Enjoy some of the finest golf in Ireland at our recently-completed championship
development in Waterville, Co. Kerry.
Situated
overlooking the magistic Ballinskelligs Bay and set among natural magalithic stonework and indigenous bog deal,
there can be few more visually stunning locations for a golf couse than Skellig Bay in Waterville.
The course opened for play in Spring 2006 and has already been rated in Irelands “Top 50”.
Nestling in the shadows of the towering McGillicuddy Reeks, the golfer has to negotiate the river Fionnglass
for the opening and closing holes but it is the stretch from six to sixteen that lives in memory long after
the last putt has been sunk. Here the awesome beauty of the Bay hits you full in the face as you play
through holes framed by over 8000 yards of ancient “famine” walls.
Original standing stones from pre-christian
times and a fairy fort all add to an unforgettable round as you experience an unbelievable feeling of another time and place.
“Skellig Bay is full of challenging golf holes” says Sunday Independent Golf Correspondent Dermot Gilleece.
“...and is built in the traditional design that advocates visibilty, fairness and enjoyment”.
The club is open for membership - Single and Family – and welcomes visitors / green fee guests all through the week .
Driving time from International Airports:
- 1 hour from Kerry Airport
- Two hours from Shannon Airport
- Two hours from Cork Airport
Course Designer
Skellig Bay
was designed by American Golf Architect Ron Kirby.
Over the years Kirby has worked with many of the worlds great designers:
Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones Snr and Gary Player. His works
include Sun City in South Africa, Sotogrande in Spain and Mount Juliet
and The Old Head in Ireland.
Ron regards Skellig Bay as his own creation and is very proud of this
addition to the other great courses in the South-West of Ireland.
Local Heritage
Part of the
design approach it was important for the course to fit comfortably into the landscape and reflect local heritage. This can be seen in
the many dry-stone walls that frame the course and also in the design of the Starters Hut. This is an accurate reproduction
of one of the “beehive” huts found in the magnificently preserved monastic settlement on the world-famous Skellig Michael
- the larger of the two Skellig Islands that jut dramatically from the bay.
Our Logo
Folklore and Mythology tell of the legend
of Oisin and Tir na nÓg. The white steed
on which Oisin rode over the waves of
Ballinskellig Bay on his return from
the Land of Eternal Youth is now
the logo for the club.
Contact Details
Skellig
Bay Golf Club
Waterville
County Kerry
Ireland
From Killarney, take the N72 route to Killorglan.
At Killorglan, take N70 to Cahersiveen via Glenbeigh.
From Cahersiveen, continue on the N70 all the way to Waterville.
Approximate travel time: 1 hour and 15 minutes (Kerry Airport
is located only 15 minutes from Killarney)
Map Key :
1. Old Head 2. Skellig Bay 3. Waterville 4. Dooks 5. Killarney 6. Tralee 7. Ballybunnion 8. Lahinch 9. K Club
Golf, Waterville, Kerry, Ireland, Golf Lessons, Indoor Lessons, Pro Shot, Holidays, Breaks, Ring of Kerry
Situated
overlooking the magistic Ballinskelligs Bay and set among natural magalithic stonework and indigenous bog deal,
there can be few more visually stunning locations for a golf couse than Skellig Bay in Waterville.
The course opened for play in Spring 2006 and has already been rated in Irelands “Top 50”.
Skellig Bay
was designed by American Golf Architect Ron Kirby.
Over the years Kirby has worked with many of the worlds great designers:
Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones Snr and Gary Player. His works
include Sun City in South Africa, Sotogrande in Spain and Mount Juliet
and The Old Head in Ireland.
Part of the
design approach it was important for the course to fit comfortably into the landscape and reflect local heritage. This can be seen in
the many dry-stone walls that frame the course and also in the design of the Starters Hut. This is an accurate reproduction
of one of the “beehive” huts found in the magnificently preserved monastic settlement on the world-famous Skellig Michael
- the larger of the two Skellig Islands that jut dramatically from the bay.
