Golf

Lahinch Golf Club. It's known as "the St. Andrews of Ireland," and with good reason: Lahinch links architect Old Tom Morris also worked on the St. Andrew's course design and hailed from the town. The busy R478 (main road to the Cliffs of Moher) splits Lahinch's two 18-hole courses. The old course is littered with blind spots (particularly the 5th) and large bunkers. The more recent Castle Course, named after the castle ruin at hole 7, is flatter. Goats have lifelong membership of the course, and are free to wander at will. They have even infiltrated the club's emblem. The Seafront, Lahinch, Co. Clare. 065/708–1003; www.lahinchgolf.com. May--Sept., Old Course, €230, Castle Course €35. Mid-Mar.--late Apr. and Oct. 1--26, Old Course €180, Castle Course €35.