East Lothian, they spent the dream come true. The itinerary from remaining nights at the five star Carr Golf kept everyone on their Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, Carnoustie toes, a mix of old and new courses, enjoying the world-class Capital all Links; that was the deal. Hotels, of Culture. Golf was at the No.1 the whiskey tasting, the guide – course at Gullane, , and Carr Golf’s connection to St. everything was great. We enjoyed it the West Links at North Berwick, Andrew’s goes back to 1958 immensely.” one of Scotland’s oldest courses. when Joe Carr experienced his The group enjoyed full Scottish fondest victory at the Old Lady The group stayed three nights in breakfast each morning, luxury in winning the British Amateur St. Andrews old town, in upgraded coach and driver throughout, and a at the Old Course. Befitting a suites at the Old Course Hotel, mix of cultural and scenic activities. champion, as Joe would say, steeped in golfing tradition. he went on “to marry the Old Championship golf was at St Lady”, becoming the first Irish Captain of the R&A. To plan your next golf experience, contact Carr Golf US TOLL FREE 1 855 617 5701 or [email protected]

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Aberdeen & the Highlands: Scotland as you truly imagined

Scenic and awash with history, golf They moved north to Inverness, to Turnberry in the Highlands is as spectacular stay at the beautiful Kingsmill Hotel. Royal Dornoch as the majestic landscape. Royal Golf was at Nairn, Royal Dornoch Dornoch is the crown jewel, the and Castle Stuart Golf Club, while inspiration for ’ finest the non-golfers enjoyed Urquhart hour in designing Pinehurst. Cruden Castle, Woolen Mills and a Loch Dundonald Bay is ’s finest Ness cruise. Gourmet dining was work aside from the Old Lady at St at the Mustard Seed and a farewell Andrews and Martin Hawtrees Links dinner at The Burns Room at Seeing is believing on the West coast juggernaut at Trump Aberdeen Kingsmill. and the Gil Hanse designed Castle The west coast is blessed with Championship Links courses. Words fail Stuart are two of the best modern It was Tim and Tina MacPhie’s first to paint the beauty of either Royal Troon or the Ailsa course at Turnberry, built courses. group trip. Tim said, “The golf was seeing really is believing. Prestwick of course is the originator and sponsor extraordinary. The Ross connection Prestwick Royal Aberdeen of the Open and its hallowed , famously staging the Open from To experience this, 32 golfers is awesome and to play Royal 1860 to 1870. and non-golfers travelled by Carr Dornoch was a highlight for me. Golf VIP coach to Aberdeen’s My wife enjoyed spending time A popular trip is a seven night stay at the secluded Lochgreen House Hotel, Marcliffe Hotel & Spa. Golf was at sightseeing and relaxing at the spa, situated in the heart of the Ayrshire countryside. Travel in a luxury coach, Trump Aberdeen, Royal Aberdeen she even found our tartan! We’ve with reclining seats and fridge, for a week, as local driver and guide talk and Cruden Bay, while the non- made new friends who we’re in about the history of the area. Play Championship golf at Turnberry, Royal golfers enjoyed sightseeing of touch with since. It’s the way to go.” Troon, Prestwick, Western Gailes, Dundonald Links, Glasgow Gailes and Aberdeen, spa treatments, and a the most unique of courses, Macrihanish Dunes. visit to Balmoral Castle. The group gathered for breakfast and dinner To plan your next golf experience, contact Carr Golf Royal Troon Cruden Bay each evening, and embraced the best whiskies at a private tasting. US TOLL FREE 1 855 617 5701 or [email protected]

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With rugged landscapes, glacial valleys, Norman castles and a storied history, this region of just 1.8 million people boasts Links courses that are consistently ranked in the Top 100 in the world, Royal Portrush and Royal County Down. Off the course there’s plenty to occupy from the thriving city of Belfast to traditional villages like Portrush, Bushmills and Newcastle.

Capital: Belfast International Airports: Belfast, Dublin () Regional Airports: Derry Currency: GBP £ Time Difference: GMT, 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time Weather: Mild, moist and changeable with rainfall Playing season: March to October Golf courses: 100 True Links Golf courses: 13 Royal County Down 20 21 Northern Ireland

A world class golf destination

Madeline Jones, who travelled with The non-golfers enjoyed her husband Peter and their friends sightseeing, spa retreats and a on a Carr Golf luxury vacation to shopping excursion. The group Northern Ireland, spoke about spent three nights are suites in her experience. “What a trip! The the Bushmills Inn, originally a 17th guys golfed at the best Links in the century coaching inn for saddle Bushmills Inn world. We loved seeing the Giant’s sore travelers, now one of Ireland’s Royal Portrush Causeway, the famous Bushmills most well-known luxury hotels. distillery, the Titantic quarter and They spent two nights’ in executive shopping in Belfast. Relaxing in the rooms at the five star Slieve Donard spa at the Slieve Donard was high Hotel and Spa. They travelled on my list. There’s enough here to by automatic Mercedes with a keep a non-golfer very entertained. knowledgeable local driver on hand Carr Golf did a great job.” throughout.

The seven day visit included golf at Royal Portrush, the 2019 British Open host and, Royal County Down, two clubs consistently rated in the Top 10 in the world, Portstewart and the stunning Adrglass Golf Club.

To plan your next golf experience, contact Carr Golf Portstewart US TOLL FREE 1 855 617 5701 or [email protected]

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Remarkable Links and “heathland” courses are unique to golf in England. Sunningdale, Walton Heath, Wentworth, and Royal St. George’s, the jewels in the crown, surround . Along the Lancashire coast, three historic Open venues are close to one another. They are the “Royal” family of Liverpool (Hoylake, where Joe Carr won one of his three British Amateurs), Birkdale, and Lytham St. Anne’s. The great Links juggernauts of Deal, Sandwich and Princes are on the East coast.

