Golfing holidays and golf breaks in Ireland.
Templenoe, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
The Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club is without doubt the most spectacular parkland golf course in Ireland and is acclaimed by many as the finest new course in the country. Ring of Kerry have been awarded a Gold Medal from HSBC Regional Course Rankings and were included in Golf Digest's favourite top 100 Irish Courses. The 13th hole was voted 2nd in 10 of the best views in British Isles Golf by Today's Golfer.
Overlooking beautiful Kenmare Bay, the Ring of Kerry is simply majestic as it nestles between the towering MacGillycuddy Reeks and the Caha Mountains. Majesty alone of course does not make a great golf course. The scenery helps but it's the layout, stiff challenge and excellent greens that make Ring of Kerry Golf Club one of the finest new golf courses in Ireland.
Testing holes abound at Ring of Kerry but one of the best on the outward nine is the 6th hole, called "Ladies View" due to its scenic splendour. The tee shot on this short par 4 is surely the most breathtaking in Ireland. From a raised tee, the best shot here is a feathered long iron with an emphasis on position given that the landing area is quite narrow, with water lying right and a stream and ditch to the left.
Some of the best holes on the homeward journey include the two par threes and the par four 14th, which requires an accurate tee shot as close as possible to the bunkers. The second shot is through an avenue of trees and requires much thought - big and it's hit another, left and it's out of bounds, short and its certain bogey!
Just before this is the long par three 13th hole measuring over 200 yards from a raised tee to a well protected green. This is an excellent hole and requires the tee shot to be exact; anything short is in trouble, while from anything long, it's very difficult to save par.
The closing hole is another par three over a stretch of water. The sloping green is bunkered to the left, while a shot to the right is likely to lodge on the bank, requiring a delicate approach chip.
No. of holes: 18
Length: 6807 yards
Par: 72
Course Type: Parkland
To take your golf break a stage further, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Send us an Email
Telephone:+44(0)1462 437611
|
