Kerry Golf Green Fees
Every County Kerry golf course and its visitor green fee in one table — from the €450 championship links at Ballybunion to a €20 round at Listowel. Rates verified against club websites in June 2026 where published; figures shown as "≈" or "on request" are indicative and should always be confirmed directly with the club before you travel.
| Course | Area | Holes | Visitor green fee (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballybunion — Old Course | North Kerry | 18 | €400–€450 |
| Ballybunion — Cashen Course | North Kerry | 18 | Closed to 4 Aug 2026 · Old+Cashen combo €575 |
| Tralee Golf Club | North Kerry | 18 | €250–€450 |
| Waterville Golf Links | Ring of Kerry | 18 | ≈ €300 |
| Killarney — Killeen Course | Killarney | 18 | €80–€100 (intl €225) |
| Killarney — Mahony's Point | Killarney | 18 | €70–€80 (intl €175) |
| Killarney — Lackabane | Killarney | 9 | On request |
| Dooks Golf Links | Ring of Kerry | 18 | €200–€280 |
| Ring of Kerry Golf Club | Ring of Kerry | 18 | €90 (intl €180) |
| Ceann Sibéal (Dingle Links) | Dingle Peninsula | 18 | ≈ €65 |
| Kenmare Golf Club | Ring of Kerry | 18 | €50–€55 (€30–€35 for 9) |
| Beaufort Golf Club | Killarney | 18 | On request |
| Castlegregory Golf Links | Dingle Peninsula | 9 | ≈ €40 (9) / €60 (18) |
| Skellig Bay Golf Club | Ring of Kerry | 18 | On request |
| Maine Valley Golf Club | Ring of Kerry | 18 | On request |
| Listowel Golf Club | North Kerry | 9 (as 18) | ≈ €20 |
| Castleisland Golf Club | North Kerry | 18 | ≈ €20–€30 |
Rates compiled June 2026 from club websites and golf directories. "≈" indicates an indicative figure; "on request" means the club does not publish a standard visitor rate online. Confirm all fees directly with the course before travelling.
Getting the Best Value
Kerry's famous links carry famous prices, but the county rewards the planner. Play the shoulder months — April and October — for the lowest rates on the championship courses, when conditions are still excellent. Mix a bucket-list round at Ballybunion or Waterville with genuinely affordable golf at Listowel, Kenmare, Castlegregory or Castleisland, all of which offer warm welcomes and fine golf for a fraction of the headline fees. Golfers with a Golf Ireland-affiliated handicap pay materially less at Killarney and Ring of Kerry, so bring your handicap card.
Green Fees — FAQ
How much does it cost to play golf in County Kerry?
Green fees in Kerry range enormously. The world-famous links command premium prices — Ballybunion Old Course is €400–€450 and Tralee €250–€450 in high season. Mid-tier links and resort courses such as Dooks (€200–€280), Waterville (around €300) and Killarney's Killeen Course (€80–€225) sit in the middle. At the value end, Listowel is around €20, Kenmare €50, Castlegregory €40 and Castleisland around €20–€30.
What is the most expensive golf course in Kerry?
Ballybunion Old Course is the most expensive green fee in Kerry at approximately €400–€450 per round in 2026, with a mandatory caddie or fore-caddie. Tralee Golf Club reaches €450 in high season, and Waterville Golf Links is around €300.
What is the cheapest golf in County Kerry?
The best-value golf in Kerry is at Listowel Golf Club (around €20), Castleisland (around €20–€30), Castlegregory (around €40 for nine holes) and Kenmare Golf Club (€50 for 18 holes). These welcoming parkland and links courses offer excellent golf at a fraction of the cost of the famous championship links.
Why do some Kerry courses have two different green fees?
Several Kerry clubs — including Killarney Golf & Fishing Club and Ring of Kerry Golf Club — charge a lower rate to members of Golf Ireland-affiliated clubs and a higher "international" or "visitor" rate to golfers without an affiliated handicap. Overseas visitors should budget for the higher rate. Always confirm which rate applies when booking.
When are Kerry green fees cheapest?
Green fees are lowest from November to March (winter) and in the shoulder months of April and October. Most courses charge their highest rates from May to September. Some links, such as Dooks, restrict winter play to members only. Booking shoulder-season tee times can save 30–40% on the famous courses.