Old Course, Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland

Founded: 1896

Course Architect: Captain L. L. Hewson and James McKenna.

Links Par 71.

Standard Scratch Score: 72

Length: 6,638 yards.


Having been fortunate to have played Ballybunion several times, I thought it would be a simple matter to describe the greatness of this golf links. But finding the right superlatives to describe Ballybunion is not an easy task, it has so many great attributes. Perhaps Tom Watson describes it best, "After playing Ballybunion for the first time, a man would think that the game of golf originated here. There appears to be no man made influence. Ballybunion is a course on which many golf architects should live and play before they build a golf course. I consider it a true test of golf".

Facilities:

Pro Shop: Yes

Carts: No

Caddies: by request.

Pull Trollies: Yes

Catering: Bar and Restaurant