Kerry has some of the finest parkland and links courses in the country. Situated in the Reeks District, The Climbers Inn is close to Dooks Links, Beaufort and Killarney Parkland courses in particular.
Each course in Kerry offers varying challenges to players of all skill levels. Waterville, on the west coast of the Iveragh Peninsula, Ballybunion and Tralee in the north of the county, and Ceann Sibéal on the Dingle Peninsula provide unforgettable links golf and are indeed world renowned for the unique challenges they pose. Kenmare and the Ring of Kerry Country Club offer a different parkland challenge, each with unique views of the Kenmare and Ring of Kerry areas.
Dooks Golf Club
Located just off the Ring of Kerry, Dooks is a charming links course in a stunning location overlooking Dingle Bay and surrounded by Slieve Mish, The Dingle Mountains and MacGillycuddy Reeks. A truly magical location for a stunning golf course.
Killarney Golf Club
In a beautiful setting by the famous Lakes of Killarney, the golf club offers two world famous courses – Kileen and Mahony’s Point. Kileen is the flagship course and hosted the Irish Open in 1991 and 1992. Mahony’s Point is the older course and has perhaps the most famous par-3 18th in golf, almost 200 yards over the lake’s edge.
Beaufort Golf Club
Beaufort Golf Club is a superb 18 hole parkland championship golf course located just 15 minutes from The Climbers Inn. It is a spectacular course in stunning surroundings and is enjoyable for all standards of golfers.
Ballybunion Golf Club
Course type: Links
Ballybunion has two wonderfully challenging and unique links courses – the Old Course and the Trent Jones Cashen Course.
Tralee Golf Club
Course type: Links
Designed by Arnold Palmer, a true paradise of golf! This course features towering dunes and undulating fairways.
Ceann Sibéal Golf Club
Course type: Links
Situated on the edge of the Dingle Peninsula, Ceann Sibeal Golf Club (Dingle Links) is a dramatic place to play.
Waterville Golf Club
Course type: Links
One of Ireland’s finest links courses located on the Ring of Kerry.
Hogs Head
Course type: Links
Has breathtaking vistas including the Finglas River flowing through the course, majestic cliff holes overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay.
Ring of Kerry Golf Club
Course type: Parkland
Its unique topography and construction form a hybrid course of heathland and parkland holes make it a must play.