Waterville Golf Links
The Kerry classic favoured by Payne Stewart — a long, soulful links on the Ring of Kerry.
About this course
Set on a peninsula on the wild south-west coast. Big, rolling dunes and one of Ireland's great par 3 collections.
- Next tee times released
- February 2027
- Booking window
- 6-12 months in advance
- How to book
- Deposit
- 25%
Estimates based on prior seasons — confirm directly with the club.
Golfers consistently praise Waterville for its exceptional conditioning and a routing that feels both natural and strategically rewarding. Many highlight the back nine, particularly the iconic 11th and 12th, as truly memorable, set against a stunning, often windswept, coastal backdrop. While its remote location adds to the journey, the warm welcome and the pure, classic links experience make it a perennial favourite for visiting players.
AI summary of common visitor sentiment
Location
Amenities
- ✓buggies
- ✓caddies
- ✓pro shop
- ✓clubhouse
Weather & best time to play
May–September offer the driest weather, longest daylight, and firmest fairways. Shoulder months can deliver bargains and an empty links to yourself.
Nearby in Kerry
Best paired with
Add one of these to make a great two- or three-day trip — all within a short drive of Waterville Golf Links.
From our guides
What a round actually costs
Verified 6 Aug 2026sourceEvery rate below was read off Waterville Golf Links's own published fee sheet — not estimated, not averaged.
Confirm shoulder-season rates directly with the club.
Waterville Golf Links does not publish a separate rate for Irish affiliated (GUI / ILGF) golfers — the visitor rate above is what an international and a home-based golfer both pay. It is still worth asking about society, resident and off-peak rates when you ring the office; several clubs hold unpublished ones. Caddie fees, buggies and club hire are charged on top of every rate shown.