GOLFLAND Ireland: the guide to every Irish golf course

GOLFLAND IRELAND is the hardback guide to the array of good, great and utterly glorious courses across the island of Ireland - all of them.

Planning a trip to Ireland or simply dreaming of one? GOLFLAND IRELAND is the essential, definitive work. Every Irish course is here.

GOLFLAND IRELAND is both practical reference book and highly desirable gift, it is stylishly laid out, showcasing fabulous photography by David Cannon, the world's finest and most famous golf photographer.

As well as the comprehensive and detailed guides to each course, GOLFLAND IRELAND contains historical overviews, portraits of Ireland's key golf figures, as well as suggested itineraries and maps.

GOLFLAND IRELAND is for Ireland's own golfers as well as for those from all over the world who are dreaming about or planning a trip to walk its famous fairways - such as Portrush, Portmarnock, Royal County Down, Ballybunion, Waterville and many more - and to discover its less-well-known, lovely and hidden outposts.

Ireland's golfing riches can be overwhelming and GOLFLAND IRELAND is simply the best way to navigate them.

From Ardglass: "Ardglass is an adventure of a course, with splendid views to the Mountains of Mourne, over the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man, and beyond to Scotland and England. The golf is very good and select holes are truly great."

From The Island: "Confusingly, The Island is no longer strictly on an island, but it does sit on its own peninsula, surrounded by the sea on three sides. In contrast to other coastal courses in this central eastern stretch, The Island has heaving dunes. Sure, it can be said of so many Irish links courses, especially on the other side of the island, that they have mighty sandhills. But really, these are something to behold."

From Spanish Point: "This is a mature nine-hole links course, established in 1896, overlooking the beach at Spanish Point, halfway between Lahinch and Doonbeg. It's twice round for a par 68 at over 5,000 yards. And you probably will want to play it twice. Out here, on the Wild Atlantic Way, the longest coastal touring route in the world, this sporty links has two par 5s and closes with two uproarious par 3s."

GOLFLAND IRELAND is the second title from publishing house, Oltomo. The first title is GOLFLAND SCOTLAND.

David Cannon's magnificent photographs illustrate GOLFLAND IRELAND. David has spent a professional lifetime photographing the world's best golf courses, the best players and many of the most important moments in professional golf. It was David who captured the iconic images of Seve's 1984 celebrations on the 18th green at St Andrews and David who recorded Christy O'Connor Jnr's on the 18th at The Belfry in 1989 when his thrilling long-iron brought home The Ryder Cup for Europe. In fact, David has photographed 19 Ryder Cups and 18 Solheim Cups, as well as 42 Open Championships. As of 2025 he will have shot 40 Masters, plus countless other significant men's and women's professional and amateur events around the globe.

Michael Atkinson is a regular contributor to golfing titles in the UK and USA including Bunkered Magazine and National Club Golfer. He is the co-author of GOLFLAND SCOTLAND. His home club is the spectacular and historic links of Gullane in East Lothian. He is also a member of Edinburgh's Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society and the beautiful Boat of Garten, in the Scottish Highlands, where he was first introduced to the game as a youngster. Michael and his wife Alison now enjoy playing there with their sons, Murray and Gregory.

Craig Morrison's previous golf books include 18 Greatest Scottish Golf Holes ("instantly collectible" Forbes Magazine); 18 Greatest Irish Golf Holes ("the most beautiful golf book in the world" New York Magazine); and The Meaning of Golf ("funny, observant and insightful, a tremendous job" Golf Monthly Magazine). He is the co-author of GOLFLAND SCOTLAND. He has contributed golf stories to media outlets including Golf Magazine, The Times and The New York Times. Home is Somerset, in England, where he lives with his wife, Fiona, and their sons, Rory and Finlay.