Capital: London International Airports: London, , Liverpool Currency: GBP £ Time Difference: GMT, 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time Weather: Mild, moist and changeable with rainfall Playing season: March to October Golf courses: 1,900 True Links Golf courses: 69 Golfing Regions : North-West, London and South-West

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Experience the jewels in the crown

A group of twelve golfers arrived to Liverpool and were greeted by a Carr Golf representative and driver. Luxury coach transfers were used throughout the six day tour of the Lancashire coast. The trip included six rounds of Championship Golf at Royal Lytham & St Annes, Hillside, Southport and Ainsdale, Royal Birkdale, Royal Liverpool and Formby Golf Club.

Six nights of luxury accommodation at the gorgeous Vincent Hotel, with Southport full English breakfast every morning, ensured the teams were rested and sustained for golf each day.

Don Meadows, a PGA Pro travelled with a group of his clubs members, “We’ve done Scotland and Ireland twice, so England was next on the list. Carr Golf work for me. Each time I travel I need an impressive itinerary, exceptional ground service and it needs to be hassle free. I’ve tried other operators, but I return to Carr Golf because of the service, the team are great.” Ainsdale

Wentworth To plan your next golf experience, contact Carr Golf US TOLL FREE 1 855 617 5701 or [email protected] Hillside 26 27 Tournaments & Other Pairings Carr Golf curates a number of exclusive golf tournaments in Ireland and Scotland, including the prestigious World Invitational Father & Son. Combine a European vacation with one of these tournaments, or with one of the legendary sporting and cultural experiences Ireland, Scotland and England has to offer. It’s the perfect pairing.

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World Invitational World Invitational Father & Son Father & Daughter

At Waterville Golf Links, Co Kerry, Ireland. At Waterville Golf Links, Co Kerry, Ireland.

Grown from the success of the Father & Son, the Carr Golf’s flagship tournament, the prestigious World Father & Daughter Tournament is now a fixture in Invitational Father & Son is one of the world’s most exclusive events, the diary of many families. Held in July, it is a unique attracting major figures from business, sport and politics, and their opportunity for fathers and daughters, and their families, to spend quality time families, to picturesque Waterville every August. Father and son pairings together in Ireland while playing the best golf course in the world. It is three return each year to spend time together and to compete together, days of fun, laughter and friendship. meeting friends both old and new. It’s an exclusive opportunity to build exceptional memories.

To plan your next golf experience, contact Carr Golf US TOLL FREE 1 855 617 5701 or [email protected]

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ALD R N O S O S D World Links Donald Ross Invitational 20 17 i n l Invitational Pro Am v a At Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Scotland. i n tat io South-West, Ireland.

Travel to the birthplace of Donald Ross and compete at his home The best buddy trip going! The World Links attracts well-known Pros course for one of the most exclusive golf events of the year. and teams from private clubs to Ireland’s South-West for a week Celebrating the life and heritage of one of the most influential of incredible rivalry, revelry and hospitality. Held each September, designers in the history of the game, the tournament is open to experience five rounds on the best Links in the world – Waterville, members of other Donald Ross clubs. The exclusive four day Dooks, Tralee, Doonbeg and Lahinch, while staying at Ireland’s most pilgrimage must be taken by any Donald Ross aficionado. Royal luxurious accommodations – the five star Europe Hotel, Killarney and Dornoch is one of the best Links courses in the world, currently The Lodge at Doonbeg. ranked number five in the world. To plan your next golf experience, contact Carr Golf US TOLL FREE 1 855 617 5701 or [email protected]

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Renowned for salmon, trout and fly fishing, combine Links golf with the tranquility of fishing at Mount Falcon in County Mayo Ireland, Gleneagles in Gleneagles in Scotland or one of the many prolific rivers which grace these lands.

Proud Beyond the Course connections

Combine a luxury golf vacation Carr Golf is proud to be associated with many friends to Europe with one of the many and peers across the travel industry and is a member of legendary sporting and cultural a number of recognized organisations. experiences Ireland, Scotland and England has to offer. Whether it’s the British Open and the , NLF, fishing or horse racing, Carr Golf will work with you to create a perfert itinerary. It’s the perfect pairing.

NLF in London in October

Enjoy a great day out at or Stadium, watching NFL before hitting the Links to play the region’s top Championship Courses, 2011 Open venue Royal St Georges, Royal Cinque Ports and Princes. GAA All Ireland Football or Hurling Championships St. Patrick’s Day Horse Racing Trips to Europe Fishing Unique to Ireland since 1887 but Celebrate the 17th March on its home soil. Experience the green green grass Embrace world class “national hunt” horse racing renowned internationally, the GAA All of Portmarnock, the K Club and Mount while enjoying a few days on the course. Summer Renowned for salmon, trout and fly Ireland Finals are the Superbowl of Irish Juliet, while embracing the joviality racing at The Curragh in Kildare, Killarney and fishing, combine Links golf with the sport. Combine golf at Ireland’s East and festivities of the St. Patrick’s Day Galway, or the Cheltenham races in England in tranquility of fishing at Mount Falcon Coast greats, Baltray, Portmarnock Parade in Dublin. March are all worth a visit. Warm up, or unwind in County Mayo Ireland, Gleneagles in and the Island, with the September after, with a few days of well-deserved exceptional Scotland or one of the many prolific Finals at Dublin’s 82,000 seater Croke Links golf. rivers which grace these lands. Park Stadium.

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