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A Heritage of Excellence
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Overlooking Dingle Bay, Dooks Golf Links carries more than a century of golfing history, later refined by Eddie Hackett and Martin Hawtree into a course that feels guided by the land rather than designed upon it.
Dooks Golf Links
Shaped by time, tide and thoughtful design changes.
Refined by Hackett and Hawtree
Subtle design work that respects the original land
A Thoughtful Par 71 Test
6,800 yards that reward placement over power
Golf Here Since 1889
One of the earliest organised courses in Ireland
Along the Edge of Dingle Bay
Easy access to one of Kerry’s most characterful towns
Where Wind Dictates the Round
Changing coastal breezes shape club selection throughout
Part of the Kerry Links Journey
Easily combined with Waterville and Tralee
Dooks Golf Links has been part of Ireland’s golfing story since 1889, quietly occupying its place along the shoreline of Dingle Bay. The course sits on natural linksland where fairways rise and fall with the terrain, shaped as much by wind and weather as by design. Eddie Hackett extended the course to 18 holes, bringing structure while keeping the original character intact, and Martin Hawtree later refined details to improve strategy without overstatement.Â
At par 71 and 6,800 yards, Dooks does not rely on length for its challenge. Instead, it asks for control, awareness and an understanding of how the coastal elements influence each shot. There is a calm rhythm to the round, with the landscape always present but never overwhelming. It is a course that feels settled in its surroundings, offering a more traditional and unhurried expression of links golf.
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From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.
Plan with our team
From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.
Sean Benville
Trip Planning Manager
Alison Duffin
Events Manager
Susan McCann
Chief Operating Officer
