Ballyliffin · Ireland · County Donegal
Ballyliffin Golf Club
Old Links
The old links of the extensive Ballyliffin complex. Located in Ballyliffin, County Donegal, this course is set within a links terrain shaped by wind, sand, and the ground game. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Irish golf experience, with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Old Links because it belongs to the personal list of courses played or absolutely to be played.
links · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,200 m · 1947
At a glance
Old Links holds a renowned place in the golf landscape of County Donegal. This historic links course, located in Ballyliffin, County Donegal, is set within a links terrain shaped by wind, sand, and the ground game. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Irish golf experience, with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Old Links for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.
Geography & setting
Old Links is situated in Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland. The course unfolds within a links terrain shaped by wind, sand, and the ground game. This geographical description should be complemented by the exact nature of the soils, the altitude, the dominant exposure, the winds, the vegetation, the visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
This course is included in The Round Atlas as a personally played or priority course. Ancien links du grand complexe de Ballyliffin.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 71, and measures approximately 6178 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes a links-type environment to organize angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.ballyliffingolfclub.com/