Ring of Kerry Golf Club sits above Kenmare Bay with the Caha Mountains on one side and the Beara Peninsula stretching to the other — two of the most beautiful things you can look at from a golf course. Kenmare town itself is one of Kerry's finest: excellent restaurants, a relaxed atmosphere, and a sense that it's slightly less overrun than Killarney. The course is not in the same tier as Ballybunion or Waterville, but at €70 for 18 holes in that setting it represents outstanding value — a natural half-day on any Ring of Kerry itinerary, and a welcome contrast to the demands of the great links courses.
Highlights
- Kenmare Bay views
- Caha Mountain backdrop
- Ring of Kerry itinerary stop
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Common questions
What is Ring of Kerry Golf Club like?
Ring of Kerry Golf Club is a parkland course perched above Kenmare Bay near the town of Kenmare, with views across the bay to the Caha Mountains and Beara Peninsula. The mountainous backdrop and the sea light make it one of the more scenic parkland courses in Kerry. It is a comfortable complement to a Ring of Kerry driving itinerary — a round here combined with Killarney and Waterville gives a well-rounded Kerry golf trip.
Is Ring of Kerry Golf Club on the Ring of Kerry driving route?
Yes — the course is near Kenmare, which sits at the eastern end of the Ring of Kerry loop. It makes a natural golf stop for those driving the Ring, particularly golfers who want to combine the scenic road with a round. Kenmare town itself is one of the best-served small towns in Kerry for food and accommodation.
How do I book Ring of Kerry Golf Club?
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What should I do in Kenmare besides golf?
Kenmare is one of the most pleasant towns in Kerry — compact, without the tourist volume of Killarney, and with notably better restaurants. The Lime Tree on Shelbourne Street is worth booking for dinner — a listed building from 1832 with a menu built around Kerry lamb and local seafood. For a more casual evening, Mulcahy's on Main Street does good food and draws a local crowd. The stone circle on the edge of town is one of the largest in Ireland. The Healy Pass drive over into Cork and back via the Beara Peninsula is manageable in an afternoon and one of the finest short drives in the southwest.
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