I just came back from a week of golf in southwest Ireland. Without question, I played some of the finest golf courses in the world. It was a golfer's dream vacation. The courses were scenic, well maintained and fun to play. The people of Ireland are as friendly as any people I've ever met. The accommodations were first-rate and the food and drink was excellent. Put Ireland down as a golfing destination that you MUST experience in the next few years.
      My golfing buddies and I had talked about a golf trip to Ireland for the past couple of years, but had never done it because we were unsure how to book such an elaborate vacation. I talked with others that had gone on trips to Ireland. I surfed the 'Net and saw that I could book all the pieces myself. Ultimately, I decided that I needed to deal with people that live in Ireland and know the best places to stay and play.