Luxury Golfing Vacations, Kerry, Ireland
Parkland & Links Golf, Kerry
Coolclogher House provides a private manor house rental for golfing groups visiting County Kerry. Located just outside Killarney, the house offers exclusive use, privacy, and easy access to many of Ireland’s most highly regarded links and parkland golf courses, several of them only a short drive away.
Killarney is a natural base for a golf holiday, combining exceptional courses with dramatic scenery and a relaxed town atmosphere. Whether you are planning a dedicated golfing break or travelling as a mixed group, Coolclogher House makes it easy to enjoy the best of Kerry both on and off the course.
Coolclogher House is an ideal base for Killarney golf vacations, offering privacy, space, and easy access to outstanding links and parkland courses.
Golf Clubs in Killarney and Nearby
Listed below are just some of the many courses guests enjoy playing during their stay. From championship links to relaxed local favourites, Killarney offers outstanding variety within easy reach of Coolclogher House.
Join friendly locals who love a chat at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, a fine course just a ten-minute drive from the house.
Multi-generation groups often enjoy a relaxed round at Ross Golf Club, a 9-hole course only a short walk away and a favourite with guests staying at the manor.
The natural beauty of County Kerry provides a striking backdrop to many of the courses detailed below. With scenery like this, it can occasionally be hard to keep your eye on the ball.
Links golf has been played in Ireland for centuries. Below are some of our favourite courses, all within comfortable driving distance of Coolclogher House.
Killarney Golf Club
Golf has been played in Killarney since 1891, and the club is home to two outstanding courses.
Killeen Course
Set against a remarkable backdrop of lakes and mountains, the Killeen Course is widely regarded as one of the world’s great parkland courses. Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, and Graeme McDowell have all spoken highly of its dramatic closing holes. Many guests enjoy an early tee time and return to the house for a late breakfast.
Length: 6593m/7252yds
Par: 72
SSS: 73
Mahony’s Point
Situated beside the Lakes of Killarney, Mahony’s Point, offers a beautifully balanced test for golfers of all abilities. Though shorter than Killeen, its undulating greens, well-positioned bunkers, and water hazards reward thoughtful play.
Length: 6164m/6780yds
Par: 72
SSS: 72
Tralee Golf Club
A short drive from Coolclogher House, Tralee Golf Club is one of Ireland’s great links courses. Designed by Arnold Palmer as his first European course, it is set along a dramatic stretch of the Atlantic coastline and is widely admired for both its layout and its setting. The course offers a true links challenge, shaped by wind, dunes, and natural contours, and is a highlight for many golfers visiting County Kerry.
Ballybunion Golf Club
Ballybunion Golf Club is one of Ireland’s most celebrated links destinations, set along the Atlantic coast of County Kerry. Known for its dramatic dunes, natural terrain, and enduring links tradition, the club attracts golfers from around the world and is a highlight of any Kerry golf itinerary.
The Old Course (Est. 1893)
The Old Course is a classic seaside links, virtually treeless and shaped almost entirely by nature. Routed through towering dunes and following the natural contours of the land, it offers a challenging and timeless test, deeply connected to its setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Length: Blue Tees 6,802 yards / White Tees 6,366 yards / Ladies Tees 5,475
Par: 71 Men / 74 Ladies
The Cashen Course (Est. 1984)
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior, the Cashen Course provides a striking contrast to the Old Course. From the opening drive to the elevated 18th green, it traverses extraordinary terrain, with dramatic green sites and exposed vistas that create a demanding and memorable links experience.
Designer: Robert Trent Jones Senior
Length: Blue Tees 6,318 / White Tees 5,945 / Ladies Tees 5,055 yards
Par: 72 Men & Ladies
Waterville Golf Club
Often described as the “Hope Diamond” on the Ring of Kerry, Waterville is a magnificent links course designed by Eddie Hackett. Each hole is distinct, with sweeping views of the bay, sea, and distant mountains. The 14th and 18th holes were selected by Christy O’Connor in his all-Ireland greatest 18.
Dook’s Golf Club
One of Ireland’s oldest links courses, Dooks has been enjoyed by golfers since 1889. Set in a wonderfully natural location, it offers a classic links challenge and a famously warm welcome.
Ross Golf Club
This championship-standard 9-hole course lies just a five-minute walk from Coolclogher House. With views of mountains, lakes, woodland, Ross Castle, and the River Flesk, Ross Golf Club is ideal for a relaxed round and a chance to meet locals. Professional tuition, clubs, carts, and caddies are available.
Dingle (Ceann Sibéal) Golf Links
The most westerly golf course in Europe, Dingle Golf Links sits on one of County Kerry’s most dramatic stretches of coastline. Surrounded by Mount Brandon, the Blasket Islands, and the Atlantic Ocean, the course benefits from a unique microclimate that produces a challenging and memorable links experience.
Ring of Kerry Golf Club
Designed by Eddie Hackett and Ron Kirby, this course was created to challenge accomplished golfers from the back tees while remaining enjoyable and playable from the forward tees. It is also capable of hosting professional Irish and European events.
Lahinch Golf Club
The Old Course at Lahinch dates back to 1892 and is one of Ireland’s most famous links. Rolling greens, towering dunes, blind shots, and ever-changing Atlantic winds make for a compelling and demanding round.
Old Head Golf Links
Reaching nearly two miles into the Atlantic Ocean, Old Head Golf Links is among the most dramatic courses in Ireland. Designed by John and Patrick O’Connor, it has become a firm favourite with guests staying at Coolclogher House, many of whom play several rounds during their visit.
So much to enjoy off the course
Killarney offers excellent sightseeing, shopping, and dining, making it easy to plan a day away from golf. After exploring the area, guests return to the calm and comfort of Coolclogher House for a relaxed evening and a well-earned Guinness.
Plan Your Golfing Stay at Coolclogher House
Coolclogher House is a private manor house rental ideally suited to golfing groups visiting Killarney and County Kerry. The house offers seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, with large super king zip-and-link beds that can be configured as twins, making it ideal for groups travelling together. Catering and cleaning services can be arranged during your stay. It is particularly well suited to Killarney golf vacations, with many of Ireland’s most celebrated courses close by.
With exclusive use of the house, golfers can enjoy unforgettable rounds at nearby championship and 18-hole courses, all within easy driving distance, before returning to the space, privacy, and comfort of Coolclogher House to relax and unwind.
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