Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
Killarney
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club is one of Ireland’s great parkland golf destinations, set in a truly spectacular position beside Lough Leane in County Kerry. Surrounded by the lakes, mountains and woodland of Killarney National Park, it offers the sort of scenery that makes a golf holiday feel properly special before you have even reached the first tee.
The club is home to two 18-hole championship courses, Killeen and Mahony’s Point, along with the 9-hole Lackabane course. Killeen is the headline test, having hosted the Irish Open on four occasions, and is a strong, scenic parkland layout where water comes into play regularly. It is a course that rewards patient golf, clever course management and a steady nerve around the greens.
Mahony’s Point offers a slightly more relaxed but equally memorable round, with sweeping views across the Killarney Lakes towards the McGillycuddy Reeks. Its closing stretch is a real highlight, especially the famous 18th hole, which plays towards the lake and gives golfers one of the most photogenic finishes in Irish golf.
For a golf holiday in Ireland, Killarney is a superb base. You can enjoy championship parkland golf on your doorstep, then build a wider Kerry golf itinerary with renowned courses such as Dooks, Tralee, Ballybunion and Waterville within reach. Add in Killarney’s lively town centre, traditional Irish hospitality and stunning national park surroundings, and this becomes a brilliant choice for golfers who want more than just the golf. Hashtag Golf Travel can help shape the trip around the right courses, hotels and pace of play.
Cork Airport
77km
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Time Zone:
GMT+10
Currency:
$ (Australian Dollar)
Temperature:
3°C - 24°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.50
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£33
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About The Area
Kenmare is a wonderfully scenic base for a golf holiday in south-west Ireland, combining two characterful local courses with colourful streets, welcoming pubs and dramatic mountain and coastal landscapes. The town sits beside Kenmare Bay where the Ring of Kerry meets the Ring of Beara, making it a strong choice for golfers who want memorable rounds without sacrificing the wider Irish experience. Kerry Airport is the nearest airport, approximately 50 kilometres away by road, although hiring a car is recommended for exploring the surrounding region.
Kenmare Golf Club is an attractive 18-hole course positioned close to the town centre beside the River Roughty Estuary. Its tree-lined parkland holes, waterside setting and views towards the Caha Mountains create a peaceful round that feels closely connected to the landscape. The convenient location also means golfers can return to Kenmare’s restaurants and pubs without a lengthy transfer.
A few miles west of town, Ring of Kerry Golf Club provides a more elevated and dramatic challenge. Designed by Eddie Hackett and Ron Kirby, the 18-hole layout blends heathland and parkland features across varied terrain, with mature trees, changing elevations and sweeping views over Kenmare Bay and the Caha Mountains. Together, the two local courses provide contrasting rounds within a short distance of one another.
Away from golf, Kenmare is known for its independent shops, lively cafés and excellent food scene. Visitors can explore the town’s ancient stone circle, enjoy traditional music or try seafood drawn from the surrounding Atlantic waters. Its position also makes it easy to spend a day driving the Ring of Kerry, visiting Killarney National Park or following the quieter roads of the Beara Peninsula.
We particularly recommend Kenmare from late spring to early autumn, when longer daylight hours provide more time for golf, sightseeing and scenic drives. It is ideal for couples and groups seeking traditional Irish hospitality, beautiful landscapes and a relaxed alternative to a busier resort-based golf break.
