Killarney Advertiser, Golf Feature, Friday 18th January 2019

Ross Golf Course suits all types of golfers Ross Golf Course is situated within walking distance of Killarney town centre. It prides itself as being one of the best 9 hole golf courses in Ireland.

With its magnificent backdrop of the McGillycuddy Reeks mountain range, this parkland course has become a firm favourite on the golfing circuit.

Killarney Racecourse is a hive of activity during the summer racing festivals that take place every year. Prior to the establishment of Ross Golf Course, the racecourse lay dormant for 48 weeks of the year. The opening of Ross Golf Course breathed new life into a spectacularly beautiful part of Killarney town.

The course was opened in 1995 and has grown from strength to strength with vibrant gents, ladies and youth memberships.

In addition to its magnificent setting, Ross is a great course in its own right, offering a good mix of pars and variety through the course. With the option of doing a 9 or full 18 hole round, the course suits all types of golfers from hardened veterans to beginners. For those golfers new to the golfing scene, lessons are also available with Mark Heinmann, the highly acclaimed on site pro.

The course is all year round with the

exception of race days at the Killarney Racecourse. In contrast to the pounding of the hooves and the packed grandstands, peace and solitude reign at Ross for most of the year. Naturally, the

course is influenced by the racetrack but it is not defined by it. The holes are situated both inside and outside the track rails and this variety adds a nice balance as you complete your round.

You can find full details about the course, green fees, membership and other information on the Ross Golf Course website.

New members always welcome at vibrant Murphy’s Golf Society Founded in 1988, Murphy’s Golf Society is a vibrant organisation.

The society has over 50 members and is led by 2019 captain Chris Collins and society president Sean Murphy.

Murphy’s Golf Society has six outings a year, with three in Killarney, one in

Dooks, one in Waterville, and one in Kenmare.

A whole host of competitions include Matchplay events, Golfer of the Year award and Ryder Cup Challenge at Christmas with the Killarney Heights Golf Society.

Mike Casey who was the 2018 golfer of the year, sponsor Frank Doran.

Murphy’s Golf Society is affiliated with the Golfing Union Ireland (GUI).

The first outing of 2019 takes place on April 6 at Mahony’s Point. New members are welcome and application forms can be collected at Murphy’s reception.

Murphy’s Golf Society Killarney Tel: (064) 663 1294

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Membership Rates 2019 Annual Adult Membership from € 225.00 Youth Membership € 50.00

Non-members, Societies and Green Fees welcome Flexible payment options available

Membership includes complimentary race day tickets for May and August Races

2019 GREEN FEES

9 Holes € 20.00pp

18 Holes € 30.00pp

www.rossgolfclub.ie Email: events@killarneyraces.ie Telephone: +353 (0) 64 663 1125

Castleisland has a gem of a golf course Castleisland members Golf Club overlooking the N21 and its scenic views of the county make it the Gateway Golf Course to Kerry.

A parkland golf course it was built to the

highest standards in 2001, on 200 acres with modern sand based greens and tees, which has now matured into a gem of a golf course.

WEEKLY SPECIAL OFFERS AT CASTLEISLAND GOLF COURSE: Buggy Deal (Two Green Fees and Buggy)

Mon – Friday: €70

Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays:

€80

Wednesday Specials:

Buggy deal €60

Open Mixed Scramble every Wednesday:

10-10.30am

Open Seniors every Monday:

10-10.30am

Castleisland Golf Club, Dooneen, Castleisland, Co. Kerry, Ireland Phone: +353 66 7141709 • E-Mail: office@castleislandgc.com www.castleislandgc.com

A golfer’s paradise in Killarney Killarney has often been described as a golfer’s paradise and Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, located in the surroundings of unrivalled lake and mountain scenery, is certainly one of the jewels of Irish golf.

Year-on-year, the club has made huge strides forward in terms of course presentation, condition, consistency and playability.

The most recent headline project at the club was the re-design of Killeen’s 1st green complex. The project was finished last year and opened for play on May 1.

The complex has been re-modelled to now encompass a protective and eye-catching wall on the lake shore side as well as a larger run-off area with natural swales and mounding which mimic its famous mountainous environs. The changes made really raise the bar from a first impressions standpoint, and warrant the golfer’s full attention for this iconic opening hole.

The club offers reduced green fee rates for Killeen and Mahony’s Point to GUI/ILGU members all year round. Societies are wel-

come at the club, with green fees available from just €35. In addition, the club runs a series of Open Days throughout the year, with the first one of the season scheduled to take place on March 18 (Bank Holiday Monday).

Local husband and wife team, David and Geraldine McCarthy, provide the catering at the club. In addition to the clubhouse bar menu, daily specials are available, and the team can cater for groups of all sizes and budgets.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club currently has a number of membership options, all of which offer superb value for money.

Membership benefits include the full use of the clubhouse gym and sauna, as well as discounts on bar and Pro Shop purchases. Members can also avail of significantly reduced green fees for their golfing guests in addition to complimentary green fees at Fota Island Golf Club.

For further information, contact the club on 064 6631034 or email reservations@ killarneygolfclub.ie.

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Castleisland Golf

Full Male Full Female Full Couple Dual Single Dual Couple Distance >45km

€650 €650 €1150 €400 €650 €350 (Ex Gui)

Terms and Conditions Apply

New Full Introductory Offer Applies to individuals who have never been a member or who have not been a member for 3 years or more.

Year 1 €250 (Ex Gui) Year 2 €450 (Ex Gui) Year 3 €650 (Inc Gui) Student €100 (18-23yrs in full time education) Junior

€80

www.castleislandgc.com Email: office@castleislandgc.com Phone: 066 7141709

Beaufort Golf Club is the ‘hidden gem’ of Kerry golf Beaufort Golf Club is a beautiful 18-hole parkland golf course set at the foot of the MacGillicuddy Reeks, just outside Beaufort village.

Manager Helen Clifford and her staff take great pride in providing a top-class service with a local feel. Helen runs and maintains the golf course with her husband Tadgh, who keeps the course in incredible shape all year round. Beaufort has been reviewed on TripAdvisor as the

‘hidden gem’ in Kerry golf, such is the beauty that surrounds it and the challenge and condition of the course.

With over 250 members and growing, Beaufort is going from strength to strength and welcoming new members all the time. There are many options for membership from the casual to the constant golfer.

Beaufort Golf Club has all the facilities one would expect from a modern golf club,

whilst still embracing a traditional, warm and friendly atmosphere. Other facilities include an excellent putting and practice green, changing room facilities, Pro Shop, restaurant and a large car park. The golf club lends a very homely feel when you arrive, and the restaurant is renowned for its home cooking by Helen and her staff.

Please contact Helen and her team for further information on 064 6644440 or email info@beaufortgc.com.