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Set on the Ring of Kerry between Ballinskelligs Bay and Lough Currane, Waterville Golf Links is a Hackett and Fazio design of scale and rhythm, ranked No. 52 in Golf Digest’s World’s 100 Greatest Courses 2025–2026.
Waterville Golf Links
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. 52 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.Â
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. 52 in Golf Digest’s World’s 100 Greatest Courses affirms its standing among the world’s leading links.
Pair your round
Golf has been played at Dooks since 1889, a natural links along Dingle Bay where the land and sea still shape every round.
A historic Kerry links, Ballybunion’s Old Course winds through a vast dune system and remains one of golf’s most highly regarded championship tests.
Arnold Palmer’s first European course, Tralee is a Golf Digest-ranked Kerry links shaped by dunes, cliffs and unbroken Atlantic exposure.
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.
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
