Ballina Golf Club

Ballina Golf Club sits along the River Moy in County Mayo, designed by Eddie Hackett and opened in 1910 with later revisions by the prolific Irish architect. The course occupies relatively flat parkland terrain on the edge of town, a setting that contrasts with the more dramatic coastal links found elsewhere in the west of Ireland. Hackett, known for his economical routing and ability to work with modest budgets across rural Ireland, shaped a layout that makes thoughtful use of the property's mature trees, the river boundary, and internal water features. The Moy itself comes into play on several holes, adding both strategic interest and scenic value to the round. The course presents a traditional parkland test with tree-lined fairways and well-bunkered greens, characteristic of Hackett's approach to inland sites. While not among Ireland's championship venues, Ballina serves its local membership and visiting golfers with an honest, playable design that reflects the architect's understanding of the Irish golfing landscape. The town of Ballina is known for its salmon fishing heritage on the Moy, and the club benefits from this setting in one of Mayo's larger towns. The course offers a straightforward golfing experience in the northwest of Ireland, accessible to those exploring the region's more famous links courses at Enniscrone, Carne, and Belmullet. Hackett's work here represents the kind of community-focused design that defines much of Irish golf outside the celebrated championship layouts.