Ballybunion Golf Club
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The Ballybunion Golf Club in County Kerry, Ireland (founded in 1893) had barely opened its doors before experiencing financial problems. An investment from Colonel Bartholomew saved the club in 1906, and nine new holes were promptly laid out. By 1927 the course had been expanded to 18 holes, and in 1937 it was remodeled to be a 6,542-yard, par 71 course.
Considered one of the finest links courses in the world, Ballybunion's reputation grew over time. Unfortunately, its remote locale on the Irish coast has prevented the course from being selected for many top championship events. Still, a number of the world's best players have found their way to the famed course. One, in particular, has had a lasting impact. Tom Watson first visited Ballybunion in 1981 and has returned often. In 1995, he remodeled Ballybunion into the course that exists today.[1] In 2005 Ballybunion was ranked by Golf Digest as the seventh best course in the world outside the United States.[2][3]
[edit] References
- ^ "Course Review". top100golfcourses.co.uk. http://www.top100golfcourses.co.uk/htmlsite/productdetails.asp?id=10. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Brice, David (20 November 2009). "Ballybunion: A name that thrills every golf aficionado". Golf International Inc.. PGA Tour. http://www.pgatour.com/2009/tourlife/travel/11/17/cow/index.html. Retrieved 4 July 2010.
- ^ "Golf Courses in Southern Ireland". USA Today. http://traveltips.usatoday.com/golf-courses-southern-ireland-11594.html. Retrieved 4 July 2010.
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Coordinates: 52°30′07″N 9°40′37″W / 52.50202°N 9.676951°W
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