Is Ireland golf cheaper than Scotland golf?
Not really, although there’s less sticker shock with the euro than with the pound (but not much less).Premier Scottish golf courses like Turnberry, St. Andrews’ Old Course, Carnoustie and Royal Troon range from 115 to 150 (about U.S. $225-$295 as of late March 2007). Northern Ireland’s top two courses, Royal County Down and Royal Portrush, charge 150 and 110, respectively.In the southwest of Ireland, Ballybunion costs 165 (about $220), and nearby Old Head commands 295. At the K Club near Dublin, fees for non-resort guests run as high as 375.The northwest might be Ireland’s best region for golf value, with courses like Enniscrone, Connemara, Rosses Point and Ballyliffin running from 55 to 75.
