County Louth
County Louth Golf Club, affectionately known as Baltray, lies along Ireland’s east coast between Dublin and Belfast, offering one of the country’s most authentic and rewarding links golf experiences. Founded in 1892, the course was masterfully redesigned by Tom Simpson in the 1930s, creating a layout that flows effortlessly through the natural dunes and rugged coastal terrain of County Louth.
Baltray is celebrated for its subtle brilliance — there are no gimmicks here, just pure links golf shaped by nature and the elements. The fairways twist and turn through sandy valleys, the greens are beautifully contoured, and the bunkering is both strategic and understated. With the Irish Sea never far from view, the shifting coastal winds ensure that every round offers a fresh challenge and a new perspective.
Host of multiple Irish Open Championships, County Louth has earned its reputation through consistency, balance, and integrity of design. It’s a course that rewards patience and precision rather than sheer power, demanding both strategy and creativity from the first tee to the last green. For golfers seeking authentic Irish links golf within easy reach of Dublin, County Louth Golf Club delivers an experience of exceptional charm, challenge, and natural beauty.
