Donnybrook Country Club

12/02/2023

DONNYBROOK TO CLOSE AS A COUNTRY CLUB

Dear Friends:

In 2001, my father, Jim “JW” Kelly started the construction of the Donnybrook Country Club, at our old family home, formerly called “The Donnybrook Farm”. It was his dream to create a top-class golf center, where golfers could share his love of golf in his own beautiful setting. We opened Donnybrook to the public in 2008. Through the years, Donnybrook had come to be the top-rated customer-reviewed course in Berkshire County. JW’s dream was a great success. Sadly, JW passed away in September 2022.

Since then, I have taken charge. I have never been what you might call a golfer. Donnybrook was not my dream. I am now in my retirement-age years. I have been seeking to sell Donnybrook.

The ultimate thing would be for someone to purchase Donnybrook, and keep the golf course running. We have had several parties interested in the property, but none of them wanted to keep the golf running. It has become clear to me, that in order to sell the property, Donnybrook Country Club must cease golf operations. It has been a tremendously tough decision that Donnybrook will now remain closed as a Country Club and golf course.

I have been there since Day #1. I have seen many great times, many happy gatherings, events, and tournaments. I have worked my father’s dream for many years. It is time for me to move on to my own life. Thanks to all of you who made Donnybrook such a great place. I hope that in the future, just like our former Brodie Mountain Ski Resort, people will look back at Donnybrook with a smile.

Sincerely,

Matt Kelly

11/10/2022

Donnybrook will be closing Friday evening, November 11th.

I want to thank you for making the 2022 golf season at Donnybrook such a nice season.
We really value you as patrons of Donnybrook.

Let me address the rumors:
As you may know, Donnybrook has been under contract for several months.
At this time, Donnybrook has not been sold.
We have had absolutely no contact with any celebrity buyers.
Donnybrook remains for sale.
Since there is no sale, at this time, we are still conducting “business as usual”.
We are still booking tournaments and outings for next season, with the caveat that if
Donnybrook sells, we may not be able to honor the agreements.
We are still selling Memberships for the 2023 season.
Should Donnybrook sell, we will rebate any fees paid on a pro-rated basis.

I would like to wish you all the best for the upcoming Holidays, and winter season.
Please feel free to contact us via this email at any time.

Wishing you all the best, always,

Matt Kelly
Donnybrook Country Club
P.O. Box 1427
775 Williamstown Road (US Route 7)
Lanesborough, MA 01237-1427
413-499-PUTT (7888)
[email protected]

The Berkshires Premier Public Golf Course

09/24/2022

Hello Friends:

It is with a sad heart to report that Jim “JW” Kelly, the Founder of the Donnybrook Country Club has passed on Sunday, September 4th.

To see his obituary:
https://www.iberkshires.com/obituaries/15406/JamesW.Kelly.html

Thanks for all for all of the calls and sympathy.

Sincerely,
Matt Kelly and the Kelly Family
Donnybrook Country Club
P.O. Box 1427
775 Williamstown Road (US Route 7)
Lanesborough, MA 01237-1427
413-458-3664
[email protected]

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Gone home to his maker, James "Jim" W. Kelly, also known as "JW," left this earth on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. He was born "on the kitchen...

07/30/2022

The Pittsfield High School Class of 1981 had a great turnout, and a great day at Donnybrook today! (Saturday, July 30, 2022).

06/10/2022

A TOURNAMENT @ DONNYBROOK YOU ARE WELCOME TO PLAY IN!
The 7th Annual Wisdom Lodge Golf Tournament.
Sunday, August 28, 2022.
Proceeds go to local charities. For further information:
https://app.eventcaddy.com/.../wisdom-lodge-7th-annual...

05/02/2022

NINTH ANNUAL “HOFFMANN HACKERS” GOLF TOURNAMENT IS “FOR THE BIRDS”
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022
Take Off One Stroke For Each Bird Species You Can Identify!
YOU CAN JOIN!!!

For Further Information Contact: Matt Kelly at 413-458-3664 / [email protected]

LANESBOROUGH, MA – The Hoffmann Bird Club (HBC) of Western Massachusetts announces its Ninth Annual “Hoffmann Hackers Golf Classic” which could otherwise be known as “The Longest Bird.” The event will take place at the Donnybrook Country Club, 775 Williamstown Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237, on Friday, June 24, 2022 starting with a “shotgun start” at 4:00 PM. The public is welcome to participate. The 9-hole golf tournament is a fundraiser for Berkshire County’s premier Ornithological Society. There will be a rain date of Friday, July 1, 2022. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE HOFFMANN BIRD CLUB.

