Waterville Golf Links

Tucked along the Ring of Kerry, Waterville is a masterpiece of links golf and Irish hospitality. Established in 1889 and later redesigned by the great Eddie Hackett with consultation from Tom Fazio, it flows seamlessly through dunes, estuary, and shoreline. Its location on the edge of Ballinskelligs Bay means ever-changing conditions, where wind and weather turn each round into a unique adventure.
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Waterville has hosted countless champions preparing for The Open, including Tiger Woods, Payne Stewart, and Mark O’Meara. The routing is designed so you never feel the same wind twice, with the back nine in particular offering a dramatic interplay between sea, dunes, and estuary. Highlights include the par-5 11th, “Tranquility,” threading nearly 500 yards through towering dunes, and the par-3 17th, “Mulcahy’s Peak,” an elevated tee shot set against sweeping Atlantic views. The journey culminates on 18 with a testy homeward stretch along the strand, where tension and beauty rise together. Revered as both a stern test and a serene escape, Waterville is consistently ranked among the world’s finest links—a course where every challenge is steeped in tradition, and every finish unforgettable.