Adare Manor is a 19th-century Gothic Revival house turned luxury hotel on the edge of Adare village in County Limerick, and its golf course will host the Ryder Cup from 13 to 19 September 2027. This is parkland, not links: broad fairways framed by old trees, with the River Maigue running through. It is also, for now, a resort experience first. If you want to play, plan to stay.
The Golf Course at Adare Manor green fees and tee times.
For the 2026 season the course is open to resort residents, from 26 May to 18 October. It is closed every Monday except bank holidays and shuts for the winter after the season ends. Adare Manor says priority access to tee times goes to guests staying at the hotel and that limited non-resident availability may be offered depending on the season and schedule, but the 2026 season itself is described as for residents. In practice, that means booking a room or a stay-and-play package and reserving your tee time with the golf team at the same time. Green fees are not published on the website and are quoted on request. Every golfer must use the resort’s caddie programme. Ask early about 2027, when Ryder Cup preparations will shape access.
The round, in perspective.
The original course here was a Robert Trent Jones Sr design from 1995, which hosted the Irish Open in 2007 and 2008. Tom Fazio then rebuilt it completely in 2016 and 2017, keeping the riverside setting but reshaping every hole and installing a sub-air system under the greens so they stay firm after rain. The result plays to about 7,500 yards and par 72 from the championship tees, with multiple tee options for ordinary handicaps. Greens are Pure Distinction bentgrass, which is unusual in Ireland and gives very true, quick putting surfaces. The river and its tributaries come into play on several holes, and the manor house provides the backdrop on the closing stretch. Expect immaculate presentation rather than wild terrain.
Make the trip work.
Treat Adare Manor as a splurge night or two within a wider Ireland trip. It sits almost exactly between Shannon and the west-coast links, so it fits well at the start or end of a Lahinch and Ballybunion itinerary. Golf carts with GPS are available, and a forecaddie can accompany two golfers sharing a cart. Since the course closes on Mondays, avoid planning your round for a Monday unless it is a bank holiday.
Shannon Airport is about 40 km away, roughly 35 minutes by road. Limerick city is 20 minutes, and Dublin Airport about two hours on the M7 motorway. Limerick Colbert station has direct trains to Dublin Heuston; the hotel can arrange transfers from the station or either airport.
The manor house itself, with its bedrooms, spa and restaurants, is the point: residency is what gives you access to the course in 2026. Adare village, a short walk from the gates, has thatched cottages, restaurants and smaller hotels such as the Dunraven Arms, useful for non-golfing companions or extra nights, though staying there does not secure a tee time at the Manor.
Make a trip of it.
Lahinch and Ballybunion are each a little over an hour away, which makes Adare an easy hinge between Clare and Kerry. Limerick Golf Club, on the edge of the city, is a simpler parkland option. Off the course, Adare village’s Desmond Castle and Franciscan friary are within walking distance, and King John’s Castle in Limerick is 20 minutes away.
Find your season.
The 2026 season runs from 26 May to 18 October, a shorter window than the coastal links. Being inland, Adare is more sheltered from Atlantic wind, and the sub-air system keeps greens playable after rain. Expect 2027 access to be shaped by the Ryder Cup in September.
For 2026 the course is open to resort residents. The resort says limited non-resident availability may be offered depending on season and schedule, so ask the golf reservations team, but plan on staying at the hotel if you want a confirmed time.
How much is a round at Adare Manor?
Adare Manor does not publish its green fee on its website; the golf reservations team quotes it with a stay. Budget separately for mandatory caddie fees and any cart.
When is the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor?
The 2027 Ryder Cup takes place at Adare Manor from 13 to 19 September 2027. General admission tickets sold out through the Irish priority window and the worldwide ballot in 2026.
Is Adare Manor a links course?
No. It is a parkland course on the banks of the River Maigue, rebuilt by Tom Fazio. Most visitors combine it with links golf at Lahinch, Ballybunion or Doonbeg, each about an hour away.
Last checked 4 October 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
