Experience Golfing in Ireland Even if You Can’t Get There Yourself
Even if you can’t go golfing in Ireland this year, there’s another way to get close to the links that’s both easy and affordable: golf books. Whether it’s detailed hole-by-hole analysis, personal commentary, or full color photography that interests you most, there are plenty of Irish golf books to choose from. Take a look at some of what’s out there.
General guides to golfing in Ireland
If you want to get to know a little more about what Ireland’s golf courses have to offer or you’re looking for a good golf gift, general guides are the way to go. Two of the top picks are Links of Heaven: A Complete Guide to Golf Journeys in Ireland by Richard Phinney and Scott Whitley and Where Golf is Great: The Finest Courses of Scotland and Ireland by James W. Finegan. Both take you on an in-depth tour of Ireland’s best courses. For a more down-to-Earth guide that will give you the straight facts about Irish golf’s good, bad and ugly, try Golfing in Ireland: The Most Complete Guide for Adventurous Golfers by Rob Armstrong.
The human side of Irish golf
For fans of Irish golf who want more than an overview of popular golf courses, there are several books that focus on the history and personalities of golf in Ireland. The best seller in this category is The Book of Irish Golf by John Redmond. This book takes readers from the earliest days of golf right up to modern times, introducing dozens of influential Irish golfers along the way.
Personal stories
Not all books on Ireland’s golf personalities focus on the famous, though. Ancestral Links: A Golf Obsession Spanning Generations by John Garrity is a particularly personal take on one Irish family’s connection to the ancient game of golf. Another well illustrated book with plenty of personal commentary is Emerald Fairways and Foam-Flecked Seas: A Golfer’s Pilgrimage to the Courses of Ireland by James W. Finegan.
Irish golf vacation planning
Planning a golf trip to Ireland or looking for something to wrap up with those tickets you bought? If so, Emerald Greens: The Essential Guide to Golf Vacations in Ireland is the perfect choice. This guide provides thorough, detailed information on both popular courses and little known treasures waiting to be discovered, all with the golf traveler’s needs in mind. There are even sightseeing tips for non-golfing partners, including where to find great Irish food, music, and cultural sights near each course.
Golfing in Ireland is an experience no golf lover should have to miss. If taking a trip to the Emerald Isle isn’t in your plans for the near future though, picking up a few good books on the subject is a way to learn more about Irish golf and take at least an armchair tour of the courses.
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