Tralee

Tralee

March 11, 2019 Off By BBF

Western Ireland: Tralee
Tralee is about an hour from Killarney on the Bay of Tralee. The golf course is from the late 1800s, but it’s current configuration was put together by Arnold Palmer in the 1980s. The golf course is unique. Basically every hole has a view of the water and the front 9 has ancient stone fences that are left for effect, but very much can come into play for the errant or poorly advised shot. Wind and weather can be a factor at Tralee. Be sure to leave time after your round for drinks in the clubhouse. The restaurant has a magnificent view of the golf course and the water behind it. When making a trip to Western Ireland Tralee is a must visit. 

– Spectacle/ visual: 8
– History: 8
– New/ancient: Ancient(ish)
– Playability : 8
– Memorability : 8
– Buddy-a-bility : NA
– Service/etc: 7
– Value: ?
– Shopping: Small pro shop with very nicely pre selected assortment of high quality merchandise at reasonable prices. 
– Warm up facilities/Range:

CategoryEurope: Ireland Four Buckets
TagsGolf Course Reviews

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BBF or “Big Ball First” comes from a golf saying for hitting a shot fat. Or hitting the “big ball first” in that you hit the ground (the big ball) before hitting the golf ball. In the BBF blog, it’s a metaphor for traveling the planet, soaking in exclusive experiences, and pointing people to the Awesome, the Great, the Good, and the not so good out there. We’re hitting the big ball running with tales from international golf courses, with fine wine, fine food, did I mention golf…well, especially the ‘buddies bucket list golf trips’. The hope is that like minded people will enjoy the stories, and hopefully use it as a reference point. If this blog helps people prioritize the experiences they want to have on our planet then we will have succeeded on our mission. We only have so many go’s at “bucket list” travel experiences. Especially the bucket list buddies golf experiences. My hope is you can refine your experience based upon my learning, and take your “big ball first” experiences to the next level.