The Golf Course at Adare Manor
A lavishly rebuilt Tom Fazio parkland along the River Maigue and the 2027 Ryder Cup venue — playable by travellers who stay at Ireland's grandest resort hotel.
The Golf Course at Adare Manor in photos
Can I play The Golf Course at Adare Manor?
Yes, but essentially only as a guest of the Adare Manor hotel — the parkland course is not open to unaccompanied day visitors and tee times are reserved for those staying at the five-star resort. Book a room or golf package and the resort's golf concierge arranges your round. Access is expected to tighten further in the run-up to the 2027 Ryder Cup, so booking well ahead is vital.
How to book: Golf is booked through the resort as part of a stay, via the golf reservations team or a dedicated golf package. Allow several weeks' lead time, and considerably more for summer dates or multi-round trips. Green fees, caddies and buggies are confirmed at the time of booking.
About The Golf Course at Adare Manor
The Golf Course at Adare Manor was originally laid out by Robert Trent Jones Sr in 1995, then stripped back and rebuilt from the ground up by Tom Fazio in 2015–17, with the entire site capped in sand and fitted with tens of miles of drainage to create championship-grade conditioning. The result is a lush, immaculate parkland threading through mature woodland and along the River Maigue, culminating in a heroic par-5 18th beneath the manor. It is the chosen venue for the 2027 Ryder Cup and hosted the JP McManus Pro-Am, drawing the game's biggest names. Because play is tied to a stay at the Adare Manor hotel, a round here is as much a luxury travel experience as a golf outing.
Signature hole
The par-5 18th sweeps along the River Maigue to a green set beneath the Neo-Gothic manor, carrying an old stone bridge — the dramatic finishing hole that will help decide the 2027 Ryder Cup.
What makes it special
2027 Ryder Cup host
Adare Manor will stage golf's greatest team contest on 17–19 September 2027.
Total Fazio rebuild
Tom Fazio's 2015–17 reconstruction sand-capped the whole site for flawless, all-weather conditioning.
A finish beneath the manor
The closing par 5 hugs the River Maigue to a green framed by the fairytale Neo-Gothic house.
Tournament pedigree
- Irish Open (2007, 2008)
- JP McManus Pro-Am (2005, 2010, 2022)
- Ryder Cup (2027)
Need to know
Best time to play
May to September brings the warmest, driest golf; spring and early autumn are quieter. Note the venue will be dominated by the Ryder Cup in September 2027.
Dress code
Collared shirt with tailored trousers or shorts; no denim or athletic wear. Soft spikes only, in keeping with a five-star resort standard.
Good to know
This is a walking-and-caddie course in feel, though buggies are available; expect a round of around four to four-and-a-half hours. Everything — from the tour-standard conditioning to the clubhouse — is pitched at the premium end, so budget accordingly.
Upcoming golf tournaments
Prefer to watch the world’s best? Book tickets to an upcoming tournament, then add a hotel and flights.
Getting there
Nearest airports
Shannon (SNN) ~40 min; Cork (ORK) ~1h20; Dublin (DUB) ~2h30.
On arrival
By car it is about 40 minutes from Shannon Airport on the N21, with the village of Adare on the doorstep. Most guests arrive by private transfer arranged through the hotel, or self-drive from Shannon, Cork or Dublin.
Stay near the course
The obvious base is Adare Manor itself, since a stay is effectively required to play. The pretty thatched village of Adare and the city of Limerick offer additional dining and nearby accommodation.
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices Adare Manor
Adare
★★★★ 4-starTap for live prices Dunraven Arms Hotel
Limerick
★★★★ 4-starTap for live prices Carrigane House
Adare
A taste of the luxury stays near The Golf Course at Adare Manor — tap any hotel to see live availability and prices for your dates, or search them all.
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Hotels near the course
Live-priced stays a short drive from the 1st tee.
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Explore AdareFrequently asked questions
Can the public play Adare Manor?
Not as day visitors — you need to be a guest of the Adare Manor hotel to play. Book a room or golf package and the resort arranges your tee time.
How much does it cost to play?
The resident green fee is around €425–€550 per round depending on season (roughly €495 in peak summer), with caddies and buggies charged separately.
Do I need a handicap to play?
There is no strict handicap barrier for resort guests, but this is a demanding championship course; a reasonable standard and course etiquette are expected.
When is the best time to play?
May to September offers the best weather. Bear in mind the course will be given over to the Ryder Cup around September 2027.
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Green fees, access rules and tee-time policies change frequently and vary by season. The figures here are indicative for trip planning — always confirm on the official site before booking.
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Guide updated 2026-07-27.