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IRELAND 2026

Tournament Week

Five days, seven rounds. Tap any course for its guide, official website and match access. All tee times are local Ireland time.

20 Cup points available · 10½ wins · four competition rounds. Lahinch, Old Head and Friday’s Doonbeg practice round carry no Cup points.

DAY 1Tuesday, October 610:00 AM

Lahinch

NO CUP POINTS
Warm-up roundCourse overview
The Old Course at Lahinch beside the Atlantic coastEXPLORE LAHINCH
ABOUT THE COURSE

Lahinch Old Course

Lahinch, County Clare

A classic Atlantic links shaped by Old Tom Morris, Alister MacKenzie and Martin Hawtree. Towering dunes, rolling greens and memorable blind shots give the Old Course its unmistakable old-world character.

  • Old Course
  • Atlantic dunes
  • MacKenzie heritage
Visit official course website Open practice scoring →
DAY 2Wednesday, October 78:30 AM

Waterville

CUP ROUND
Scramble

Morning session · 36-hole day

Course overview
Waterville Golf Links rolling through dunes above the AtlanticEXPLORE WATERVILLE
ABOUT THE COURSE

Waterville Golf Links

Waterville, County Kerry

Set among towering dunes on the Ring of Kerry, Waterville pairs sweeping Atlantic views with a demanding championship links. Eddie Hackett created the celebrated layout, which was later refined by Tom Fazio.

  • Ring of Kerry
  • Eddie Hackett design
  • Atlantic views
Visit official course website Open Waterville matches
DAY 2Wednesday, October 72:40 PM

Dooks

CUP ROUND
Modified alternate shot

Afternoon session · 36-hole day

Course overview
Dooks Golf Links beside Dingle Bay and the Kerry mountainsEXPLORE DOOKS
ABOUT THE COURSE

Dooks Golf Links

Glenbeigh, County Kerry

One of Ireland’s oldest links, Dooks sits at the edge of Dingle Bay with views of the Atlantic and the Reeks mountain range. Its natural terrain delivers a scenic, strategic and distinctly traditional links round.

  • Dingle Bay
  • Historic links
  • Mountain views
Visit official course website Open Dooks matches
DAY 3Thursday, October 810:15 AM

Old Head

NO CUP POINTS
Wolf · mixed groups of four

Social round · no Cup points

Course overview
Old Head Golf Links on its dramatic Atlantic headlandEXPLORE OLD HEAD
ABOUT THE COURSE

Old Head Golf Links

Kinsale, County Cork

Old Head occupies a 220-acre headland reaching more than two miles into the Atlantic. The course is framed by sheer cliffs and ocean views, creating one of the most dramatic settings in world golf.

  • 220-acre headland
  • Clifftop golf
  • Atlantic on all sides
Visit official course website Open practice scoring →
DAY 4Friday, October 98:30 AM

Tralee

CUP ROUND
Two-man best ballCourse overview
Tralee Golf Club winding through coastal dunes above the AtlanticEXPLORE TRALEE
ABOUT THE COURSE

Tralee Golf Club

Barrow, County Kerry

Arnold Palmer designed this rugged coastal links, which opened at Barrow in 1984. Towering dunes, rolling fairways and cliff-top tees and greens make the back nine especially memorable.

  • Arnold Palmer design
  • Towering dunes
  • Clifftop back nine
Visit official course website Open Tralee matches
DAY 4Friday, October 9Afternoon

Doonbeg

NO CUP POINTS
Bramble Survivor · teams of four

Tee times to be confirmed by the course · allow flexibility for the ferry

Course overview
Trump International Golf Links Ireland at Doonbeg beside the AtlanticEXPLORE DOONBEG
ABOUT THE COURSE

Trump International Golf Links Ireland

Doonbeg, County Clare

The par-72 links follows a single loop of nine holes out and nine back along the Atlantic. From the back tees it plays 6,885 yards, with an unusual mix of five par threes and five par fives.

  • Par 72
  • 6,885 yards
  • Atlantic links
Visit official course website Open practice scoring →
DAY 5Saturday, October 1010:00 AM

Doonbeg

CUP ROUND
Singles · Final Round

Champions dinner at the Doonbeg restaurant

Course overview
Trump International Golf Links Ireland at Doonbeg beside the AtlanticEXPLORE DOONBEG
ABOUT THE COURSE

Trump International Golf Links Ireland

Doonbeg, County Clare

The par-72 links follows a single loop of nine holes out and nine back along the Atlantic. From the back tees it plays 6,885 yards, with an unusual mix of five par threes and five par fives.

  • Par 72
  • 6,885 yards
  • Atlantic links
Visit official course website Open Doonbeg matches
OCTOBER 5–11

Daily plans

Times are local Ireland time, except the Boston departure. The 18-person private coach, with tables and a bathroom, stays with the group all week.

Monday, October 5Boston departure
  1. Depart Boston (BOS)

    Aer Lingus to Shannon (SNN), arriving Tuesday morning. This departure time is Boston time.

