Most American golf trips to Royal County Down start with a landing at Dublin. Here's the part nobody tells you: Dublin Airport is in the Republic of Ireland, and Newcastle is in Northern Ireland — a different country, a different currency, and about 80 miles of unfamiliar left-side driving between them. Or, the way our customers do it: a sign with your name on it, and a nap.
Before you fly — you'll have Robert's direct number on whatever you already use: WhatsApp, iMessage, or Messenger. Flight details go to him once; he takes it from there.
When you land — Robert tracks your flight from the moment it leaves the States. Early, late, gate change — he knows. Clear passport control and customs, keep your luggage cart, and walk into the arrivals hall: he's there with your name on a sign.
The drive — motorway north, straight to your hotel door in Newcastle or the gates of Royal County Down. You'll cross into Northern Ireland without slowing down: there is no border checkpoint — no stop, no passport check, most people can't tell you where the border even is. Sleep through it with a clear conscience.
From £280 (≈$355) for the saloon (up to 3 passengers) or £320 (≈$405) for the 8-seat minibus — per vehicle, not per person, tolls included, exact quote when you enquire. Split between a fourball, that's about $100 a head — less than a caddie fee, for a door-to-door private driver after an overnight flight.
The alternative is a rental car: the counter queue after a red-eye, left-side driving on jet lag, cross-border insurance paperwork, and a parking space you'll pay for all week and use twice.
The minibus takes a full fourball's travel bags and suitcases in one load. Nobody splits up.
Newcastle is in the UK — it's pounds, not euros. You'll pay us in GBP, by card if you like.
Book both directions at once and Robert tracks your departure day the same way.