Old Links at Ballyliffin Golf Club

Old Links at Ballyliffin doesn't just border the Atlantic, it wrestles with it. Shaped over generations by the shifting sands of Donegal's coastline, this links is a reminder that some courses are discovered more than designed.

Forged in an era before manicured perfection, Old Links is rugged and raw, a traditional links with humps, hollows, and the kind of blind shots that demand imagination as much as skill. Wind is the constant companion here, sculpting the turf and influencing every club selection across the undulating fairways that favor a ground game. The course, touched over time by various hands, respects its untamed nature.

Ballyliffin has traditionally cultivated a membership of unpretentious golfers. Here, the focus remains squarely on the game and the camaraderie it fosters.

After a round battling the elements, golfers gather to discuss their rounds over hearty fare.