Tuesday, October 6Arrival and Lahinch
  1. Arrive Shannon (SNN)

    Clear customs and collect clubs. The coach meets the group at arrivals.

  2. Depart Shannon Airport

    About 35 miles and 45–50 minutes to Lahinch.

  3. Lahinch Coast Hotel

    Four rooms held for showers and a change of clothes.

  4. Full crew breakfast

    Lahinch Coast Hotel. Bags back on the coach before breakfast.

  5. Depart Lahinch Coast Hotel

    About five minutes to the golf club.

  6. Arrive Lahinch Golf Club

    Caddies, range balls and warm-up. One hour before the tee time.

  7. Lahinch

    Warm-up round. Allow five hours. No Cup points.

  8. Depart Lahinch

    About 85 miles and two hours to Killarney.

  9. Killarney Park Hotel

    Check in and settle.

  10. Dinner at Harrows

    Killarney, within walking distance of the hotel.

Wednesday, October 7Thirty-six holes
  1. Depart Killarney Park Hotel

    About 50 miles and one hour 15 minutes to Waterville.

  2. Arrive Waterville

    Thirty minutes before the tee time.

  3. Waterville

    Cup round. Two-man scramble. Allow five hours.

  4. Depart Waterville

    About 35 miles and one hour to Dooks. Lunch on the coach.

  5. Arrive Dooks

    Only ten minutes before the tee time. The transfer is tight.

  6. Dooks

    Cup round. Modified alternate shot, best drive. Allow five hours.

  7. Depart Dooks

    About 30 miles and 45 minutes to Killarney.

  8. Killarney Park Hotel

    Quick turnaround before dinner.

  9. Dinner at Cronin’s

    Killarney, within walking distance of the hotel.

Thursday, October 8Old Head
  1. Depart Killarney Park Hotel

    About 75 miles and one hour 45 minutes to Old Head.

  2. Arrive Old Head

    Forty-five minutes before the tee time.

  3. Old Head

    Wolf in mixed groups of four. Allow five hours. No Cup points.

  4. Depart Old Head

    About 75 miles and one hour 45 minutes to Killarney.

  5. Killarney Park Hotel

    Last night in Killarney.

  6. Dinner at Hillard’s

    Killarney, within walking distance of the hotel.

Friday, October 9Tralee and the move to Doonbeg
  1. Depart Killarney Park Hotel

    Check out with bags on the coach. About 25 miles and 40 minutes to Tralee.

  2. Arrive Tralee

    Forty minutes before the tee time.

  3. Tralee

    Cup round. Two-man best ball. Allow five hours.

  4. Depart Tralee

    About 75 miles and roughly two hours to Doonbeg, including the Killimer–Tarbert ferry.

  5. Arrive Trump Doonbeg

    Cottage keys and bags. Allow flexibility for the ferry.

  6. Doonbeg practice round

    Bramble Survivor in teams of four. Tee times to be confirmed by the course. No Cup points.

  7. Dinner

    The bar at Trump Doonbeg.

  8. Trump Doonbeg

    Overnight in the cottages.

Saturday, October 10Championship day
  1. Arrive Doonbeg Golf Course

    Thirty minutes before the tee time.

  2. Doonbeg final round

    Cup round. Singles, eight matches. Allow five hours.

  3. Finish

    Return to the cottages and prepare for dinner.

  4. Champions Dinner

    The restaurant at Trump Doonbeg. Presentation of the Cup.

  5. Trump Doonbeg

    Overnight in the cottages.

Sunday, October 11Departure
  1. Depart Trump Doonbeg

    About 45 miles and one hour 15 minutes to Shannon Airport.

  2. Arrive Shannon Airport

    Two hours 45 minutes before departure. United States preclearance at Shannon.

  3. Depart Shannon (SNN)

    Return flight to Boston.

Wednesday’s Dooks transfer and dinner turnaround are tight. Friday’s ferry may affect the afternoon practice round; the course will confirm tee times.

NON-CUP ROUNDS

Suggested groups

Mixed groups from the itinerary. These are suggestions; Cup pairings are published separately by the captains.

TuesdayLahinch

Group 1

  • Nick Nardone (—)
  • Brandon Hicks (—)
  • Mike O’Brien (—)
  • Dan Hemenway (—)

Group 2

  • Matt Angel (—)
  • Jon McIver (—)
  • Mike Skura (—)
  • Mark Coelho (—)

Group 3

  • Mike Strange (—)
  • Ryan Worcester (—)
  • John Tunney (—)
  • Brian Shanley (—)

Group 4

  • Bryan Morrell (—)
  • Teddy Farrell (—)
  • Matt Concannon (—)
  • Jay Judge (—)
ThursdayOld Head · Wolf

Group 1

  • Brandon Hicks (—)
  • Bryan Morrell (—)
  • Mike Skura (—)
  • John Tunney (—)

