Killarney Mahony's Point
Mahony's Point is the older of the two championship courses at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, opened in 1939 to a routing credited to Sir Guy Campbell with Henry Longhurst. A par 72 of about 6,780 yards along the shore of Lough Leane, it ends on one of the most photographed holes in golf, a par 3 played across a corner of the lake beneath the MacGillycuddy's Reeks.
Photo: Killarney Golf & Fishing Club via Google.
The verdict
There are few more beautiful settings in golf than Killarney, where the fairways run between tall Scots pines along the shore of Lough Leane with the MacGillycuddy's Reeks rising beyond. Mahony's Point, the original course, opened in 1939 and remains the more celebrated of the club's two championship eighteens, a gentle, scenic parkland that saves its drama for the finish.
It is not the toughest test in Kerry and it does not pretend to be. Mahony's Point is about atmosphere and that closing hole, the par 3 18th over the water, which has been called one of the most memorable holes in the game. For a travelling group, it is the soft, scenic counterpoint to the brutal links of the southwest, and it photographs like nowhere else.
Killarney Mahony's Point at a glance
- Opened
- 1939
- Designer
- Sir Guy Campbell, Henry Longhurst
- Type
- Lakeside parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,780 yds
- Green fee
- Seasonal visitor rate
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Killarney Golf and Fishing Club and leading course databases: a par 72 of about 6,780 yards opened in 1939 to a routing credited to Sir Guy Campbell with Henry Longhurst. Killarney is a members club that welcomes visitors; published green fees vary by season, so always confirm the current rate and availability directly before booking (indicative, 2026).
The holes worth the trip
Mahony's Point is parkland golf of the classic Irish kind, the holes threading between mature pines and hardwoods with Lough Leane glinting through the trees. It is not long by modern standards and the fairways are generous, but the trees demand position and the greens, framed by the lake and the mountains, ask for committed approach play.
The round builds quietly toward its famous finish. The 18th is the signature hole, a par 3 of about 196 yards that carries a corner of Lough Leane to a green ringed by Scots pines, with the Reeks as a backdrop. Into the breeze off the lake it plays a club or two longer, and it has been turning a pleasant round into a lasting memory for visitors since the course opened.
Play it for the setting, the calm and that closing one shotter rather than for a fierce examination of your game. Mahony's Point rewards the player who soaks up the surroundings and keeps the ball in play, and it leaves almost everyone reaching for a camera on the last.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members club that welcomes visitors; book ahead, particularly in the summer season |
| Green fee | Published seasonal visitor rate; confirm the current figure directly (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve through the golf club or your trip planner; Mahony's Point and Killeen share a busy tee sheet |
| On the day | Walking or buggy parkland; relaxed but well run, with full clubhouse facilities |
| Getting there | On the edge of Killarney, about 15 minutes from the town centre and an hour from Kerry Airport |
| Best months | May to September for the warmest, driest weather and the longest Kerry evenings |
Access and fee details verified June 2026 from the club and course databases; published rates change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Killarney is one of Ireland's best resort towns and makes an easy base, with hotels and guesthouses of every standard, lively dining and the lakes and mountains of the national park on the doorstep. Many visiting golfers never need to move their bags, playing Killarney's two courses and driving out to the coast for the day.
For a wider Kerry tour, a Killarney base puts Mahony's Point and Killeen at hand and the links at Tralee, Dooks and Waterville within comfortable reach, with the Ring of Kerry threading the whole region together.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Killarney Mahony's Point.
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Killarney Mahony's Point questions
Who designed Killarney Mahony's Point and when did it open?
Mahony's Point opened in 1939 and is the original championship course at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, with the routing credited to Sir Guy Campbell working with Henry Longhurst. It runs along the shore of Lough Leane.
What is the par and length of Mahony's Point?
Mahony's Point is a par 72 of about 6,780 yards, a lakeside parkland threading between tall pines beneath the MacGillycuddy's Reeks.
What is the famous hole at Mahony's Point?
The 18th is the signature hole, a par 3 of about 196 yards played across a corner of Lough Leane to a green framed by Scots pines and the mountains. It is widely rated one of the most memorable finishing holes in golf.
Can visitors play Killarney Mahony's Point?
Yes. Killarney is a members club that welcomes visitors, though booking ahead is advised in the busy summer season. Published green fees vary by season, so confirm the current rate directly.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; visitor access and indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.