Published on March 20th, 2013

Killorglin Golf Club

Killorglin is known by most for its association with the world famous Puck Fair. One of Ireland’s oldest festivals has huge pulling power and brings thousands of people to the locality from Ireland and beyond for some “ceoil, craic agus caint” in the month of August each year.

However Killorglin is far from a one trick pony. The town can now boast another reason for visitors to come calling as it has one of the county’s top golf courses on its doorstep. Killorglin Golf Club is a gem. It is a beautiful course, in one of the most stunning locations in Ireland. This 18-hole parkland course is set in the splendour of the Iveragh Peninsula.

Located only 20 minutes from Killarney, (where there is no end of great courses) Killorglin Golf Club has to be on top of its game if it is to compete with some of the heavy weights in Irish golfing circles and credit to the These days a modern course has to provide much more than in previous years. It’s not enough to supply a good course with adequate facilities. It’s not enough for courses to be reasonably priced. A course needs to have it all. Staff need to be friendly, prices need to be attractive, the look and the feel of the place needs to be right and the area surrounding the course needs to provide something for the visiting golfer.

Killorglin ticks all the boxes for the modern golfer. The course is a challenge. The facilities are spot on. The scenery is unrivalled and the value for money is exceptional. Killorglin the Golf Club and Killorglin the town, cater perfectly for the travelling player like nowhere else. Nowhere knows how to cater for the visitor better than Kerry and to be fair to Killorglin and its golf club they don’t let the side down in this regard.

THE COURSE

Rob Armstrong (Golfing in Ireland) stated: “the clubhouse has one of the most stunning views in all of Irish Golf”. To be fair to Armstrong it is hard to beat the view from the 19th. A mixture of water, greenery and mountains definitely make for an awe-inspiring view. Armstrong’s analysis regarding the views from outside the course are definitely on the money but the course itself has a lot more to offer the visiting player, keen to experience a good test of his/her abilities. The course is among the most scenic anywhere, overlooking the River Laune as it enters Dingle Bay and the Atlantic.

An Eddie Hackett-designed 18 hole Par 72 parkland course that can hold its head up against the best in the area, Killorglin is a perfect example of the value and quality that Munster golf clubs are offering those from inside and outside the province. On one side it is overshadowed by the majestic Macgillicuddy Reeks mountain range (including Carrauntouhill, Ireland’s highest mountain) and on the other it enjoys magnificent panoramic views of Dingle Bay and the Slieve Mish range beyond.

At 6,435 yards with an equal Par 36  front and back nine, Killorglin is a challenging but fair course that will test your ability to use most of the clubs in your bag.

HISTORY

Golf was first played in Killorglin as far back as the 1890s. The Sportsman’s Holiday Guide of 1897 states: “There is a nine-hole course here which is open to visitors at any of the hotels. The course is considered to be a very sporting one”. While the course written about in the 19th  century holiday guide didn’t have a long life, the seeds had been sown in the area and although it took almost another 100 years to produce the golf course that we know today the wait has definitely been worth it. 1992 saw the golf return to Killorglin when the 18-hole course that we now know as Killorglin Golf Club opened its doors to the public at Stealroe.

FACILITIES

Killorglin Golf Club has all the facilities that you would expect to find at any top golf club. A homely bar and clubhouse make the visitor feel  immediately comfortable.

THE COURSE

Rob Armstrong (Golfing in Ireland) stated: “the clubhouse has one of the most stunning views in all of Irish Golf”. To be fair to Armstrong it is hard to beat the view from the 19th. A mixture of water, greenery and mountains definitely make for an awe-inspiring view. Armstrong’s analysis regarding the views from outside the course are definitely on the money but the course itself has a lot more to offer the visiting player, keen to experience a good test of his/her abilities.

The course is among the most scenic anywhere, overlooking the River Laune as it enters Dingle Bay and the Atlantic. An Eddie Hackett-designed 18 hole Par 72 parkland course that can hold its head up against the best in the area, Killorglin is a perfect example of the value and quality that Munster golf clubs are offering those from inside  and outside the province.

On one side it is overshadowed by the majestic Macgillicuddy Reeks mountain range (including Carrauntouhill, Ireland’s highest mountain) and on the other it enjoys magnificent panoramic views of Dingle Bay and the Slieve Mish range beyond. At 6,435 yards with an equal Par 36 to cater to their customers’ wishes and they are more than happy to pull out all the stops for visitors who have use of the clubs facilities.

Visitors also have use of the club’s Pro Shop, changing rooms and showers with full bar and dining facilities. Players can also avail of club, buggy and trolley hire facilities with caddies available if booked in advance. The Clubhouse is wheelchair friendly and also has a function room available on request.

RATES

Green Fee Rates start at €20 per person for Seniors/Juniors and €25 for others. Every Thursday during the months of May, June, July and August is “Open Day”, with course fee + competition only €25.00. (G.U.I card essential for competition).

Every Wednesday during the months of May, June, July and August there will be a Special offer of €30 for two golfers.