Irish Golf has begun expanding its presence at this year’s PGA Show with an on-site event to introduce media and show guests details about Curragloe Links, Ireland’s newest course, scheduled to open in 2026. .
Hosted by Golf Channel’s Matt Adams, invited guests heard from Paul Vaughan, Director of Golf at Ardglass Golf Club. Alison Metcalfe, Vice President, Tourism Ireland. And his partner, Jason Straka of Fry/Straka Design, is planning to break ground on Karakuro Links in February.
Less than two hours from Dublin, this course was developed by the Neville Group and is located right next to the white sands of Caracro Beach, where Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster Saving Private Ryan was filmed.
Mr Straka said: “With its rolling hills, long sea views and rugged natural bunkers, the ancient linksland of Curraghloe Links offers the quintessential Irish links experience, inviting people from all over the world to explore its fairways. It will fascinate you,” he said.
The golf course development announcement comes as Ravenport Resort, a luxury hotel with 50 guest rooms, a spa and leisure club, prepares to begin operations this spring. His €20 million project, being developed by Neville Hotel Group, builds on his 25 years of developing golf destinations and resorts that showcase the unspoilt beauty of the world-class south-east of Ireland to travelers around the world. It is the culmination of a long-held dream. An unknown gem of this country.
More than 30 partners will be representing Irish golf at booth 3673 at the PGA Golf Goods Show in Orlando this week.
Alison Metcalfe, Executive Vice President, Tourism Ireland North America, said: “The PGA Show is a great opportunity for our golf partners to meet and do business with US golf professionals and industry partners, as well as highlighting the unique nature of the Irish golf experience.” Media fart. Continued investment in golf, as seen in the Caracro Links project, means Ireland continues to offer visitors an unforgettable world-class golf experience. ”
Ms Metcalfe added: “The US golf market remains a priority for Tourism Ireland and we will continue to promote the island of Ireland as a leading golf destination. , Tourism Ireland, in conjunction with our partners Failte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland, are working hard to spread the message that a golf holiday on the island of Ireland is more than just a round 18 Holes – The combination of our world-class links across the island of Ireland and our unique brand of hospitality plays a key role in attracting US golfers to visit us.”
Ireland will once again be at the heart of the golfing world in the coming years, with Royal Portrush Golf Club hosting the British Open Championship in 2025 and Adare Manor hosting the Ryder Cup in 2027. will be standing. The 2024 Irish Open was played at the world famous Royal County Down in September.
For more information about golf in Ireland, please visit www.ireland.com.