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Our selected golf courses: Killarney - Ballybunion - Waterville - Dooks - Doonbeg - Tralee - Lahinch
Killarney – 3 courses
A beautiful setting along the shores of Lough Leane.
As Henry Longhurst put it: “Only a man devoid of soul could
not rapture in the splendour and tranquility of Killarney Golf
Course”.
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Mahoney’s Point
Architect:
Sir. G. Campbell (1891)
18 holes: 6,164m: par 72.
The original Killarney test and many people's favourite - although the debate rages the full length of Killarney every night... Mahoney's Point is the shortest of the three Killarney courses, but demands thoughtful play to attack the well guarded Greens. The course builds to a climax with the three closing holes alongside the lough lingering in the memory - particularly the par three 18th with its Green jutting into the water. |
Killeen
Architects:
E. Hackett & W. O'Sullivan (1971)
18 holes: 6,474m: par 72
A recently remodelled course (it was closed for most of 2005/6), Killarney's Killeen course is now enjoying a renewed flush of popularity. The course winds its way around Lough Leane and is a joy to walk for the scenery alone. The course itself is a strong parkland test with good bunkering and Greens that are fast yet receptive.
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Lackabane
Architect:
D. Steele.
18 holes: 6,410m: par 72.
A more recent addition to the Killarney threesome; Lackabane sits over the road from the Clubhouse and so away from the Lough. The course has been well designed on a tricky patch of land, agricultural warehouses protrude into the layout from the roadside, but whilst paying they seem to slide out of view.
A good place to warm-up for your Killarmey golf - albeit on a course that hosted the Ladies Open! |
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Architects: A. Mulcahy & E. Hackett (1889)
18 holes: 7,225yds: par 72.
The scenery en-route gives you some idea of the
treat in store. About as far West in Ireland/Europe as you can travel, but the trip is more than worth it to tee it up on this magnificent natural links. Undoubtedly one of the world’s great courses.
A favourite of the late, great, Payne Stewart.
N.B. We can easily arrange for you to stay at the Butler's Arms hotel in town if you would like to spend a few days in Waterville - and why not! |
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Ballybunion – Old
Architects: L. Hewson & J. McKenna (1893)
18 holes: 6,593yds: par 71.
A pure links course, constantly in the World Top Ten and rated by Tom
Watson as “the best in the world”. What more can we add?
N.B. Day ticket (Old + Cashen) is very good value, if you have the courage and the strength! |
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– Cashen
Architect: R. Trent Jones
Snr. (1971)
18 holes: 6,306yds: par 72.
The "other" course at Ballybunion, which many agree is the tougher of the two with its snaking fairways and hidden Greens.
Somewhat overshadowed by the praise that has been ladled upon the Old Course; 'tis a shame to come to Ballybunion and not experience the delights of both courses.
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Doonbeg
Architects: G. Norman (2003)
18 holes: 7,225yds: par 72.
Greg Norman's
first opus in Europe - and what a start. Admittedly he had almost the perfect tract of land to play with, but he has added a lot and subtracted nothing from the original wild beauty of this stretch of bracing coastline. |
Tralee
Architect:
A. Palmer (1895)
18 holes: 6,877yds:
par 71.
The huge dunes of the back nine catch your eye
as you head down the first, but don’t be distracted as you will
need all your skill to make it through the front nine to the turn... |
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Ring of Kerry
Architect:
E. Hackett (1998)
18 holes: 6,923yds:
par 72.
A parkland course in another wonderful setting,
made all the more enjoyable by oftentimes looking down on the surrounding landscape. Quite
a hilly course so a buggy worth considering. If you have heard stories about the unplayable contours on the Greens, rest assured that these were dug up and re-laid in 2001 (frankly, they needed it!).
Ring of Kerry is now a very proper golf course.
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Dooks
Architect: The Members (1889) & M. Hawtree (2002)
18 holes: 6,586yds: par 71.
It seems that the holes at Dooks have been selected rather
than designed with greens and fairways falling naturally amongst
the humps and hollows of the medium-sized rolling dunes. Dooks should not be overlooked if you are golfing in this part of the Emerald Isle.
The lovely old Clubhouse has now been replaced by a more modern design, yet is still as warm and friendly as ever. |
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Killorglin
Architect:
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18 holes:
A no-nonsense parkland course that offers great value golf and lovely views from the elevated Clubhouse.
A friendly Club, with very reasonable Green-fees, where you will be warmly welcomed and meet a lot of truly local golfers. |
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Beaufort. Architect:
Dr. A. Spring.
18 holes: 6,587m: par 71
Encircled by MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the
pretty Beaufort course enjoys a setting that is pure Kerry.
Dingle. Architects:
E. Hackett & C. O’Connor Jnr.
18 holes: 6,690yds: par 72.
On the tip of the Dingle peninsula, Dingle is
a savage beauty. Here you feel locked in a battle with Nature itself
as you tread the pure links turf between the mountains and the sea.
Other courses to consider:
Shannon G.C. –
Very handy if you are flying from Shannon airport.
Adare Manor –
Close to Limerick, where there is also excellent accommodation in
apartments and the Castle itself.
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