County Louth’s Golf Club, perhaps better known as ‘Baltray’, is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s finest links. Host to the Nissan Irish Open in 2004 which was an unqualified success, it also hosts the East of Ireland Amateur Championship annually, a 72-hole strokesplay national championship.

It is a true links with many challenges, though still playable and enjoyable by every standard of player. It is an opportunity not to be missed.