Visitors welcome
Ballybunion Golf Club
Ballybunion, County Kerry · Ireland
A private members' club founded in 1893 that welcomes visitors, with two links courses on the County Kerry coast: the Old Course and the Watson Cashen Course by Robert Trent Jones.
The courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Length | Designer | Opened | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Course | 18 | 71 | 6,739 yd (blue tees) | links | ||
| The Watson Cashen Course | 72 | 6,290 yd (blue tees) | Robert Trent Jones | links |
Blank cells: the club does not state it on its website.
Visitors
Private members' club; visitors have played the courses for many decades
Dress code
Acceptable golfing attire; no denim jeans or jackets, no sleeveless or collarless shirts on the course
Practice and lessons
- Driving range
- Chipping green with bunkers
- Putting greens
- Lessons with the club professional
Clubhouse
- Restaurant and Lounge
- Spikes Bar
- Bar
- Golf shop
- Changing rooms
Good to know
- Club founded in 1893
- Old Course par 71 for men and 74 for ladies
History and heritage
Sources: the club’s own website, checked 2026-11-14
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