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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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Lovely Course
A lovely Course with challenging greens and approaches, plenty of water hazards that feel fair but challenging.
Balcarrick
5 holes closed. No signage . Temporary Tee Box's.
All greens Sanded. Putting was hit and hope for the best. Only played on because we were told we couldn't get our money back because it was pretty paid on APP.
Lovely course
Balcarrick is a great course in great condition. It's a pleasure to play and is very fair. I love the drivable par 4 to start both 9s. I can't fault this course in any way.
I will be back soon.
Beautiful course
Despite giving up after 10 holes due to the terribly slow pace of play, I loved this course and definitely will be back. Quite different from what you might expect of a course so close to the sea. Has a parkland feel albeit with quite a bit of water to contend with. Greens were in terrific condition for the time of year as were the tee boxes. Holes were a good challenge for a high handicapper. Look forward to my next visit when there aren't belligerent old boys playing at a snail's pace!
Dublin Links Golf Package
Northern Ireland & Dublin Classic Golf Tour
Royal County Down Golf Package
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