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Ballybunion Golf Club

Sandhill Road, Ballybunion, Ireland
353 68 27146
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4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Golf Courses, Resort Communities
Activities: Golfing
Description: Breathtaking views and natural design make this one of the few "timeless" courses found throughout the world.
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Denmark, South Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Beautiful golf course. Can't describe the views. Weather in April a bit iffy but course is well worth Caddies were very friendly and knowledgeable. Clubhouse, bar and restaurant fun place to be. Great experience, we are going back!!

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Chicago, IL
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The giant, rolling dunes and oceanfront scenery make this course a sight to behold. Be warned, you must walk the old course, as no carts are permitted. However, do NOT let that stop you, as you're in for a real treat. It is difficult, and you will be playing in gusty winds, but you won't regret what will be one... More

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Chapin, South Carolina
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

You can't put the character of the course in words. Best in Ireland

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Manchester
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Rightly ranked in the top 20 golf courses in the world

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New York
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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Amazing golf course. Even in 50 mile per hour winds together with rain, sleet and hail, it was an amazing experience.

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Pittsburgh Pa
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

The food, service and view were great. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. We dined several times and enjoyed watching the Masters with other visitors. It was a lovely experience. The golf was challenging and happy with a par on 2nd Hole and survived my first go at 15 and 18.

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Monmouth, ME
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

The old course will not disappoint. It has exceptional character and beauty. The fencing along the road is a turn off and the clubhouse seems somehow out of place, but the golf is what you're there to experience and I'd be surprised if anyone whould be disappointed by the experience.

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Winthrop
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

First rounds off the plane, Old Course first, special place. Cashen Course nice, but not as good as Old Course. Some tricked up holes and a tough walk, but good conditioning. all in all, a very good day.

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Rickmansworth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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This course is ranked no 1 in Ireland, and although I could see why - the 11th and 15th holes on the Old Course are as good as any you'll find anywhere else - the front nine was a bit disappointing. But the real problem was the overall condition of the course and the lack of notices given. I booked... More

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Dublin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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When we booked we were told the course was as you would play it in the summer aside from having to lift off the fairways. We arrived to find tees 100 yards down fairways, 3 greens out of play and one hole that was out of action. We travelled for 3 hours to get there and were very disappointed. The... More

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