Waterville Golf Links, Ireland
A feature from the IAGTO Directory
2020
Waterville Golf Links, Ireland
Waterville Golf Links, Ireland Unforgettable links golf experience & 18th century manor house
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Waterville Golf Links is one of the world’s most coveted links golf courses with a rich history that dates back to 1889. Set on the breathtaking South West Coast of Ireland in County Kerry, on the famed Ring of Kerry, Waterville Golf Links showcases the vision of noted international golf architect Tom Fazio, who was commissioned to update the memorable Eddie Hackett masterpiece. Fazio has assisted many of the world’s leading clubs, including Winged Foot, Pine Valley and Augusta National. Over 125 years old, Waterville Golf Links is currently positioned at No 2 in the Golf Channel’s Top Courses in Ireland and ranked No 3 in Ireland by the UK’s Golf World. In 2019, Waterville Golf Links completed an extensive clubhouse renovation including a new larger clubhouse with state-of-the-art locker facilities for men and women, a beautiful fully-stocked golf shop and a full-service restaurant, 1889 Bar & Restaurant, serving Irish classics as well as international favourites. The restaurant is designed to highlight the breathtaking, panoramic view of the links course and Ballinskelligs Bay. A cosy half way house was recently added for a quick bite or pint at the turn or after a round.
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Waterville Golf Links, Ireland
The magnificent 18th century Waterville House is an elegant period Irish manor house set on the Wild Atlantic Way on a stunning 40-acre estate overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Waterville House has 13 en-suite bedrooms, a sauna and steam room, health facility with massage room, billiard room and private golf practice facility. A Fazio-designed practice facility was added in recent years to the Waterville House Estate grounds as well as a state-of-the-art health facility. Guests of Waterville House enjoy preferential tee times and access to fishing in private lakes and rivers, including Lough Currane. Waterville House provides the most famous sea trout and salmon fishery in Ireland. All these projects have firmly positioned Waterville’s reputation as one of Ireland’s premier links golf destinations. Waterville Golf Links & Waterville House have received numerous awards including four from IGTOA, most notably Best Golf Course of the Year and Best Boutique Hotel. Since 1889, Waterville Golf Links has come to represent a world-class golfing experience shared with friends old and new, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Designer Tom Fazio says: “Everything at Waterville is spectacular. The setting is one of the best I have ever seen anywhere in golf.” For more information about Waterville Golf Links & Waterville House, visit: www.watervillegolflinks.ie Reservations, rates and information: tel +353 669 474102; email info@watervillegolflinks.ie Media contact: Elisa Gaudet elisa@execgolfintl.com / Facebook & Instagram: @watervillelinks
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