Classic links · County Kerry

Ballybunion Golf Club (Old Course)

Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland · Area: Southwest Ireland

Can we play it?

Yes, on weekday mornings from mid-April to early October, paid in full in advance. Men need a handicap of 24 or less (women 36), and every group must take at least one caddie or forecaddie. Add it to your trip and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time for you.

• Access

  Old Course visitor times are mornings, Monday to Friday, mid-April to early October (13 April–2 October in 2026), excluding bank holiday Mondays. Weekends are members only.

• The catch

  Cancellations within six months of play forfeit the full green fee, with no exceptions for flight delays or illness.

• Our tip

  Fix your Ballybunion morning first, then build the trip around it, and buy travel insurance. The Cashen Course next door takes visitors in the afternoon.

Course type

Links

Visitor days

Mon–Fri mornings · mid-Apr to early Oct · no weekends or bank holiday Mondays

Handicap limit

Men 24, women 36 · bring a certificate to show the 1st-tee starter

Green fee

$465–$520€400–€450 · 2026 · checked 15 Oct 2026

Rates

2026 Old Course rates: €400 mid-season (13–30 Apr 2026), €450 high season (1 May–2 Oct 2026). 2027 rates not yet published by the club

How to book

With your trip: Scotland Golf Tours requests it for youThe club also takes bookings direct

Caddies

Required: at least one caddie or forecaddie per group. Senior caddie €110 ($130) single, €160 double; junior €70; forecaddie €120 (1–3 golfers) or €140–€160 (4 golfers; the club page shows both figures). 2026 rates, paid to the caddie.

Buggies and trolleys

No buggies on the Old Course (Cashen only, €60). Electric trolley €25, club hire €65.

Check-in

Bring your booking confirmation to club reception; show handicap certificate to the 1st-tee starter. No arrival time stated.

Nearest airport

Kerry Airport (KIR) · 55 min

How to get a tee time

Put Ballybunion Golf Club (Old Course) in your trip and the specialists handle the booking.

Build a trip around Ballybunion Golf Club (Old Course)

Other courses on our list nearby. Drive times are best case, without traffic. Add the ones you like and we’ll plan the route.

• Ballybunion Golf Club (Old Course) · you’re herein your trip
• +Tralee55 min
• +Dooks1 h 10 min
• +Adare Manor1 h 15 min

FAQ

Can visitors play the Old Course?

Yes, weekday mornings from mid-April to early October. Weekends and bank holiday Mondays are for members.

Can you book Ballybunion Golf Club (Old Course) for us?

Yes. Build your trip with Ballybunion Golf Club (Old Course) in it and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time and sends a final quotation. Nothing is booked until you confirm.

Can we book it ourselves?

Yes, directly with the club. If Ballybunion Golf Club (Old Course) is one of several courses on your trip, it’s simpler to plan the whole trip in one go.

What handicap do we need?

24 or less for men and 36 or less for women. Bring a certificate for the starter.

Do we have to take a caddie?

Yes, every group needs at least one caddie or forecaddie. A senior caddie is €110 ($130) a bag in 2026.

What's the dress code?

No denim, collarless or sleeveless shirts, cargo or untailored shorts, jerseys, tracksuits or trainers. Soft spikes only, and no alcohol on the course.

What if we have to cancel?

Full refund only if you cancel more than six months ahead. Inside six months the whole green fee is lost.

1. 1. Ballybunion GC: Visitors (fees, times, T&Cs, caddies)15 Oct 2026
2. 2. Irish Times: Ireland's soaring green fees (2027 rates)15 Oct 2026
3. 3. Teach de Broc: location15 Oct 2026
4. 4. Visit Ballybunion: accommodation15 Oct 2026

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