County Louth Golf Club, affectionately known as 'Baltray,' stands as a testament to golfing excellence. Ranked 8th best in Ireland by Golf Digest, it epitomises the essence of golf. Located in the historic Boyne Valley region along the East coast of Ireland, our award-winning golf club boasts a prime location, only 45 minutes from Dublin Airport and less than an hour from Dublin. Belfast International Airport is also conveniently located just 90 minutes away.
Founded in 1892, County Louth Golf Club has a rich history of producing some of Ireland's greatest golfers. In 1938, renowned Golf Architects Tom Simpson and Molly Gourlay undertook a redesign of the course, creating a par 72 layout that spans 7,031 yards from the back tees. This championship links course is celebrated for offering one of the purest and fairest tests of links golf worldwide. Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley considers it his favourite links course in Ireland, appreciating the unique challenge each hole presents.
In both 2004 and 2009, County Louth Golf Club hosted the European Tour's Irish Open, with the latter event making history as the venue where 2019 Open Champion Shane Lowry triumphed as an Amateur. The village of Baltray itself is renowned for its golf course and offers breathtaking views of the Cooley and Mourne mountains to the north, as well as a six-mile-long beach that stretches over the course's sand dunes.
The club restaurant has gained a stellar reputation for its local dishes, especially fresh seafood sourced from nearby Clogherhead. Additionally, it is one of the unique golf clubs in Ireland to offer accommodation within the clubhouse.
Baltray, located three miles from Drogheda, is a well-preserved village with a rich history and inviting atmosphere. It's a place where the warm Irish hospitality meets the joy of golf. County Louth Golf Club, or Baltray, has a storied past, and its links course, with Tom Gilroy's original vision and Tom Simpson's modifications, continues to challenge and delight golfers from around the world.
Baltray is not just a great golf links; it is a great Golf Club, and they invite you to experience its enduring legacy and exceptional golfing tradition.
ARCHITECT:
Tom Simpson and Molly Gourlay (1938).
COURSE LENGTH:
7,031 yards.
NO OF HOLES:
18 Holes.
PAR:
Par 72.
TYPE OF COURSE:
Classic Links.
VISITORS:
Contact North & West Coast Links.
WEBSITE:
https://www.countylouthgolfclub.com/
PRACTICE FACILITIES:
Practice Range, Chipping Green, Putting Green.
HIRE SERVICES:
Golf Carts, Trolleys, Caddies.