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County Louth Golf Club (Baltray)

Set along the River Boyne estuary, County Louth at Baltray is a classic out-and-back links refined by Tom Simpson and Molly Gourlay. Its understated routing, natural terrain and championship pedigree have made it a consistent host of Irish Open and leading amateur golf.

  • Carts: Medical Certificate
  • Caddies: Required
  • Airport: Dublin - 45 mins
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Baltray

County Louth Golf Club

A traditional links shaped by Simpson, defined by balance, rhythm and restraint.

  • Simpson’s strategic touch

    Greens, bunkers and angles reward thoughtful positioning

  • A measured championship test

    Par 72, stretching to 7,031 yards across firm links

  • Trusted tournament venue

    Regularly hosts Ireland’s leading amateur championship

  • Along the Boyne estuary

    Holes trace the shifting edge of river and linksland

  • Out-and-back routing

    The course builds steadily before turning for home

  • Between two great link regions

    Well placed between Dublin and Northern Ireland links

County Louth Golf Club at Baltray is one of Ireland’s most respected traditional links, founded in 1892 and later refined by Tom Simpson with input from Molly Gourlay. Set beside the River Boyne estuary, the course follows a natural out-and-back routing that moves with quiet rhythm across firm, understated linksland. 

There is a clarity to the design, where subtle contouring and measured strategy define each hole rather than overt drama. Playing to par 72 at 7,031 yards, Baltray has long been trusted as a championship venue, hosting the Irish Open as well as the East of Ireland Men’s Open Amateur Championship, one of the country’s leading amateur events. The closing stretch returns towards the estuary, where wind direction and firm ground shape decision-making. It is a course that reveals its quality over time, rewarding thoughtful play and an appreciation for traditional links architecture.

 

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Sean Benville - Carr Golf
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Designed specifically for you.

From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.

Plan with our team

Designed specifically for you.

From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.

Sean Benville - Carr Golf

Sean Benville

Trip Planning Manager

Alison Duffin Carr Golf

Alison Duffin

Events Manager

Susan McCann - Carr Golf

Susan McCann

Chief Operating Officer