While golf has been played in Killarney since 1891 (originally on a nine hole layout known as the Deer Park), the first 18 hole golf course at Killarney, which was designed by Sir Guy Campbell and Henry Longhurst, did not open for play until October 1939.

Essentially this design comprises most of today's Mahony's Point course. After the rough and tumble challenge of southwestern Ireland's great links courses, Killarney provides a somewhat welcome respite, though not necessarily an easier option.

Superb holes abound. One of the most memorable holes at Mahony's Point is the par 5, 13th, which though of modest length requires an excellent tee shot in order to attempt to make the well-protected green in two strokes. The closing holes here are among the finest anywhere, while the par 3, 18th is truly superb and requires a shot over Lough Leane to a bunkered green.

Killarney is set in its own National Park within the famous Ring of Kerry. Here we have some of the most magical and enchanting scenery in Ireland. The Mahony's Point course is set on the banks of Lough Leane, the largest freshwater lake in the southwest. The backcloth is the majestic Carrauntoohil, the highest mountain in Ireland, one of the many peaks of the Macgillycuddy's Reeks. This is the most mountainous region in the Emerald Isle.

In 1993, Following the Fairways voted Killarney 'Golf Club of the Year'. The fantastic experience is made up from many factors. The setting is breathtaking, the course condition is first class, the holes are varied and exciting, and last but not least, the Irish welcome is warm and friendly. Surely there can be no better place in the whole of the British Isles to play inland golf?

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