One of Ireland's oldest and most beloved links courses — established in 1889 at Glenbeigh on the Ring of Kerry, with Dingle Bay in front and the McGillycuddy Reeks (including Carrauntoohill, Ireland's highest mountain) rising behind every fairway.
Dooks Golf Links is one of the genuinely old-fashioned links in Irish golf — a course where the game feels as it must have in the early days of the sport, when the setting was everything and the scorecard an afterthought. Established in 1889 on the natural linksland at Glenbeigh between the waters of Dingle Bay and the towering McGillycuddy Reeks, Dooks has been welcoming visitors for over a century with an informality and warmth that some of Kerry's more celebrated neighbours occasionally lack.
The par 71 layout plays to 6,272 yards from the white tees — not the longest of links courses, but the ground game, the wind off Dingle Bay and the exposed terrain make it play considerably harder than the yardage suggests. The course features four par 3s, eleven par 4s and three par 5s, with the views of the bay and the Reeks constant companions throughout. A handicap certificate is required. Green fees in 2026 run from €200 (early April) to €260 midweek and €280 at weekends in high season (20 April–19 October).
| Season | Green Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High Season Weekend (20 Apr–19 Oct) | €280 | Per round, advance booking advised |
| High Season Midweek (20 Apr–19 Oct) | €260 | Monday–Friday |
| Low Season (1–19 Apr) | €200 | Excellent value, early season |
| Winter | Members only | No visitor green fees |
| Juniors (under 16) | 50% discount | All seasons |
Green fees verified from dooks.com (June 2026). Always confirm when booking.
Dooks Golf Links was established in 1889, making it one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland and certainly one of the oldest links courses in Kerry. The course has been continuously maintained on the same natural linksland for over 130 years.
Dooks occupies a spectacular position between Dingle Bay and the McGillycuddy Reeks on the Ring of Kerry at Glenbeigh. Carrauntoohill — Ireland's highest mountain — is clearly visible on a good day. The bay views and mountain backdrop make it one of the most scenically dramatic courses in Kerry, despite being less well-known than Ballybunion or Waterville.
Yes — a valid handicap certificate from your home club is required. Advance booking is essential. Contact the club via dooks.com/visitors/ for bookings.
Approximately 40 minutes from Killarney (about 35km via the N70 Ring of Kerry road). The drive along the Ring of Kerry to reach Dooks is itself part of the experience.
The world-class Eddie Hackett/Tom Fazio links at Waterville — 7,349 yards of pure Atlantic links.
Eddie Hackett parkland at Killorglin with Dingle Bay views and mountain backdrop.
Six-time Irish Open host beside the Lakes of Killarney — a complete contrast to Dooks links.