How it plays

What you are actually facing

18holes
72par
6,802yards
130mof climb
4water hazards

The walk. Moderate. 130 metres of climb over the round.

The wind. The wind is usually westerly, averaging 19 km/h, gusting to 66. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 4 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. Tom Simpson (with Molly Gourlay).

The holes that will cost you. The 5th, the 16th and the 9th. The 5th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
385 yards — plays like 392, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
2
421 yards — plays like 412, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
3
215 yards — flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
4
357 yards — plays like 352, flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
5
555 yards — plays like 547, downhill
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
7
417 yards — plays like 396, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
8
133 yards — flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Downwind — take less
9
490 yards — plays like 484, downhill
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
10
328 yards — plays like 336, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
11
393 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
12
206 yards — plays like 201, flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
13
478 yards — plays like 468, downhill
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
14
126 yards — plays like 131, flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
15
204 yards — plays like 196, downhill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
16
503 yards — plays like 511, uphill
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
17
379 yards — plays like 395, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
18
369 yards — plays like 360, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer

Terrain and prevailing-weather data, read hole by hole. It is our own assessment of how the course plays, not an official course or slope rating.

WHERE TO STAY

Places to stay while you play Ballybunion Golf Course

Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Ballybunion Golf Course in your golf holiday.

This course

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Venue details checked by the Golf Planet Holidays specialist team · Updated May 2026

Frequently asked questions

Golf holidays in Ballybunion Golf Course. The questions our golfers ask most.

Are flights included?

Our golf holidays are arranged ground-only — hotel, golf and transfers. You can add flights through us, and those flights are ATOL protected as part of your booking.

How do golf holidays with Golf Planet Holidays work?

Every trip is hand-built. Tell us your group, dates and the destinations you fancy, and we build a personal itinerary — hotel, golf and transfers — around them. There are no fixed packages to squeeze into; we shape the whole break to suit how your group likes to play.

How much does a golf holiday cost?

It depends on the destination, hotel, dates and how many rounds you want, so every quote is built individually. Many breaks start in the mid-hundreds per person; winter-sun and long-haul trips cost more. Get a free, no-obligation quote and we'll confirm your figure.

Are your golf holidays ATOL protected?

Our packages are arranged on a ground-only basis — hotel, golf and transfers. When you book flights through us, those flights are ATOL protected as part of your booking. Ground-only arrangements are not flight-inclusive, so are not sold under an ATOL.

When is the best time to go on a golf holiday?

It depends where you play: the Canaries, Mauritius and South Africa are winter-sun favourites, while Spain, Portugal and Turkey shine in spring and autumn. Tell us roughly when you want to travel and we'll match you to the destinations in best condition.

How do I get a tailored quote?

Use our enquiry form to send your group size, rough dates and any destinations or courses you have in mind. We'll reply with a free, no-obligation quote built around your trip. No call centre, no pressure — just a personal plan from our golf travel team.

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