Ballybunion Golf Club (Old)
Ballybunion, Ireland
What Should You Expect to Shoot?
These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.
Championship
Rating 72.0 · Slope 136 · Par 71 · 6,706 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 79 | +8 |
| 10 | 13 | 85 | +14 |
| 15 | 19 | 91 | +20 |
| 20 | 25 | 97 | +26 |
| 25 | 31 | 103 | +32 |
| 30 | 37 | 109 | +38 |
Medal
Rating 70.0 · Slope 131 · Par 71 · 6,319 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 75 | +4 |
| 10 | 11 | 81 | +10 |
| 15 | 16 | 86 | +15 |
| 20 | 22 | 92 | +21 |
| 25 | 28 | 98 | +27 |
| 30 | 34 | 104 | +33 |
Club
Rating 68.0 · Slope 126 · Par 71 · 5,977 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 71 | +0 |
| 10 | 8 | 76 | +5 |
| 15 | 14 | 82 | +11 |
| 20 | 19 | 87 | +16 |
| 25 | 25 | 93 | +22 |
| 30 | 30 | 98 | +27 |
Forward
Rating 73.0 · Slope 130 · Par 74 · 5,468 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 78 | +4 |
| 10 | 11 | 84 | +10 |
| 15 | 16 | 89 | +15 |
| 20 | 22 | 95 | +21 |
| 25 | 28 | 101 | +27 |
| 30 | 34 | 107 | +33 |
Ladies
Rating 73.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 5,400 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 80 | +8 |
| 10 | 13 | 86 | +14 |
| 15 | 18 | 91 | +19 |
| 20 | 24 | 97 | +25 |
| 25 | 30 | 103 | +31 |
| 30 | 36 | 109 | +37 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Yards | 375 | 397 | 209 | 507 | 517 | 368 | 407 | 137 | 430 | 3,347 | 328 | 397 | 196 | 478 | 131 | 199 | 490 | 383 | 370 | 2,972 | 6,319 |
| Stroke Index | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 |
Holes That Decide Your Round
Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →
Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.
Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.
Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.
Pre-Round Checklist for Ballybunion Golf Club (Old)
Your Game Plan for Ballybunion Golf Club (Old)
The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.
Tee Sets
Championship
- Yards:
- 6,706
- Par:
- 71
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 136
Medal
- Yards:
- 6,319
- Par:
- 71
- Course Rating:
- 70.0
- Slope:
- 131
Club
- Yards:
- 5,977
- Par:
- 71
- Course Rating:
- 68.0
- Slope:
- 126
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,468
- Par:
- 74
- Course Rating:
- 73.0
- Slope:
- 130
Ladies
- Yards:
- 5,400
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 73.0
- Slope:
- 130
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Ballybunion Golf Club (Old)?
Ballybunion Golf Club (Old) is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,319 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,347 yards), back nine par 35 (2,972 yards).
What is the longest hole at Ballybunion Golf Club (Old)?
The longest hole is hole 5, a par 5 playing 517 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Ballybunion Golf Club (Old)?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 368 yards.
What should I shoot at Ballybunion Golf Club (Old)?
Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.