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Golfing

The golf courses of Kerry, Ireland rank among the best in the world which is why Ireland is a haven for golfers being home to 40 of the world’s links courses.

The Southwest of Ireland is now recognised as one of the most popular golf destinations in the world. No golf vacation in Ireland would be complete without playing one or more of Kerry’s famed Links Courses. We at The Heights can provide you with special golfing packages so you can make the most of your Golfing trip.

For assistance in planning your golfing vacations and book your stay contact our reservations team here. We offer an array of services to make your Golf Break as seamless as possible!

 

  • Proximity to Courses - Close proximity to all of the courses in Kerry
  • Tee Time Assistance – concierge service to book preferred tee times.
  • Golf Packages – stay & play offers, including green fees, transport, and meals.
  • Club Storage & Drying Rooms – secure, ventilated storage for clubs, trolleys, and shoes.
  • Golf Transfers – shuttle service to/from local courses

 

 

Summary of Course Types in the local area

Course Name Type
Ballybunion (Old & Cashen) Premier Links
Waterville Golf Links Top-Ranked Links
Tralee Golf Club Links (Arnold Palmer)
Dooks Golf Club Classic Links
Dingle Golf Links (Ceann Sibéal) Links
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (3 courses) Parkland Championship
Beaufort Golf Club Inland Parkland
Ring of Kerry Golf Club Heathland / Parkland
Castlegregory Golf Links 9-hole Links
Ross Golf Club Shorter Scenic Course
Castlerosse Golf Club Ring of Kerry Region
Killorglin Golf Club Regional Club
Parknasilla Golf Club Kenmare Area
Kenmare Golf Club Regional Club
Skellig Bay Golf Club Nearby Waterville

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Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

  • Website: killarneygolfclub.ie
  • Holes: Two 18‑hole championship courses (Killeen and Mahony’s Point) plus a 9‑hole Academy Course (Lackabane)
  • Highlights:
    Nestled within Killarney National Park beside the lakes of Lough Leane, it's one of Ireland's most esteemed clubs. The Killeen Course (par 72, ~7,031 yds) has hosted the Irish Open (1991, 1992, 2010, 2011) and the Curtis Cup (1996), and was the venue for the 2025 European Amateur Team Championship (July 8–12, 2025). The Academy Course, a par 36, offers a quick yet engaging round. Comprehensive practice facilities, including driving bays and short-game areas, complement an excellent clubhouse and dining amenities

Tralee Golf Club

Located on the Atlantic coast of Ireland’s south west is a Golf Club listed as one of the Top Ten Ocean Courses in the world. With its unique combination of traditional seaside golf links and world-famous scenery it’s no wonder its widely acclaimed as one of the finest courses in the world.

  • Holes: 18
  • Website: traleegolfclub.com
  • Highlights: An Arnold Palmer–designed links course on the Atlantic coast, measuring nearly 7,000 yards, offering sweeping seaside scenery and a storied cinematic backdrop (Ryan’s Daughter filming locale)

Waterville Golf Club

Rated among the top links in Britain and Ireland, this golfing gem has truly earned its place as one of the world's great links courses and has stood the test of time since 1889. No two holes are alike, and Waterville is a unique combination of classic links land in a pristine remote setting. It’s beauty and challenge was recently enhanced by world renowned architect, Tom Fazio.

  • Holes: 18 (two 9‑hole loops)
  • Website: watervillegolflinks.ie
  • Highlights: Revived in the 1960s by Jack Mulcahy with Eddie Hackett and Claude Harmon, and refined by Tom Fazio. A championship par‑72 layout ranging from ~5,370 to ~7,350 yards across five tee sets. Vogue‑ranked among the UK's top links, with dramatic ocean views and a rugged yet captivating design

Ring of Kerry Golf Club

  • Website: ringofkerrygolf.com
  • Holes: 18
  • Highlights:
    A newer parkland-heathland blend course perched on rising terrain near Kenmare. Designed by Eddie Hackett and Ron Kirby, it features tree-lined fairways, varied terrain, and panoramic views of Kenmare Bay and the Caha Mountains. The modern clubhouse includes a restaurant (Nua Vista), and the club hosts open fixtures, practice facilities, and even wedding events

Castlerosse Golf Club

  • Website: castlerosse.ie (via Castlerosse Resort)
  • Holes: 9 (par 36)
  • Highlights:
    A unique 9‑hole parkland course offering dramatic views over Lough Leane and the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. Perfect for a quick round, it’s situated adjacent to Killarney Golf & Fishing Club and is often paired with rounds there in value packages

Dooks Golf Club

Dooks Golf Club was founded in 1889 and is one of the five oldest links courses in Ireland.

With its seaside setting it’s a once in a lifetime experience. This course is nearly 6,600 yards from the back tees and with its stunning backdrop and less than 40 minutes from The Heights, Dooks is an ideal golfing location.

  • Holes: 18
  • Website: dooks.com
  • Highlights: Established in 1889, one of Ireland’s oldest links. Originally a 9‑hole course, extended to 18 in the 1970s via Eddie Hackett, later enhanced by Martin Hawtree. Voted Ireland’s “Most Scenic Golf Course 2020,” with sweeping views across Dingle Bay and McGillycuddy’s Reeks

Ballybunion Golf Club

Located on the north-west coast of Kerry, on a stunning stretch of sand dunes are two wonderfully challenging and unique links golf courses at Ballybunion - The Old Course with its contoured fairways and grassy dunes it’s no wonder these challenging holes have been rated among the best in the world and The Trent Jones Cashen Course which offers breath-taking views of the shoreline.

  • Holes: 36 (2 links courses: Old Course & Cashen Course)
  • Website: ballybuniongolfclub.ie
  • Highlights: Founded in 1893, the Old Course is widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest seaside links—Tom Watson and Herbert Warren Wind have sung its praises. The Cashen Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1984), offers a more dramatic challenge

Dingle Golf Links (Ceann Sibéal) 

  • Holes: 18 (Par 72; ~6,696 yards)
  • Website: dinglelinks.com
  • Highlights: Designed by Eddie Hackett (with Christy O’Connor Jr.), this rugged links features a stream traversing 12–13 holes, carving through dunes and fescue greens. Positioned as possibly the westernmost golf course in Europe, it’s celebrated for its wild beauty, breath-taking views, and vibrant hospitality

Beaufort Golf Club

  • Website: beaufortgc.com
  • Holes: 18
  • Highlights:
    An 18‑hole parkland championship course just 10 minutes from Killarney on the Ring of Kerry road by McKenzie & Ebert and Arthur Spring. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the play flows through mature woodlands, lakes, rolling meadows, and ancient castle ruins, including the 15th‑century Castle Core by the 13th green. Renowned for its striking setting and maturing design, it's a favorite year‑round destination for parkland golf.

Kenmare Golf Club

  • Website: kenmaregolfclub.com
  • Holes: 18 (par 71; ~6,086 yds from blue tees) i
  • Highlights:
    Founded in 1903 and designed by Eddie Hackett, this parkland course sits between Kenmare Bay and the Caha Mountains. It’s accessible, centrally located just a couple of minutes’ walk from Kenmare’s town centre, and offers warm hospitality in its clubhouse with the “Mike Casey's on the Green” restaurant
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