Waterville Golf Links
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Overview
Why it matters
Waterville Golf Links has the gracious isolation that makes southwest Ireland feel so special. Dunes, bay, river, mountain light, and Atlantic wind all fold into a routing that is scenic without losing strategic seriousness.
The course invites bold driving and imaginative approaches, then changes character as the breeze shifts across the property. It is an ideal companion to Ballybunion: less feverish, deeply atmospheric, and perfectly suited to travelers who want their golf holidays Ireland itinerary to breathe between marquee rounds.
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Par
72
Yardage
7,350
Holes
18
Opened
1973
Green fee
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Difficulty
8/10
Architect
Eddie Hackett and Tom Fazio
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Video walk-through
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Editors’ notes
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Niall Keane
★★★★★
Waterville felt expansive and serene, with enough wind and contour to keep every hole interesting.
Beatrice Lang
★★★★★
A beautiful Kerry links with warm hospitality and a slower rhythm that made the whole day feel restorative.
Dine like a champion
Local tables worth planning around.
Inside Loop pairs every great tee time with restaurants that respect the same destination rhythm: provenance, service, and a room with memory.
Explore travel pairingsConcierge-confirmed
Waterville House Restaurant
Kerry country-house dining
Secluded, warm, and rooted in the Atlantic landscape
Pair Waterville Golf Links with Waterville House Restaurant for a refined itinerary built around exceptional golf, regional flavor, and a slow luxury finish.