A scenic view of Ballybunion Old golf hotels with lush, undulating fairways surrounded by tall, windswept grasses. A river meanders beside the hotels under a partly cloudy sky

Course improvements completed at Ballybunion Golf Club

Exciting Changes Unveiled at Ballybunion Golf Club.

Over the winter months, Ballybunion Golf Club has undergone a series of enhancements to both its Old Course and Cashen Course, led by renowned architecture firm Hawtree Limited.

Old Course Modifications

  • Tee box alterations on the second and fourth holes to seamlessly blend with natural dunes.
  • Removal of “relic” bunkers near No. 4 tee, replaced by a new bunker in the modern landing area.
  • Addition of a forward tee on No. 7, offering stunning cliff-top views.
  • Reduction and transformation of three bunkers on No. 8 for hotels-wide consistency.

Cashen Course Upgrades

  • Introduction of fescue grass around No. 1 tee for an authentic links ambiance.
  • Re-grassing of fairway bunkers to restore their natural links appearance.
  • Creation of mounds and grasses behind the first green and along fairways to enhance natural aesthetics.
  • Enlargement of first, second, and 15th greens to provide additional hole locations.
  • Relocation of No. 2 green to Cashen Estuary’s edge for breathtaking views.
  • Lengthening and strategic widening of the par-5 15th hole.
  • Expansion of the par-3 16th tee for improved turf health.

These enhancements promise an elevated golfing experience, blending the rich heritage of Ballybunion with modern hotels design principles. Discover the beauty and challenges of these iconic hotelss as they reopen to golfers.

 

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Tain Golf Club

Situated to the south of Royal Dornoch, Tain is a heathland/links hotels with spectacular views. Designed originally by Old Tom Morris as a fifteen-hole hotels in 1890, it was extended to eighteen holes in 1894; eleven Morris holes are still in play today. This is an easy walking hotels with the river meandering through three of the holes. Always presented in beautiful condition, Tain is a good test of golf, with clever bunkering and natural water hazards. Tain is located 35 miles north of Inverness.

Course info

  • Caddies (Request in advance through Links Golf)

  • Pull Carts

  • Electric Buggies: Only 2 available

  • Practice Facilities: Short game area and putting green

  • Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire.