Golfing Holidays in Ireland

Coolclogher House is the perfect rental property for a Golfing Vacation in Ireland. Ireland is a Golf adventurers dream, with over 400 Golf Courses throughout the length and breadth of the country to choose from. Whether you are a dedicated and experienced Golfer or a relative novice you are sure to enjoy an unforgettable round of golf at one of the numerous 18 hole and Championship Golf Courses within easy driving distance of Coolclogher House.

The wonderful natural beauty of Co Kerry provides a stunning backdrop to many of the courses detailed below - but beware, with such breathtaking scenery all around, it can be difficult to keep your eye on the ball!

Killarney Golf Club
Golf has been played in Killarney since 1891, originally on a nine hole inland course. Then in 1930 it was expanded to an 18 hole course. The expansion brought the course to the lakeside and added outstanding beauty.

Killeen
The flagship of Killarney's three courses, this is truly one of the greatest courses in the country. At 6474 metres it will certainly challenge the longest of hitters and with water on almost every hole accuracy is essential. Killeen played host to the Carroll's Irish Open in both 1991 and 1992, and proved to be a stern test for the Pro's. For the 1991 Carroll's Irish Open, only three players finished under par for the tournament.

Mahony's Point
Killarney's second superb course, situated beside the famous Lakes of Killarney, is a good test for golfers of all skill levels. At 6164 metres it is the shortest of the three courses, but with a combination of well undulated greens, well positioned bunkers and water hazards, wayward shots may find big trouble.

Lackabane
The latest addition to the Club, this course is still in its infancy but is already proving to be quite a challenge. At 6410 metres it is of championship standards and the design is fantastic. With lakes and streams running through the course, it adds to the beauty and also adds a lot of danger to crooked shots.

Tralee Golf Club
Representing the first European design of Arnold Palmer, Tralee Golf Club in southwestern Ireland is one of the most spectacularly beautiful golf courses you will ever encounter. And while beauty often masks certain deficiencies in a golf course, that is certainly not the case with Tralee. Having completed his masterpiece, Palmer commented: "I have never come across a piece of land so ideally suited for the building of a golf course. I am happy that we have one of the world's great links here".

Ross Golf Club
This is a unique championship standard 9 hole course, only 5 minutes walk from Coolclogher House. A truly spectacular setting with mountains, lakes, woodland, Ross Castle and Flesk River. Affiliated to the Golfing Union of Ireland and with professional tuition available, Ross Golf Club is the ideal setting to play a relaxed round of golf and meet some of the locals. Refreshments are available all day and there are clubs and caddy cars for hire.

Beaufort Golf Club
Set among 200 year old trees, 12th century castle ruins, fairy lios and rolling hills, Beaufort Golf Course is designed for all golfers and is within 15 minutes of Coolclogher House.

The course presents magnificent views of the McGillycuddy Reeks from all points. Carved from natural terrain, every hole offers the golfer fair but demanding shots with lake, mature trees and deep bunkers penalising the wayward. Special features on this par 71 Championship course are the multiple tee boxes, generous fairways, large contoured greens, and Castle Core which dominates the back nine is an integral part of this challenge.

Waterville Golf Club
Described by one enthusiast as 'The Hope Diamond' on the Ring of Kerry, this course was the dream of Irish American Jack Mulcahy. Designed by Irelands pre-eminent golf architect, Eddie Hackett, Waterville has achieved status as 'one of the best' in only 25 years. The 14th and 18th holes were selected by Christy O'Connor in his all-Ireland greatest 18. From the 17th tee you have spectacular views of the course, the bay, the sea and the distant mountains. Every hole is distinct with not a weak one to be found among them.

Ballybunnion Golf Club

The Old Course
Located on the Shannon estuary, it is a true seaside links course, virtually treeless and a course of sharp contours throughout. There appears to be no man- made influence. It looks like a course laid out on land back in the 10th century where there is a wild look to the place with long grass covering the dunes that pitch and roll throughout the course making it very intimidating. Yet the course is eminently fair. While there would appear to be a lot of blind shots, there aren’t. Even where there are blind shots, you are given a good idea where you must hit the ball. The course doesn’t fool you altogether!

The Cashen Course
From the moment that you shoot out of the funnel at the 1st right, up until your final drive over a wasteland, and thence to the magnificent finish of the elevated 18th green, you will have traversed a quite incredible golf course. Many of the green surfaces, traps and contours have been created by nature, no architect could have designed better.

There is no more natural a golf hole in the world than the 10th, an outrageously beautiful stretch of God-given terrain but many will consider the 13th to be the most spectacular hole on the course. From the landing area you will be looking at perhaps the most superb green-site that has been conceived. As for the par fives, their length and challenge is matched only by their stunning beauty.

Ring of Kerry Golf Club
As one of Kerry's foremost golfing experiences, the Ring of Kerry Golf Club sits majestically overlooking spectacular Kenmare Bay. This 18 hole, par-71 world-class, golf course nestles between the towering majesty of the MacGillycuddy Reeks and the Caha mountains and enjoys an unspoilt view of one of the most panoramic scenes to be found on any golf course in Ireland.

Designed as a 'world class' golf course you will find the course sufficiently flexible to challenge competent and experienced players from the back teeing areas, yet capable of being played and enjoyed by the average handicap player from middle and forward teeing areas. The course is also of a standard capable of hosting smaller professional golf events, both Irish and European.

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