Waterville Golf Links
Ranked #18Ireland

Waterville Golf Links

Waterville, County Kerry

4.6(252 reviews)
Nearest Airport

Kerry (KIR)

68 km · ~60 min transfer

Airport Transfer

≈ €90

One way, taxi/shuttle

Hotel per Night

EUR 160290

Butler Arms Hotel

3-Night Estimate

≈ €810

Transfer + hotel + green fee

About the Course

Waterville Golf Links is one of Ireland's most dramatic and underrated courses. Set on the Ring of Kerry, the course winds along Ballinskelligs Bay with views of the Skellig Islands — sacred Early Christian island monasteries that inspired Star Wars. The course was built largely by the genius club-maker Eddie Hackett and updated by Tom Fazio, blending natural Kerry terrain with precision design. The finishing stretch — holes 15 through 18 — is one of the most dramatic in links golf.

Gallery

Waterville Golf Links — fairway
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Course Highlights

Skellig Islands viewsRing of KerryAtlantic coastWild beautyStar Wars location

Awards & Recognition

  • Top 100 Golf Courses Ireland

Visitor Information

Guest Policy: Visitors very welcome. Advance booking recommended.

AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember

Best months to visit

Where to Stay

Butler Arms Hotel — exterior, near Waterville Golf Links
Butler Arms Hotel — guest room, near Waterville Golf Links
Butler Arms Hotel — spa & pool, near Waterville Golf Links

Butler Arms Hotel

A charming family-run hotel at the heart of Waterville village, with pool and leisure facilities.

WellnessSpa500m from course

EUR 160290

per night

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Where to Eat

The Lobster Bar

Superb local seafood in a relaxed setting. Don't miss the Kerry crab.

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Seafood

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