County Kerry is home to some of Ireland's most renowned golf courses, attracting players from around the world with their spectacular scenery, championship layouts, and unforgettable golfing experiences. From dramatic Atlantic links courses to stunning lakeside fairways, these world-class destinations offer something for golfers of all abilities during their stay at The Rose Hotel.
Tralee Golf Club
Tralee Golf Club is one of Ireland's finest championship links golf courses, located in Barrow, County Kerry, along the stunning Wild Atlantic Way. Famously described as "Created by God, designed by Arnold Palmer," this world-class course offers an unforgettable golfing experience surrounded by spectacular Atlantic coastal scenery. Featuring towering sand dunes, rolling fairways, challenging roughs, and dramatic cliff-top tees, Tralee Golf Club is widely regarded as one of the best golf courses in Ireland. The welcoming clubhouse is renowned for its Irish hospitality, excellent dining, and panoramic views.
Just a short drive from Tralee along the stunning Wild Atlantic Way, Ballybunion Golf Club is one of Ireland's most celebrated golfing destinations. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this world-renowned links course attracts golfers from across the globe with its spectacular scenery and championship-calibre golf. Home to two outstanding courses, the legendary Old Course and the challenging Cashen Course, Ballybunion offers an unforgettable golfing experience. Surrounded by towering dunes, rolling fairways, and dramatic coastal views, each course presents its own unique test.
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club offers an exceptional golfing experience with two championship 18-hole courses and a scenic 9-hole academy course. The renowned Killeen Course, a par 72 layout and four-time host of the Irish Open, features stunning lakeside scenery, mature trees, and water features throughout. The par 72 Mahony's Point Course boasts breathtaking views of the Killarney Lakes and the majestic MacGillycuddy's Reeks, with its closing holes regarded as some of the most memorable in Irish golf. For beginners or those looking for a shorter round, the Academy Course provides an enjoyable 9-hole experience suitable for all skill levels.
Waterville Golf Links is a must-play destination for any golf enthusiast visiting Kerry and is consistently ranked among the world's finest links golf courses. Set on a spectacular peninsula of natural dune land, the championship 18-hole course is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Inny River, and beautiful native bogland, creating one of the most scenic and unspoilt golfing environments in Ireland. Steeped in history and local folklore, Waterville offers a truly unique links golf experience, where dramatic fairways and rolling dunes blend seamlessly with the stunning coastal landscape. Its exceptional setting and challenging layout have made it a favourite among golfers from around the world.
