Killarney ( Killeen )
As parkland settings go , Killarney ’ s Killeen course is hard to beat . Nestling under the imposing MacGillycuddy ’ s Reeks , and clinging to the edges of Lough Leane , you will bask in Ireland ’ s beauty , regardless of whether you ’ re playing golf . With the second course , Mahony ’ s Point , alongside , Killarney Golf & Fishing Club is a vibrant , popular and essential addition to Co . Kerry ’ s world famous links golf offering . The town of Killarney also happens to be buzzing with bars , restaurants and accommodation .
The Killeen course hosted the Irish Open in 2010 and 2011 ( won by Ross Fisher ( -18 ) and Simon Dyson ( -15 ), respectively ), and , despite the low scoring , this is a big , muscular course where you need smart strategy as you play between big trees and over surprisingly deceptive and natural terrain . The lakeside holes may well be regarded as the best but it is quality from start to finish , and you ’ ll be surrounded by deer roaming the fairways all day long .
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