No 72 - Ballyliffin - Glashedy
Top 100 golf courses: Ballyliffin - Glashedy
72 BALLYLIFFIN – Glashedy
Architect: Ruddy, Craddock
2006 position: 64
Stats: 6,897 yds; par 72; SSS 73
GF: €50-€140
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There are two very highly rated courses at Ballyliffin with the Glashedy arguably the better regarded.
Unusually, the holes from the two run in amongst one another; it is therefore just as well that there are excellent direction posts and hole markers.
There are lots of long par 4s with only the 9th and 10th under 400 yards from the back sticks, plus the 6th and 18th if you play off the whites. Testing stuff.
Some holes take you onto higher ground and these each have their own distinct valley. There are some superb coastal and golfing views, particularly from the higher ground. SP
+ Magnificent setting with great views; good value out of season
- Difficult to get to; not as natural-feeling as the Old course
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Add your commentsNovember 13 12:15
J Farren
Astonishing that both Ballyliffin links are not rated in the top 20.
Probably the finest links greens in Ireland and Britain and the best value for money in golf.
One wonders whether panelists actually play golf!
March 02 20:29
F REGAN
I WOULD AGREE WITH PREVIOUS COMMENTS. I HAVE PLAYED ALL THE GREAT LINKS COURSES IN SCOTLAND,
AND BALLYLIFFIN IS AS CHALLENGING AND MEMORABLE AS DORNOCH OR TURNBERRY. FOR VALUE ON A FINE SUMMERS DAY PLAYING THE OLD COURSE AND GLASHEDY LINKS IS AS GOOD AS GOLF GETS. hEAVEN ON EARTH !!!