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Balcarrick Golf Club
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Balcarrick Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course located on the stunning Donabate Peninsula in North County Dublin, just 15 minutes from Dublin Airport and 12 miles from Dublin City Centre. Set within beautiful estuary surroundings, the course offers a unique blend of links and parkland golf, providing an enjoyable and memorable challenge for golfers visiting Ireland.
Measuring over 6,800 yards, the par 73 layout features water hazards on 11 holes, exceptional greens and a series of challenging and picturesque par 3s. Originally designed by Barry Langan, the course underwent an award-winning redevelopment by renowned architect Roger Jones in 2007. The project received international recognition and was inducted into the Golf World Hall of Fame for Golf Architecture, cementing Balcarrick's reputation as one of Ireland's most distinctive modern golf courses.
Founded in 1972, Balcarrick combines championship golf with genuine Irish hospitality. Visitors can expect excellent year-round course conditions, a warm welcome and an authentic golfing experience just minutes from Dublin's international gateway. Whether beginning or ending an Irish golf trip, Balcarrick offers a memorable round in a unique coastal setting.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 73 | 6239 meters | ||
| White | 73 | 5990 meters | 73.3 | 131 |
| Yellow | 73 | 5651 meters | 71.4 | 127 |
| Yellow (W) | 74 | 5651 meters | 77.0 | 140 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5163 meters | 73.7 | 129 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 74.4/134 | 259 | 407 | 396 | 362 | 192 | 534 | 148 | 544 | 449 | 3291 | 277 | 409 | 396 | 385 | 418 | 548 | 167 | 497 | 436 | 3533 | 6824 |
| White M: 73.3/131 | 254 | 398 | 387 | 355 | 173 | 527 | 132 | 513 | 436 | 3175 | 271 | 390 | 378 | 375 | 394 | 515 | 153 | 491 | 407 | 3374 | 6549 |
| Yellow M: 71.4/127 W: 77.0/140 | 243 | 376 | 351 | 338 | 152 | 501 | 117 | 502 | 421 | 3001 | 246 | 376 | 367 | 364 | 367 | 500 | 127 | 478 | 371 | 3196 | 6197 |
| Red W: 73.8/128 | 217 | 344 | 331 | 329 | 115 | 454 | 96 | 464 | 351 | 2701 | 241 | 335 | 343 | 336 | 341 | 460 | 116 | 437 | 328 | 2937 | 5638 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
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Course not open
Booked a tee time on golf now for the course, paid through the app and got a confirmation email. 2 hours later I receive a text from the course to inform me it will remain closed due to flooding. So why was it listed on the app in the first place then. I’m now down the green fee. Not a good experience.
Golf cancelled last minute and no answer from call to club
This is not a review of the course but more about late cancellation by the club and no refund yet. I never got to play my round of golf. Duly paid for on Golf Now and not yet refunded. I got a text to tell me course was closed at 7:20am and tried ring the club to confirm it was genuine and now answer or voice message.
Poor day at a great course
Arrived at the course to be told that there was only 11 holes in play. Proceeded to the 1st tee to be moved twice as our two ball had to make way for 3-balls playing in a competition by the rudest member I’ve every met. We had a 20 minute wait on the second tee box and had 3 two balls behind us.
The course was soaked and personally should have been shut but played as we would not have been refunded.
The 11 holes took us over three and a half hours with us waiting at least 5-8 mins on every tee box because of the 3 ball members in front, every shot was the same and not once would they acknowledge this and call us through- they were members.
I have played this course multiple times before but this was an absolute disaster and I wouldn’t be rushing back.
Perfect day, played here over before and it was very crowded, today was the opposite, a great course in great Nick
Fun course
This was the first course I played in Ireland - coming over from Texas. It was a fun track, in good condition and played with a member that was friendly and helpful. Course layout was straightforward - good course to start my trip and get used to local conditions. The rough was not as penal nor were there as many blind shots as I saw on other links courses in the area. The price was reasonable and very much enjoyed the round. Definitely will play again if/when I return to Dublin.
Nice course overall
I would recommend to put water refill points along the course as it gets really hot during summer.
Excellent value
Really enjoy round
Very scenic and good pace of play
Staff very friendly
Course of white tees challenging enough
Guinness after a dream
Thankyou
Excellent course
Course layout and condition is brilliant. The greens were superb for the time of year and finally the facilities in the clubhouse were lovely with very helpful & friendly staff.
Dublin Links Golf Package
Northern Ireland & Dublin Classic Golf Tour
Royal County Down Golf Package
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