Ballyneal Golf and Hunt Club
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- 7,051yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 2006
- Access
- Private
- Design
- Modern
History
Ballyneal Golf and Hunt Club, Tom Doak's 2006 minimalist masterpiece on the high plains of northeastern Colorado, rivals Sand Hills as the purest expression of naturalistic design in post-war American golf. The course occupies a remote site among the dramatic dry canyons and sandhills of the Great Plains, with Doak finding naturally perfect fairways and green sites in the tumbling terrain. Ballyneal entered the rankings at high positions almost immediately after opening and has remained a touchstone of the minimalist movement as a course that defines what great modern design can achieve.
Signature Hole
7th hole, par 4, 430 yards — a dramatic ledge-to-ledge fairway over a canyon, one of the most thrilling approaches in American golf
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ballyneal Golf and Hunt Club public or private?
Ballyneal Golf and Hunt Club is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.
Who designed Ballyneal Golf and Hunt Club?
Ballyneal Golf and Hunt Club was designed by Tom Doak and opened in 2006.
Where does Ballyneal Golf and Hunt Club rank among the top golf courses in America?
Ballyneal Golf and Hunt Club ranks #60 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Ballyneal Golf and Hunt Club?
The signature hole at Ballyneal Golf and Hunt Club is the 7th hole, par 4, 430 yards — a dramatic ledge-to-ledge fairway over a canyon, one of the most thrilling approaches in American golf.