The entry fee for the event will be $48.00 per head, which includes placement on a team, 9 holes of golf, with carts included, and an all-you-can-eat barbeque/cook-out following the event. The format will be a “Captain and Crew” or “Best Ball”, but comes with a twist; Each team of four golfers is also responsible to note as many different bird species as possible during the tournament. The number of birds identified may be deducted from that team’s final golf score! Each team will be encouraged to have at least one good “Birder” and one good “Golfer”. There will also be prizes for “Closest to the Pin” and “Longest Drive”. Special prizes will also be awarded for “birdies” and “eagles.”

Non-Golfers are encouraged and welcome to come as spectators, and may pay a fee of $14.00 to participate in the barbecue, which will consist of hamburgers or cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, pickles, chips, and non-carbonated soft drinks. A raffle and other fundraising activities will follow the event.

To sign up, you may request an application by emailing; [email protected] , calling
413-499-7888, or picking one up in person at the Donnybrook Country Club. There will be a limit of
18 teams of four.

HBC TAG SALE:
People can bring in any excess books (especially on birds or birding), birding equipment, or just anything that may sell. All items will be displayed at the HBC Golf Tournament, and all proceeds to go to HBC. ALL ITEMS LEFT UNSOLD SHOULD BE TAKEN BACK BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER.

The Hoffmann Bird Club was established in 1940 with a mission of promoting the study of birds in Berkshire County, and is open to everyone. The club was named in honor of Ralph Hoffmann a naturalist who was born in Berkshire County. See the website at: www.hoffmannbirdclub.org

The Donnybrook Country Club is Berkshire’s newest and most unique Golf Club. Check out the website at: www.donnybrookgolf.com

The Berkshires Premier Public Golf Course

08/07/2021

Thanks to John Kelly for organizing the 1st Annual "Donnybrook In The Morning" Tournament today! It was a great day! Happy Birthday to Tim Kelly!

08/30/2018

Some recent visitors to Donnybrook!
3 Double-breasted Cormorants in the pond.
A Great-blue Heron shows off his new dance.
Fledgling Barn Swallows in the Cart Barn.
A Red-tailed Hawk watches from above.

08/14/2018

Nike Golf Camp @ Donnybrook on July 18, 2018.

04/23/2018

Take Off One Stroke For Each Bird Species You Can Identify!

SIXTH ANNUAL “HOFFMANN HACKERS” GOLF TOURNAMENT IS “FOR THE BIRDS”

For Further Information Contact: Matt Kelly at 413-458-3664 / [email protected]

LANESBOROUGH, MA – The Hoffmann Bird Club (HBC) of Western Massachusetts announces its Sixth Annual “Hoffmann Hackers Golf Classic” which could otherwise be known as “The Longest Bird.”
The event will take place at the Donnybrook Country Club, 775 Williamstown Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237, on Friday, June 22, 2018, starting with a “shotgun start” at 4:00 PM. The public is welcome to participate. The 9-hole golf tournament is a fundraiser for Berkshire County’s premier Ornithological Society. There will be a rain date of June 29th.

The entry fee for the event will be $40.00 per head, which includes placement on a team, 9 holes of golf, with carts included, and an all-you-can-eat barbeque/cook-out following the event. The format will be a “Captain and Crew” or “Best Ball”, but comes with a twist; Each team of four golfers is also responsible to note as many different bird species as possible during the tournament. The number of birds identified may be deducted from that team’s final golf score! Each team will be encouraged to have at least one good “Birder” and one good “Golfer”. There will also be prizes for “Closest to the Pin” and “Longest Drive”. Special prizes will also be awarded for “birdies” and “eagles.”

Non-Golfers are encouraged and welcome to come as spectators, and may pay a fee of $11.00 to participate in the barbecue, which will consist of hamburgers or cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, pickles, chips, and non-carbonated soft drinks. A raffle and other fundraising activities will follow the event.

To sign up, you may request an application by emailing; [email protected] , calling 413-499-7888, or picking one up in person at the Donnybrook Country Club. There will be a limit of 18 teams of four.

HBC TAG SALE:
People can bring in any excess books (especially on birds or birding), birding equipment, or just anything that may sell. All items will be displayed at the HBC Golf Tournament, and all proceeds to go to HBC. ALL ITEMS LEFT UNSOLD SHOULD BE TAKEN BACK BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER.

The Hoffmann Bird Club was established in 1940 with a mission of promoting the study of birds in Berkshire County. The club was named in honor of Ralph Hoffmann a naturalist who was born in Berkshire County. See the website at: www.hoffmannbirdclub.org

The Donnybrook Country Club is Berkshire’s newest and most unique Golf Club. Check out the website at: www.donnybrookgolf.com

Birding the Massachusetts Berkshires and Beyond since 1940