October 2022.
It's a beautiful day in North West Ireland and you're standing on the tee of the 7th hole at the Glashedy Links Course at Ballyliffin Golf Club. A beautiful Irish links day includes, of course, about a 30km/h gentle breeze and it's coming coming off the left as you look 175 yards down at the green where you can't help but notice the large pond on the right side of the green. Since the wind is such a gentle breeze (?!?!), it really shouldn't be a problem but you can't get it out of your mind as you step up to the ball and get ready to hit your shot into the green.
What happens next?
It's a beautiful day in North West Ireland and you're standing on the tee of the 7th hole at the Glashedy Links Course at Ballyliffin Golf Club. A beautiful Irish links day includes, of course, about a 30km/h gentle breeze and it's coming coming off the left as you look 175 yards down at the green where you can't help but notice the large pond on the right side of the green. Since the wind is such a gentle breeze (?!?!), it really shouldn't be a problem but you can't get it out of your mind as you step up to the ball and get ready to hit your shot into the green.
What happens next?
 | Well, hopefully you enter and win our "Win a Trip to Ireland" contest so you can find out how you fared with this shot but, no matter what, this course, and this specific hole with its new tee box, should definitely be on everyone's list of courses they plan to play. |
Ballyliffin is often described as “the Ballybunion of the North” or “the Dornoch of Ireland” and the reason is simple; this wonderful club is set amidst towering natural sand dunes, reminiscent of these iconic golf courses.
Given the incredible piece of golfing land on hand at Ballyliffin, the Glashedy Links was always destined for greatness. The end result however surpassed all expectation and Glashedy Links stands today as a supremely testing and stunningly beautiful links course. Glashedy is destined for recognition as one of the world's finest links.
| From the championship tees, the Glashedy Links is over 7,000 yards in length and the golfer should be assured that there is no gentle introduction. Opening with 3 mighty par 4's, the golfer is led away from the clubhouse and deep into the dunes into a world populated by a plethora of revetted (turf stacked) bunkers. The greens are generally large and full of subtle undulation, while many are two tiered, putting an emphasis on accurate approach shots. |
| The 7th hole on Glashedy Links plays from the highest point on the course and is 175 yards from an elevated tee box some 120 feet above the green to a kidney-shaped putting surface surrounded by towering dunes. |
| The views from the tee box are breathtaking and it’s got to be one of the UK and Ireland’s finest par-3’s and is, without a doubt, one of the most photographed holes in Irish golf. |
This great hole had some work done on it over the winter - a new tee was added to the hole. A bit higher up and to the right of the existing tee block, this new tee area brings the already looming pond even more in play.
To get a look at the new 7th hole, click on this link to see a video provided by the team at Ballyliffin. This is a quick look and the team at Ballyliffin is making a proper flyover video that we will be re-posting on our Instagram page when it is available so keep an eye out for that on your feeds.
To get a look at the new 7th hole, click on this link to see a video provided by the team at Ballyliffin. This is a quick look and the team at Ballyliffin is making a proper flyover video that we will be re-posting on our Instagram page when it is available so keep an eye out for that on your feeds.
With the always present Irish winds, the huge elevation change and that pond in the corner of your eye, par is more than a great accomplishment on this signature hole. The 7th will certainly leave a lasting impression, and be sure to get your own pictures of this iconic hole!!
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