Group 2

  • Nick Nardone (—)
  • Jon McIver (—)
  • Brian Shanley (—)
  • Jay Judge (—)

Group 3

  • Matt Angel (—)
  • Mike Strange (—)
  • Matt Concannon (—)
  • Dan Hemenway (—)

Group 4

  • Teddy Farrell (—)
  • Ryan Worcester (—)
  • Mike O’Brien (—)
  • Mark Coelho (—)
Friday afternoonDoonbeg · Bramble Survivor

Team A

  • Nick Nardone (—)
  • Jon McIver (—)
  • Brian Shanley (—)
  • Ryan Worcester (—)

Team B

  • Brandon Hicks (—)
  • Matt Concannon (—)
  • Teddy Farrell (—)
  • John Tunney (—)

Team C

  • Bryan Morrell (—)
  • Mike Strange (—)
  • Mike O’Brien (—)
  • Dan Hemenway (—)

Team D

  • Matt Angel (—)
  • Mike Skura (—)
  • Jay Judge (—)
  • Mark Coelho (—)
ACCOMMODATIONS

Rooms & cottages

Tuesday morning: Lahinch Coast Hotel has four rooms for showers and changing, followed by full crew breakfast.

Tuesday–ThursdayThe Killarney Park Hotel

Downtown Killarney, within walking distance of the bars and restaurants.

  1. Room 1Nick Nardone · Brandon Hicks
  2. Room 2Jon McIver · Matt Concannon
  3. Room 3Mike O’Brien · Matt Angel
  4. Room 4Mike Skura · Dan Hemenway
  5. Room 5Mike Strange · Mark Coelho
  6. Room 6Ryan Worcester · John Tunney
  7. Room 7Brian Shanley · Teddy Farrell
  8. Room 8Bryan Morrell · Jay Judge
  9. Room 9Colonel Paul Worcester · single room
Friday–SaturdayTrump Doonbeg cottages

Two private cottages on the property.

Cottage 1

  • Nick Nardone
  • Brandon Hicks
  • Ryan Worcester
  • John Tunney
  • Brian Shanley
  • Teddy Farrell
  • Jon McIver
  • Matt Concannon

Cottage 2

  • Bryan Morrell
  • Jay Judge
  • Matt Angel
  • Mike O’Brien
  • Mike Strange
  • Mark Coelho
  • Mike Skura
  • Dan Hemenway
THE COMMISSIONER’S RULES

Formats & trip notes

Two-man best ball · Tralee

Each player plays his own ball for the whole hole. The better score of the two counts for the side. Strokes are taken off the lowest handicap in the match, full difference, on the lowest-numbered handicap holes on the course card.

Modified alternate shot, best drive · Dooks

Both players tee off and the side selects one drive. The player whose drive was not selected plays the second shot. Alternate shots from there until the ball is holed. Choose the drive with the approach player in mind. Record one team score per side.

Two-man scramble · Waterville

Both players tee off, select the better ball and both play from that spot until the hole is finished. The higher handicap should play first on approaches and putts. If the first putt finishes close, putt the same line for the read. Record one team score per side.

Singles · Doonbeg

Eight individual match-play matches. Both captains submit lineups blind. The lower handicap in each match plays off scratch; the opponent receives the full difference on the course card’s handicap holes.

Wolf · Old Head · no Cup points

Set the hitting order on the first tee and rotate every hole. The Wolf tees off first and may choose another player immediately after that player hits, before the next player tees off. A passed-over player cannot be chosen. With a partner, play two against two using each side’s better ball. Passing on all three makes a Lone Wolf against the better ball of the other three. Declare Blind Wolf before anyone tees off to double the points. On holes 17 and 18, the player with the fewest points is Wolf. Use full handicap difference from the low player in the group and net scores.

Wolf points per hole
Wolf and partner win2 points each
Other two win3 points each
Lone Wolf wins4 points
Lone Wolf loses1 point to each of the other three
Blind Wolf wins8 points
Blind Wolf loses2 points to each of the other three
Tied holeNo points
Bramble Survivor · Doonbeg practice · no Cup points

Teams of four select the best drive, then each player plays his own ball from that spot, within one club length and no closer to the hole. After everyone’s second shot, before any third shot, designate two players whose scores will count. Add both designated scores for the team score. Other players may pick up when their ball is no longer needed. Use full handicap difference from the low player in the group. Commissioner option: every player must be designated on at least six holes; track this on the card.

Fifteen clubs may be carried and played in every round, by agreement of both captains. Questions about formats, strokes or pairings go to the Commissioner, Nick Nardone, whose ruling is final.

Pace of play: Play ready golf and keep pace with the group ahead, particularly on Wednesday. All six courses are exposed links layouts.

Caddies & carts: Caddies recommended at Waterville, Tralee, Old Head and Doonbeg. Buggies are limited and may require a medical certificate.

Dress: Collared shirt and golf trousers or tailored shorts. Pack rain gear, wind layers and a second pair of shoes.

Traveling with the group: Colonel Paul Worcester.