There’s no such thing as a perfect round of golf. But there’s a perfect place to play one. Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort is one of those rare, flawless places, set amid the beautiful Irish countryside. The Community Event “Porsche Golf Circle x Adare Manor” brought together one of Europe’s best parkland courses with 43 golf-loving Porsche customers from seven countries.
The participants took on the sporting challenge of a course loved also by the world’s best golfers. On both days caddies helped the participants during the round with impressive knowledge about this par 72 course with its challenging shots on tricky greens.
The conditions on the first golf day were superb for an unbeatable experience. In keeping with the Ryder Cup, the participants played in teams in a better ball matchplay format – and not only enjoyed the pristine surroundings. They had fun during the entertaining duel between the two teams, ‘The Lords’ and ‘The Knights’. They also enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere among new and old friends on the round. And they experienced that special Irish feeling when the sun shone on the 800-acre course after the rain that had fallen on the green golf paradise before the round. Adare Manor was bathed in spectacular light and turned the day of golf into a wonderful memory.
And even though the experience was not easy to describe for many, they tried to put it into words. “This is diamond, it will be hard to beat this,” said member Rajiv Rupani from the UK. Later that day guests felt the local spirit in the Michelin-starred restaurant, which also included a whiskey tasting that introduced them to Irish distilling traditions.
Challenging conditions on day two
The golf experience in one of the world’s most exclusive golfing treasures accompanied the participants on day two during the Stableford tournament. From the beautiful sunrise to the heavy rain, it was only a few hours. The participants embraced the challenging conditions on the second round – and had an unforgettable experience that will come back every time the world’s best will play in big tournaments on the course in the future. And some will then be able to say: I also played a birdie on that hole! And once again, the sun came out in the afternoon as a well-deserved reward, welcoming the participants to the clubhouse.
“The place just lifts your spirits”
The evening continued with more special moments in store. During dinner at The Gallery Adare Manor, participants marvelled at the historic rooms steeped in tradition. The entire complex, named the best resort in Europe three times in a row by the magazine Condé Nast Traveler, impressed the community. Or as Gabriel Cosgrave put it: “The wow factor in every detail overwhelmed everyone, it was great to see.” The Irishman also explained that “It’s impossible to leave Adare Manor in a bad mood – no matter how your golf went. The place just lifts your spirits.”
And he was right about that too. “It was a truly outstanding event. We had a wonderful time, met some great people and stayed and played at an amazing facility”, said Chris Johnson from the UK. And the Spanish brothers Vital and Manuel Hevia raved: “From start to finish, it was truly unforgettable – the breathtaking setting, the world-class golf, and the flawless organization made it an event to remember. The atmosphere, the attention to detail, and the sense of community created something truly special. We feel deeply grateful to have been part of it.”
To round off the event, members celebrated the Irish hospitality and the community with live music at the locally famous Collins Pub. The perfect finale to special days on the Green Isle.
“With the Porsche Golf Circle, we enable Porsche enthusiasts who play golf to build up a worldwide network with other members and experience unforgettable moments at outstanding Porsche and golf destinations such as here on one of the world’s best parkland courses. Over the past few years, a fantastic community has developed that loves to share its passions and collect memories that can only be made here,” says Carolin Kunz, Global Community Management at Porsche AG.
In addition to the event at Adare Manor, the Porsche Golf Circle has already enjoyed combining golf and yoga in Thailand and golf and cars in Los Angeles this year. It also celebrated the Porsche Golf Circle Festival in Mallorca. The Porsche Golf Circle Festival on Sylt is on the agenda for August.
Porsche in Golf
Porsche has been involved in golf since 1988 through the Porsche Golf Cup. One of the company’s most successful customer events, the tournament series has developed into an international event in which over 16,000 Porsche customers recently took part in 229 worldwide qualifying tournaments. The sports car manufacturer started its involvement in professional golf in Germany in 2015 when becoming the title sponsor of the DP World Tour’s prestigious Porsche European Open. In order to expand its global activities, Porsche has been acting as the title sponsor of the Porsche Singapore Classic in the important Asian market since 2024. Car partnerships at US PGA Tour and DP World Tour tournaments, such as the Omega European Masters in Crans Montana as well as in women’s golf at The Amundi Evian Championship, round off its worldwide commitment in professional golf. Launched in 2017, the Porsche Golf Circle is also highly successful. The international community for keen golf-playing Porsche customers gives members the opportunity to enjoy exclusive golfing experiences at unique locations and at professional tournaments. Paul Casey has been complementing the Porsche family as the first Brand Ambassador from the game of golf since 2020.