County Kerry occupies a singular position in world golf. No county in Ireland — arguably no county anywhere — packs so many outstanding courses into such a compact and spectacular landscape. From the clifftop grandeur of the Atlantic coast to the shimmering lakes of Killarney, Kerry has been shaping the game since the late nineteenth century. The ranking was updated March 2026.
Kerry, Ireland
As you drive from the historic town of Ballybunion, along the winding road to the golf club, your eyes feast upon the most spectacular links land imaginable.
Kerry, Ireland
Kerry, Ireland
Kerry, Ireland
Kerry, Ireland
Kerry, Ireland
Kerry, Ireland
Kerry, Ireland
Waterville Golf Links plays on a promontory surrounded by the sea. It’s a stunning, remote location...
At Tralee Golf Club, Palmer has designed a golf course that will stimulate the senses every bit as much as the enchanting and breathtaking scenery.
Dooks Golf Club is a tranquil, engaging and fun golf course. It also provides a true and traditional links experience.
There are two 18-hole golf courses at the Killarney Golf & Fishing Club and the Killeen is considered to be the best.
Ballybunion Golf Club is unforgettable. Everyone comes here to play the Old course, but do not overlook the wild and controversial Cashen.
Dingle Golf Links, known locally as Ceann Sibéal, occupies a striking coastal position near Ballyferriter on County Kerry’s Dingle Peninsula. Eddie Hackett’s minimalist 1970s design features a meandering burn crossing 13 holes, fescue greens and views to the Blasket Islands, offering an authentic Irish links holiday experience along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Hogs Head Golf Club is built on the site of the short lived Skellig Bay golf course, which formerly occupied a spectacular 150-acre clifftop property just outside Waterville…
The last three holes on the Mahony’s Point course at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club are part of Campbell’s original design, one of the finest finishing stretches in golf.
A relative newcomer on the Kerry golfing scene is Beaufort Golf Club, near Killarney where a fine 18-hole layout was opened in 1995...
Castlegregory Golf Links is regarded as one of the finest 9-hole courses in Ireland, located in County Kerry on excellent links land, set between the surf beach at Brandon Bay and the still waters of Lough Gill.
Kerry, Ireland
The Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club sits high above the spectacular Kenmare Bay. It's one of Ireland's most scenic courses.
