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Waterville Golf Links

Set on the Atlantic edge of County Kerry, Ballybunion Old Course is a par 72 links founded in 1893, shaped by a massive dune system and ranked No. 10 in Golf Digest’s World’s 100 Greatest Courses 2024–2025.

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  • Airport: Kerry - 1 hr 20 mins
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Waterville Golf Links

Championship links between sea and lake

A remote links shaped by two shorelines and modern championship design.

Natural routing

Holes shaped by nature, routed through Atlantic dunes

Hackett and Fazio design partnership

Original routing refined into a modern championship test

Golf Digest Top 100 Ranking

Ranked No. 53 on the global list

Dual-water landscape setting

Fairways framed by ocean and inland lough

Atlantic-edge location

Secluded setting on the Ring of Kerry

South West Ireland itinerary pairing

Combines naturally with Hogs Head nearby

Waterville Golf Links occupies a singular position on the Ring of Kerry, routed between the Atlantic edge of Ballinskelligs Bay and the calm waters of Lough Currane. Originally opened in 1973, the course reflects the design philosophy of Eddie Hackett, later refined by Tom Fazio to create a modern championship test of both length and balance. 

At 7,350 yards, it plays across exposed ground where wind direction shapes every decision, yet the routing maintains a natural flow between its coastal and inland stretches. The opening holes ease players into the landscape before the course builds in scale, with long par fours and expansive green sites demanding precision. Its remote setting contributes to a sense of immersion rarely matched, while its position at No. 53 in Golf Digest’s World’s 100 Greatest Courses affirms its standing among the world’s leading links.

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Sean Benville
Alison Duffin
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Designed specifically for you.

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

Designed specifically for you.

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

Sean Benville

Trip Planning Manager

Alison Duffin

Alison Duffin

Events Manager

Susan McCann

Susan McCann

Chief Operating Officer