Dooks Golf Club
Glenbeigh, Kerry
Tel : +353 (0)66 9768205 Fax : +353 (0)66 9768476
Golf has been played at Dooks since 1889. It was introduced to the local aristocracy by officers from the Royal Horse Artillery attending compulsory training at the nearby Glenbeigh Artillery Range. The golf course is set out on one of three stretches of sand dunes at the head of the Dingle Bay. In the fore ground are the sand-dunes peninsulas of Rossbeigh and Inch, and just a few miles away the whitewashed houses of Cromane Fishing Village provide an eye catching distraction. South eastwards are the famed McGillicuddys Reeks. To the south-west are the lovely Cooms and hills of Glenbeigh and across the bay to the north are the Slieve Mish Mountains.
Traditional Clubhouse - bar, restaurant, ladies and gent changing rooms. Casual but neat dress requested.
Directions
Just off the N70, between Killarney and Wateryille.
Further Information
Information herein provided by the club 10 Feb 1999.
Course Details
Course Name: Dooks Holes: 18 Yardage: 6010 SSS: 68 |
Dooks is a traditional links course. As such it has a special place in the annuals of the links golf and must be preserved at all costs. Its character typifies the true meaning of what this form of game should represent. It exits to give enjoyment and challenge without resorting to undue length and so for the golfer, who is seeking a beautiful and tranquil environment to enjoy good golf, Dooks presents a convincing case. Hole no 13 best illustrates the charm and magic of Dooks. It is a throw back hole to the time when golf began. Greens lay where they fell, and were the better for it. For a further appreciation and independent view of this course please see golfer reviews. press here for Dooks Golf Club course reviews |
p kerkar wrote on: Apr 11, 2009
Dooks has a great atmosphere and the welcome that we received was great. The course was wonderful, but I was hugely surprised when we were stopped by a member and given a little astro turf mat to hit our balls off.
This was a 100 euros later and we were not informed of this when we booked. Apparantely this is done to 'preserve' the course...cheeky.
Reccommed that you always check if the course is ok to play on or whether you have to play of an astro turf mat. In that case stay home and go to your driving range!!
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Stephen Rose wrote on: Feb 10, 2008
Great course. I visited with a group in October of 2007. The scenery was tremendous. The staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the round of golf and the friendly bar after the round.
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dave preston wrote on: Sep 18, 2005
Fantastic course in great condition and beautiful surroundings. One of Ireland's hidden gems
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sally hoffmann wrote on: Feb 16, 2006
Are they any accomodations at the golf club for the night? thanks
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Louise Farrell wrote on: Apr 3, 2006
tHERE ARE LOTS OF GOOD HOTELS AND BED AND BREAKFASTS VERY NEAR DOOKS AND LOADS OF GREAT EATING PLACES TOO. kILLORGLIN, NEAREST TOWN, HAS A TOURIST OFFICE WHERE YOU WILL FIND ALL THE DETAILS.BEST WISHES AND ENJOY YOUR GOLF ON THE COURSE WHICH WILL BE FULLY REOPENED BEGINNING MAY AFTER COURSE ALTERATIONS
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wrote on: Jan 19, 2004
My e mail address has changed to: paul@theliangroup.com
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Anna Lee McAleese wrote on: Feb 28, 2001
My husband and I enjoyed our first round of Irish golf 08/00 at your lovely Dooks club. It was humbling to follow in the footsteps of fellow golfers from the past 100+ years. The starter was pleasant and quite helpful as he helped us miss the nearby chimneys with perfect shots to the greens! The greens were some of the most interesting we played throughout our two week stay. The depressions were a challenge to read and when missed, provided lots of laughter! The golf towels have the terrific "toad logo" and come in a myriad of colours. Dooks is a must on the list for those of you that like a challenge and don't need the glitz of some of the better known courses! Dooks was certainly one of our favourites!
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Philippe Poppe wrote on: Sep 30, 2000
A golfcourse with a lot of history. Not very long , but a good test if you play back tees .
The panorama all around is one of the best in Kerry. Good greens , real links golf; I did not like the 17,a hole without imagination. The 18 is a real curiosity with a green just behind a dune and thus a blind shot;
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Dave & Julie Catt wrote on: Oct 31, 1999
We have played Dooks on our last 10 visits to Ireland and can only say that every year the challenge is still there! The views over the bay are spectacular, the greens need every ounce of concentration ( especially the 13th) and if you are on a tour that includes all the ' Big Courses' then this is one that you ought to add o your trip.
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Richard Pidgeon wrote on: Oct 31, 1999
We played Dooks in between playing the likes of Waterville, Ballybunion and Tralee and I can honestly say that Dooks is a fine and very enjoyable course and a nice respite from some of the tougher and more gruelling courses around Kerry. Dooks is excellent value for money and very welcoming. I would strongly recommend a visit and whilst in the area pop into Nicks Restaurant in Killorglin, you will not find a much warmer and friendlier restaurant in Ireland. The piano playing and singing is fantastic.
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Donald Laing wrote on: Jul 31, 1998
In May '97 eight of us went on a golfing tour of South West Ireland, basing ourselves in Tralee. We played Dooks at the end of our week and it was arguably the best value for money out of all the courses we played. It is short, but nevertheless a good test and the greens were in fine nick.
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Larry Sullivan wrote on: Jun 30, 1998
Don't waste your time! Greatly over rated. A real tourist trap. Short, tight uninteresting, hilly. The walk from the 18th green to the clubhouse is a real chore. This is one of the favourite bus tour stops.
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Bob Sanders wrote on: Jul 15, 2004
In response to Larry Sullivan's harsh review of dooks i can only comment on his obvious lack of knowledge when it comes to good golf courses, set in probably the best location in the country dooks cannot possibly be less than average. Being a low handicapper i found dooks extremely challenging and rewarding unlike many of the other over estimated courses in the county, such as killarney and Ballybunion, which for over 100 euros cannot be compared to the delight of dooks.
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G.H.Graham wrote on: Jun 30, 1998
We played this lovely country course in sept. 1996. if you are visiting Kerry and thinking of Waterville then you should definitely add this to your itinerary. Be sure to read the history of its growth from a nine-holer to its current eighteen. It will give you some perspective on the layout. Be sure to take enough club on the delightful 13th. Watch out for the toads.
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