Co Kerry

Club-by-club survey of golf in Ireland

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club. Photograph: Phil Inglis/Getty Images
Killarney Golf and Fishing Club. Photograph: Phil Inglis/Getty Images

Ballybunion

Holes: 36

(Old Course & Cashen)

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Annual membership fee:

Full €475

Entrance fee: Yes (€7,500)

Membership availability: Closed (waiting list )

Visitor green fee rate: Old Course - €180 (Mon-Fri) Cashen - €65 (Mon-Fri).

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? Play The Old Course & Cashen Course within 7 days - €200

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Ballyheigue Castle

Holes: 9

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Full €419 (includes GUI fee).

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Open

Visitor Green fees rate : €25 18 Holes

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? Buy a book of 5 greens fees for the price of four

What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? Survive the bad weather

Mission statement for the season ahead: To try and increase business on 2013

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Beaufort

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee:

Full €550

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Open

Visitor green fee rates: €30 (€15 with member) midweek, €35 (€20 with member) weekends.

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees in 2014? There is no joining fee for this year. The above Membership of €550 includes full official GUI/ILGU affiliation fee. Over 60s pay a visiting gree fee of €20 Monday-Thursdays, excluding bank holidays.

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Castlegregory

Holes: 9

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Annual membership fee - Full €369/Junior €179

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: O pen - we are currently open for full membership (entry fee of €1,000, paid over five years or upfront payment of €750, plus annual sub. Sudent, juvenile and beginner membership is also available

Green fee rates for visitors: €25 (€20)

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? Beat the recession and come play Castlegregory Golf Course for €15 every Wednesday. Get a further reduction of €5 on presentation of OAP/SW card.

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Castleisland

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Full - €550; Couple - €850

Entrance fee: Yes, payable over a number of years.

Membership availability: Open

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees 2014? There is a special introductory member category for €400.

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Ceann Sibeal

Holes: 18

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Annual membership fee:

Full- (Ladies & Gents) €617 includes a levy of €200

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Full memberships / Beginner memberships

Visitor Green fees rate: Low Season (Jan to Mar) €30: April to Sept. €55 and July/Aug €60

Any deals visiting green fees for 2014? All green fee deals are posted to the club website

What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? Retaining membership numbers and increasing visitor numbers, and maintaining costs.

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Dooks

Holes: 18

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Annual membership fee: €460
Full or trial membership available.Entrance fee: €2,000

Membership availability: Yes

Visitor Green fees rate: April (€65), May/June (€85), July, August, September (€90), October( €65), November/December €45

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? A Trial member of Dooks Golf Club will enjoy Membership and unlimited golf for one year charged on the 2014 annual subscription rate. After 1 year, they can transfer to Full Membership of Dooks Golf Club and then pay an Entrance Fee along with Full Annual Membership subscription. Terms & Conditions apply. It is a great way for new members to try out the course and facilities for a year before joining full membership.

What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? Retention of membership, accessing new membership and increasing green fee revenue.

Mission statement for the season ahead: Providing a quality course and service to all

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Kenmare

Holes: 18

Annual membership fee: Full €425/5-day €315

Membership availability: Yes.

Visitor green fees rate: weekday €30 (18 holes), €15 (9 holes); weekend €35 (18), €20 (9)

Any deals on membership for 2014? There are several types of membership terms - Kenmare has Single Full membership €425.00, Family €800.00, 5 day (Mon- Fri) membership €315.00, Country €295.00, Overseas €315.00, Student €80.00 and Junior for €40.00. Please contact Office for details on Special Beginner's rate.

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Killarney

Holes: 36 Killeen, Mahonys Point

Parkland/Lakeside

Green fee rates: Killeen - midweek €65, weekends €100; Mahonys Point - midweek €55, weekend €65. Twilights rates also available throughout the summer/autumn.

Membership availability: Yes, limited offer. Full Membership: First year payment of €2,000 (all inclusive). €1,200 each year thereafter until the typical annual full membership subscription catches up to the €1,200 fee. Husband & Wife: First year payment of €3000, which includes entrance fees and subscriptions. €1,800 each year until the typical annual full membership subscription catches up to the €1,800 fee.

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Ring of Kerry

Holes: 18

Parkland/Heathland

Annual membership fee: Full - €215; Junior (Under 18) - €55

Entrance Fee - No

Membership availability: We are open for new members.

Visitor Green fees rate: Weekdays - €50; Weekends - €60; Society groups (16+) €25

Any deals on membership fees for 2014? Two members can join for only €300. Also we have two golf passes on offer providing reduced rates for both the national and international visitor.

– The Celtic Way Golf Pass - Only €89.00 (Ring of Kerry G&CC - Skellig Bay GC - Beaufort GC)

– The Kenmare Ticket - Only €60.00 (2 Midweek rounds) (Ring of Kerry G&CC - Kenmare GC)

– We also offer an unlimited 7-Day Golf Package for only €100 per person if staying locally in the region on holiday.

What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? The annual golfing season appears to be shrinking week by week due to the constant severity of our winters.

Mission statement for the season ahead : Enjoy & achieve!

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Skellig Bay

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Full €500/Junior €195

Membership availability: Open

Green fee rates for visitors: €50 (€30 with member)

Any deals on membership fees for 2014? The club has introduced a beginners membership category for €295 aimed at newcomers to the sport. Membership of the club also carries reciprocal play at Ring of Kerry, Beaufort and Ross.

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Tralee

Annual membership fee: €586.50

Entrance fee: €8,000

Membership availability: No

Visitor Green fees rate: €130-€175 depending on time.

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? Play second round within 7 days for €55. Husband and wife rate €265.

What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? To continue and attract younger golfers to the sport.

Mission statement for the season ahead: Tralee Golf Club is dedicated to providing a memorable event for each guest .
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Waterville

Holes: 18

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Membership availability: Contact the club

Green fee rates for visitors: Contact the club for green fee rates. Visitors are welcome.