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Top Golf Resorts

We profile 14 of Ireland’s top golf resorts and what they offer in the way of membership and even luxury property.

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Ballyliffin Golf Club

Ballyliffin Golf Club on the Inishowen peninsula is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest links resorts.

One of its two courses, the Old Links was refined by Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo.

photo of Ballyliffin Golf Club

Perched on the stunning Inishowen peninsula, Ballyliffin Golf Club is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest links resorts. It features two outstanding courses, the Old Links, which was refined by Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo, and the highly acclaimed Glashedy Links, which was created by Pat Ruddy and the late Tom Craddock and opened in 1995.

Faldo fell in love with the course on his first visit in 1993, describing the Old Links as the “most natural golf course” he had ever seen. The three-time Masters champion was so impressed that he attempted to purchase the complex several years later and while his offer was politely turned down, he returned with his design company to complete a major upgrade to the Old Links, which reopened to general acclaim in June 2006.

The newer Glashedy Links, which wends its way through the dunes and is notorious for its peat-riveted bunkers, hosted the 2002 North West of Ireland Open on the European Tour as well as the Irish Ladies Open.

Quite apart from its spectacular setting, both courses are considered two of the finest links tests in Ireland and the addition of the four-star Ballyliffin Lodge to the village has firmly established the resort on the discerning golfer’s A list.

Membership: Corporate membership is not available, while full membership is currently capped with 150 on the waiting list.

Joining fees: Local person: €1,500. Local living away: €3,000. Non-local: €4,500. Full membership: €590 plus €100 irrigation levy. Lady associate: €370 plus €100 irrigation levy. Overseas life membership: One-off fee €10,000 – no annual fees thereafter.

Property: Ballyliffin does not have any property available on site but is currently looking at on-site accommodation. There are five hotels in the village and a further 10 within a 30-minute drive.

Corporate days: Corporate outings are welcome at Ballyliffin, which can cater for groups up to 350 golfers. Corporate packages start at €40 per golfer.

Of note: Ballyliffin’s Old Course will host the 2008 Irish Seniors Open from 20-22 June, marking the first visit of the European Seniors Tour to a links venue in the 12-year history of the event.

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