The reason why Ballybunion Golf Club’s Cashen Course is often overshadowed by the Old Course is not because it presents any less of a challenge. Quite the contrary, actually. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. in 1984, the Cashen Course keeps even the most seasoned golfers on their toes. It is less tame than its older counterpart in every regard, from its strong, unpredictable winds to its higher dunes and deeper valleys.