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This corner of Ireland offers a great diversity of scenic and cultural attractions.
From the outstanding natural beauty of the Beara and Dingle peninsulas, to the
famous Lakes of Killarney, there are captivating views around almost every corner.
The area and its people are steeped in tradition and ancient folklore.
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| Fota
Island Golf Club |
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Gently undulating parkland and splendid mature woodlands characterize this championship
course. The signature hole is surely the 18th, a par 5 of just 500 yards with
its green surrounded by water!
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| Old
Head
Golf Links |
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One of the most remarkable new courses and probably the most spectacular and scenic
anywhere in the world! Set on an Atlantic promontory hundreds of feet above dramatic
cliffs, nine holes run along the coastline. A unique golfing experience!
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| Lahinch
Golf Club |
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Laid out by Tom Morris and sometimes known as the St Andrews of Ireland, it is
a wilderness of dunes and dramatic seascapes. The blind shots at the 5th and 6th
are especially renowned! A perhaps more carefree round is on offer at Lahinch's
2nd course; the Castle.
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| Doonbeg
Golf Club |
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opening of this course on legendary links land has been much anticipated. Designed
by Greg Norman who describes it as a magic piece of property, Doonbeg is in the
same great golfing tradition as its famous neighbours Ballybunion and Lahinch.
Doonbeg
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| Ballybunion
Golf Club |
A place of pilgrimage for golfers, Ballybunion Old must be one of the world's
finest courses and a real test of links golf. Perhaps the most famous sight of
all is the 11th, where the Atlantic is below you on the tee to one side and enormous
sand dunes on the other! The 'new' Cashen course designed by Robert Trent Jones
is a worthy addition.
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| Killarney
Golf & Fishing Club |
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The lakeside setting and the stunning mountain backdrop of the three courses at
Killarney must make them some of the most scenic locations in the world. They
have hosted some major events here including the Irish Open and the Curtis Cup.
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| Waterville
Golf Links |
Golf has been played here since the 1880's. The remoteness of its location lends
a special charm to this course which has been played by many champions, including
Tiger Woods to prepare for the British Open.
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| Adare
Golf Club |
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Manor’s excellent 7,125 yard par 72 golf course was designed by Robert Trent
Jones Sr. and is home to The Irish Open 2007, 2008 & 2009, it has also staged
the Ladies World Cup in September 2000, Irish PGA in September 2003, the AIB Irish
Seniors Open for three years in a row and hosted the JP McManus Charity Golf Tournament
last July 2005. The course has three lakes, including a 14 acre lake anchoring
the front nine. The River Maigue meanders through the back nine, coming into play
on several holes.
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| Tralee
Golf Club |
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The first course designed by Arnold Palmer in Europe, it stretches along a rugged
coastline offering truly exhilarating golf and magnificent vistas. Several greens
overlook the ocean and the classic 3rd is reminiscent of Pebble Beach.
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