Ballybunion Old

Old Course, Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland


Tom Watson describes Ballybunion 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. It is a true links course of sharp contours throughout. 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”. The Old Course is simply a golfing experience not to be missed. This North Kerry links has been one of the most lucrative and recognizable brands in world golf. Coupled with the brilliant, lesser-known Cashen Course, Ballybunion is a 36-hole golf haven.

Course Information and Facilities

Address:
Old Course, Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland 

Carts:
No

Region:
Southwest 

Caddies:
Yes

Founded:
1896 

Pull Trollies:
Yes

Course Architect:
Captain L. Hewson and James McKenna 

Catering:
Bar and Restaurant 

Course Type:
Links 

Major Events:
Irish Open 2000 

Par:
71 

Practice Facilities:
Driving range, chipping green and two putting greens 

Length:
6,739 

Guest Locker Rooms:
Yes

Pro Shop:
Yes

Location