Ballyliffin Golf Club facts for kids
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| Club information | |
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 Location in Ireland
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| Coordinates | 55°17′33″N 7°22′24″W / 55.292612°N 7.373285°W |
| Location | Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland |
| Established | 1947, 78 years ago |
| Type | Private |
| Total holes | 36 |
| Tournaments hosted | Dubai Duty Free Irish Open (2018) North West of Ireland Open (2002) |
| The Glashedy Links | |
| Designed by | Pat Ruddy, Tom Craddock |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,423 yards (6,788 m) |
| Course record | 65: Jorge Campillo (2018) Andy Sullivan (2018) Erik van Rooyen (2018) |
| The Old Links | |
| Designed by | Nick Faldo |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,937 yards (6,343 m) |
| Course record | 64: Hugh O'Neill |
Ballyliffin Golf Club is a famous golf club located in a beautiful spot called Ballyliffin in County Donegal, Ireland. It's a place where people come to play golf on amazing courses. The club has two main courses: The Glashedy Links and The Old Links.
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A Look at Its Past
Ballyliffin Golf Club first opened its doors in 1947. That means it has been around for over 75 years! Over the years, it has become a very important place for golf in Ireland.
Big Tournaments Hosted
This golf club has been chosen to host some really big golf competitions.
- In 1998, it hosted the Ladies Irish Open, where top female golfers competed.
- In 2018, the club welcomed the Irish Open. This is a major event where many professional golfers from all over the world come to play.
- Most recently, in 2024, Ballyliffin Golf Club hosted The Amateur Championship. This is a very important tournament for amateur golfers, who are players who don't play golf for money.
Course Records and Famous Golfers
A "course record" is the lowest score ever achieved by a golfer on a specific course. It's a big deal to hold a course record!
The Glashedy Links course at Ballyliffin has seen some incredible scores.
- Back in 2002, a golfer named Jean-François Lucquin set a record with a score of 67.
- Then, in 2006, the famous golfer Rory McIlroy played even better, scoring a 66.
- The record was broken again during the 2018 Irish Open. Three golfers – Erik van Rooyen, Andy Sullivan, and Jorge Campillo – all shot an amazing score of 65! They now share the honor of holding the course record on the Glashedy Links.
More Places to Explore
If you're interested in other great golf clubs in Ireland, you might want to learn about these:
- Royal Portrush Golf Club
- Portstewart Golf Club
