From the road
From the road

Notes from the road.

Course notes. Trip stories. The odd insider tip. Written by people who've played the round, eaten the lunch, and missed the train.

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Course Features · 21 Aug 2025

Links and Heathland in Sunny England

Royal St Georges, KentJoes Blog returns to report on the highlights of Spring and Summer 2025Firstly, allow me to thank all our wonderful clients and fantastic staff for providing me with a job I could not have dreamed of. When leaving my profession as a social care worker behind me, I could not have dreamt […]

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Course Features · 11 Jan 2024

Narin and Portnoo

Golf has been played on the links since 1905. Irish Times sportswriter Philip Reid says, “If you want links golf of the wild and rugged variety, nowhere –anywhere– comes close to matching this gem, hard by the Atlantic on Ireland’s north-western coast.”

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Course Features · 23 Nov 2023

The Balmoral

Without doubt, the most famous 5-Star Hotel in Edinburgh if not Scotland, The Balmoral is located in the heart of Edinburgh, at No 1 Princes Street, overlooking Edinburgh Castle. Not just a hotel, it is also a landmark thanks to its majestic clock tower that plays an important role in the city’s skyline. The hotel welcomes guests […]

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Trip Stories · 3 Aug 2023

Living the Dream

Joe Lyons, Founder of Lyons Links lives the dream by qualifying to compete in The Seniors Open Championship.

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News & Updates · 6 Jun 2023

Cost Del Uk and Ireland

Media Partners “Golf Stay and Plays” enjoy the balmy weather in KingsbarnsUk and Ireland Bathed in Summer SunIt seems strange to say, but the UK  and Ireland have been enjoying more sunshine than Spain’s Costa Del Sol over the past few week. A very small minority of guests have been a little disappointed with the […]

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Events · 5 Apr 2023

Two Majors in One Weekend

The Par Three thirteenth at County Sligo Golf ClubFormer “West” winners and competitors chase Masters glory.Young (and Old) Irish Amateurs look to follow in the footsteps of this years Masters protagonists in County SligoAs is often the case this time of year, Irish Golfers will be keeping an eye on proceedings at Augusta, while also […]

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Course Features · 20 Sep 2022

Downwind Par Fives

The 16th Hole at Enniscrone Golf Club Downwind Par fives coming up! Joe’s blog returns to assess the winds of change and advises readers of how the team at Lyons Links has adapted to continue to provide a World Class Service to clients. There is also some advice on golf travel trends for 2023. After ... <a title="Downwind Par Fives" class="read-more" href="https://priceless-almeida.94-130-104-119.plesk.page/2022/09/20/downwind-par-fives/" aria-label="Read more about Downwind Par Fives">Read more</a>

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Events · 28 Apr 2022

The Kingdom Cup and Demand for 2023

2023 Timesheets Filling up Fast! Kingdom Cup April 7-9, 2022 Farrelly Secures his Second Pinergy Series Victory at The 2022 Kingdom Cup Ian Farrelly of Seapoint presented Kingdom Cup by Lyons Links Founder Joe Lyons Ian Farrelly from Seapoint Golf Club became the second golfer to win a second title in the history of the ... <a title="The Kingdom Cup and Demand for 2023" class="read-more" href="https://priceless-almeida.94-130-104-119.plesk.page/2022/04/28/the-kingdom-cup-and-demand-for-2023/" aria-label="Read more about The Kingdom Cup and Demand for 2023">Read more</a>

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