Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Jack Nicholas, to name but three, are added to the never ending list of plaudits that have made the pilgrimage to this spectacular course. This is a true seaside links, virtually treeless, with a distinct lack of man-made influences giving off a rather intimidating, raw like feel to the course. Never more so realised than at the 1st tee no less, with the on looking cemetery offering hardly the most uplifting encouragement to the start of this formidable ride.

Ballybunion’s unique remoteness and the sheer size of the sand dunes make it a honey pot for all golfers - the dunes at Turnburry and St.Andrews are bumps in comparison.

Constantly touted as one of the top 10 courses in the world, visitors come in their hordes to experience this magnificent links.