The Ryder Cup Returns to Ireland - Adare Manor By Brian Weis

The Ryder Cup Returns to Ireland - Adare Manor

And It's About Time!

By Brian Weis

It's been a long wait, but the Ryder Cup is finally heading back to the Emerald Isle! The last time Ireland played host was in 2006 at the K Club in County Kildare, where hometown hero Darren Clarke helped lead Team Europe to a third straight victory. Fast forward to 2027-21 years later-and the world's best will gather once again, this time at the spectacular Adare Manor in County Limerick, for the 46th Ryder Cup. And let's be honest-Ireland's more than ready to put on a show.

After a complete redesign by Tom Fazio, the golf course at Adare Manor is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Picture this: 230 acres of pristine parkland, ancient trees lining the fairways, and the River Maigue weaving through it all-set against the dramatic backdrop of a 19th-century manor house with turrets and stone walls straight out of a fairy tale. Add in a 5-star hotel with 104 luxurious rooms, a gourmet restaurant, and a cozy bar perfect for post-round storytelling, and you've got a golf destination that's fit for royalty.

But this is Ireland, after all-a land where championship golf is practically a birthright. The country is packed with world-renowned courses, from windswept coastal links to lush parkland layouts, attracting golfers from across the globe eager to test their skills (and patience) against the elements.

Of course, it's not just the golf that makes Ireland unforgettable. It's the soul of the place-the warm welcomes, the laughter in the pubs, the unforgettable meals, and the stories shared over a pint. Drive the Wild Atlantic Way for epic seaside scenery, wander through 5,000 years of history in Ireland's Ancient East, tap into the energy of Northern Ireland, or soak in the culture of cities like Dublin, Belfast, and Limerick.

Whether you're planning to witness the Ryder Cup drama firsthand, tee it up on world-class fairways, or simply fall under Ireland's spell, one thing's for sure: this is your sign to start planning that dream trip now.

Revised: 07/07/2023 - Article Viewed 55 Times - View Course Profile

About: Brian Weis

Brian Weis is the mastermind behind GolfTrips.com, a vast network of golf travel and directory sites covering everything from the rolling fairways of Wisconsin to the sunbaked desert layouts of Arizona. If there’s a golf destination worth visiting, chances are, Brian has written about it, played it, or at the very least, found a way to justify a "business trip" there.

As a card-carrying member of the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA), International Network of Golf (ING), Golf Travel Writers of America (GTWA), International Golf Travel Writers Association (IGTWA), and The Society of Hickory Golfers (SoHG), Brian has the credentials to prove that talking about golf is his full-time job. In 2016, his peers even handed him The Shaheen Cup, a prestigious award in golf travel writing—essentially the Masters green jacket for guys who don’t hit the range but still know where the best 19th holes are.

Brian’s love for golf goes way back. As a kid, he competed in junior and high school golf, only to realize that his dreams of a college golf scholarship had about the same odds as a 30-handicap making a hole-in-one. Instead, he took the more practical route—working on the West Bend Country Club grounds crew to fund his University of Wisconsin education. Little did he know that mowing greens and fixing divots would one day lead to a career writing about the best courses on the planet.

In 2004, Brian turned his golf passion into a business, launching GolfWisconsin.com. Three years later, he expanded his vision, and GolfTrips.com was born—a one-stop shop for golf travel junkies looking for their next tee time. Today, his empire spans all 50 states, and 20+ international destinations.

On the course, Brian is a weekend warrior who oscillates between a 5 and 9 handicap, depending on how much he's been traveling (or how generous he’s feeling with his scorecard). His signature move" A high, soft fade that his playing partners affectionately (or not-so-affectionately) call "The Weis Slice." But when he catches one clean, his 300+ yard drives remind everyone that while he may write about golf for a living, he can still send a ball into the next zip code with the best of them.

Whether he’s hunting down the best public courses, digging up hidden gems, or simply outdriving his buddies, Brian Weis is living proof that golf is more than a game—it’s a way of life.