Golf

Course Overview

Waterville Golf Links is laid out on an isthmus of natural dune-land, bordered on its western flank by the Wild Atlantic Ocean, its Northern boundary by the Inny river, its Eastern verge by the Inny Estuary, and on its Southern margin with native bogland. This unique site location ensures a complete and unspoilt visual and audible environment– affording a unique tranquillity that is unmatched in golf.

The towering dune-land, and the genial course layout, assures that each hole is set apart from one another, while the natural dune flora frames the fairways and greens with pictorial and sensory delight. The Irish Hare is our most noticeable inhabitant of the links, and sits proudly as our course emblem, but keep a look out for our many other inhabitants – there are over fifty different species of birds alone that inhabit or frequent the links on a regular basis.

The Links itself is an Eddie Hackett/Tom Fazio design – a par 72, championship  course with five sets of tees, starting at 5370 yards, stretching all the way to almost 7350 yards. There is a course length for every standard of golfer, and the firm links turf, combined with natural sea-breezes, will inspire to create a full range of golf shots. The links comprises four Par 3’s, ten Par 4’s and four Par 5’s, with each hole meandering in a different direction through the dunes or along the boundaries. Each hole possesses its own collection of challenges and vistas, but what sets Waterville apart – there are no blind shots – what you see, is what you get…

To encourage the golfer to be fully prepared for the links, our warm-up facilities include a full-size practice range, three putting and chipping greens, and also, a dedicated practice putting green. The 9th hole comes back to the clubhouse, where light bites and refreshments can be ordered in our quaint Halfway House. Our friendly and efficient staff will ensure that you are quickly on your way – fed, watered and ready for the challenge of the back 9!

The 18th green also comes back to the amazing clubhouse, which has been extensively-renovated to include luxurious locker room facilities, and a 2500 square foot, fully-stocked golf shop, offering an extensive range of our hare-branded apparel. Upstairs, you will find the 1889 Bar & Restaurant, which has commanding views of the links and all the surrounding area from every seat. Our service team are as attentive as they are welcoming, and our commitment is to make a visit to our Links, memorable from the time of arrival, to the very last second of departure.

Tee Time Reservations

Telephone Enquiries :+353 66 947 4102

Course Guide

Hole by Hole

Scorecard & Rating

Course Par Length
Black 72 7347
Blue 72 6851
White 72 6556
Green 72 6252
Red 73 5370

Club House

2019 marks the completion of the 3 phase clubhouse renovation. The project included a major reconfiguration of the front entrance, dining and bar area, locker rooms and new golf shop. An extensive collection of old and new photographs, golf art and memorabilia enhance the ambiance created by the mixture of visitors with the local membership. The restaurant and bar features fresh seafood and the finest Irish cuisine by international chef, Rob O’Mahony. Whether you are dining or relaxing over the best pint in Kerry, the stunning view over the famed Waterville Golf Links, the idyllic setting of Ballinskelligs Bay will not disappoint.

Tee Time Reservations

Telephone Enquiries :+353 66 947 4102

Waterville House and Golf Links 2024

Waterville House and Golf Links 2024 Rates which we hope will be helpful to you planning your visit to Waterville.

Green Fee Main Season  (1st April – 31st October) –
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday €300

Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays €325

Green Fee Off Season (1st November – 31st December) –  Please contact our office for availability and rates

Full payment required at time of booking. We only accept credit cards by phone, and this payment is non-refundable.

Golf Carts

€50.00

Pull Carts

€5

Electric Trolleys

€25

Club Rental

€50

Yardage book

€5

Golf Lessons

Contact Golf Shop

Caddy Fees

Senior Caddies – Double

€200

Senior Caddies – Single

€100

Junior Caddies

€50

All of the above caddy rates are excluding gratuity.  Please note we are happy to request caddies for your group, however, we cannot guarantee caddies.

All of the above caddy rates are excluding gratuity.

**Please note: We are happy to request caddies for your party, however, we can not guarantee caddies.