74 Ballyliffin Glashedy
Ballyliffin Glashedy in Ireland has been ranked number 74 in Golf Monthly's 2010 Top 100 golf courses in the UK and Ireland
74 Ballyliffin Glashedy
Architect: Colt Stats: 6,665 yds, par 72, SSS 72 GF: €50-€60 Visitor information: Visitors are welcome everyday subject to advance booking and availability W: ballyliffingolfclub.com 2008 Ranking: 72 (Down 2) Improvements since 2008 Rankings: Course: Complete re-bunkering programme commenced in winter 2009 Clubhouse: New drying facilities
Ireland's most northerly club was founded in 1947, moving to its current location in the 1970s. The Glashedy course was added in 1995, a spectacular links playing through dramatic dunes bordered by hills, mountains and the Atlantic. Besides the splendour of the setting, Pat Ruddy and Tom Craddock's brainchild is renowned for its stern trio of opening par 4s.
Panellists' comments: "A great design with large undulating greens"; "The setting is absolutely magnificent; a wild, rugged place"
Next in the Top 100 Golf Course Rankings Top 100 Golf Course Rankings UK & Ireland Win a Top 100 Golf Courses prize Top 100 Golf Courses pictures gallery
Get the Golf Monthly Newsletter
Subscribe to the Golf Monthly newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest tour news, equipment news, reviews, head-to-heads and buyer’s guides from our team of experienced experts.
-
Men’s Pro Golf Is Eating Itself Alive… And Fans Are Losing Interest
The future of men's professional golf is murky at best. The longer we wait for a potential resolution between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, the more damage will be done
By Nick Bonfield Published
-
Even A Fluid Sunday Leaderboard, Nail-Biting Finish, And Wholesome Winning Moment Cannot Prevent Significant Drop In PGA Tour Viewing Figures
Just 1.886 million people watched Sunday's PGA Tour action at the Copperhead Course on NBC as Peter Malnati claimed victory
By Jonny Leighfield Published