Ballyneal is a truly fascinating club. One of the best I've ever seen. Not being as fortunate as Tom Doak to play the great courses 10 times before rating them, I would give Ballyneal a 10 after playing 45 holes there.
One thing I have not seen discussed here...to me and my eye, the land at Ballyneal rises and falls more like the links courses of Western Ireland than any other land I have seen in the US. For me, that is a really good thing.
John, what are you talking about? That picture only proves the place is beautiful....what possible negative are you trying to point out from that photo. (I am sure the members of the place can't wait to hear what you have to say).
Bart