Kenmare Golf Club
Kenmare, Kerry
Tel : +353 (0)64 41291 Fax : +353 (0)64 42061
Kenmare Golf Club was opened as a nine hole golf course in 1903 and was extended to a championship 18 hole in 1993. The clubhouse was originally built as a hunting lodge in India and still retains its old charm.
Directions
30 km south of Killarney on the Cork Road
Further Information
Manager :- Joy Clifford.
Club, trolley and caddie hire available.
Practice facilities and bar with snack menu.
Course Details
| Course Name: Kenmare Holes: 18 Yardage: 5441 SSS: 69 |
| The course is a real test of golf in a unique golfing environment and while it can be very exacting for a good golfer it is never unfair to the weak. The early holes stretch along the picturesque Roughty river estuary while the undulating ground to the 'new' nine holes provide panoramic views of Kenmare bay and the Roughty Valley. For an appreciation and independent view of this course please see golfer reviews. 
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bobby hanley wrote on: Jul 6, 2010
just browsing with " GOOGLE " and all info about the kenmare golf club brings back many great memories playing golf in the early fifties with a handfull of golf clubs (5) BRASSIE A (2 WOOD) 3 IRON 5 IRON (HEAD & SHAFT WELDED) 7 IRON ( ELVERYS DUBLIN ) WON AS A JR MEMBER & A WOOD SHAFT PUTTER .& OLD LEATHER BAG . I HAD NO GOLF SHOES PLAYED BARE FOOT WHEN LOTS OF DEW ON THE GRASS ESPECIALLY IN THE MORNING . NO GOLF GLOVE PLAYED WITH TERRY MC CABE (SERGENTS SON) JAMES BROSNAN-FINBAR HAZEL-JERRY DONOGHUE(RODDYS BROTHER)JIM CRUSHELL - FRANKIE ALDWELL & MANY MORE MY BIG DAY CAME IN JUNE 1953 ( CLUB GOLDEN JUBILEE)PLAYED IN THE OPEN MEETING WITH TEDDY DONOGHUE(RIP)FIRST OFF THE TEE AT 9 AM I WAS 17 YEARS PLAYED THAT DAY OFF 18 HANDICAP LIMIT MY SCORE WAS 39-40 (old course)= 61 nett .1 won the O" BRIEN CORKERY CUP .AGAIN WITH A HANDFUL OF CLUBS AND THEY TALK ABOUT TIGER WOODS WHO IS IN LIMERICK ( ADARE GOLF CLUB )NOW AS WE TALK also playing that day from the MUSKERRY GOLF CLUB local LARRY MC CARTHY & MICK POWER irish internationals ( both deceased )also JIM SHEA ( commercial )also deceased had a 62 nett playing off a 6 handicap. ALSO J B O" SHEA WAS CLUB SECETARY A GREAT INDIVIDUAL NOW LIVING IN KILLORGLIN 'I WOULD LIKE TO ADD CLUB HAD LOTS OF SHEEP GRAZING ( CLUB HAD NO MONEY FOR MACHINERY ) WELL ITS GETTING LATE HOPEFULLY YOU WILL ADVERTIZE THIS LETTER FOR ME IN KERRYMAN - KENMARE NEWS WHERE EVER good night bobby hanley 7-7-10
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robert hanley wrote on: Oct 25, 2011
would like to add living in the U S A now since 1955 would like to hear from ANYBODY associated with KENMARE GOLF or KENMARE IN GENERAL . MY EMAIL ADRESS hanleymd@aol.com OR 1717 CODY DR SILVER SPRING MARYLAND USA 20902 PHONE 3016819253 BOBBY HANLEY
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Finbar Hazel wrote on: Jan 15, 2011
Just came across Bobby Hanleys message.I remember well playingwith Bobby and the lads in Kenmare in the very early 50s. The fairways were cut by a mower attached to an old Ford Prefect with no doors and was driven by a gentleman who could not speak or hear.He taught me to drive in Prefect up and down the fairways.Remember the day Bobby won the big prize !!.I played with a cut down 3 iron and an old putter.
Delighted that Kenmare Golf Club is doing so well and hope that Bobby Hanly is in good form.
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robert hanley wrote on: Nov 21, 2011
where is FINBAR HAZEL located ? would like to hear from him BOBBY
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wrote on: Jun 13, 2004
>Could you send me information regarding greens fees and information about golf club rentals.
>We will be there June 30th- July 6th.
>Thank you,
>Bernadette
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Bernadette N. Murphy wrote on: Jun 13, 2004
Could you send me information regarding greens fees and information about golf club rentals.
We will be there June 30th- July 6th.
Thank you,
Bernadette
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Sean Ross wrote on: Mar 31, 2001
I have played at kenmare golf course since a child, and I now love visiting as an adult.
the original 9 was always a challenge, but with the new course developed, all of your golfing techniques will be tested.
Situated in the glorious surroundings of this historic small town - a day playing golf at Kenmare is an absolute delight.
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Peter Ringlever wrote on: Feb 28, 2001
After the renovation and extenuation to 18 holes the course has matured nicely, the upper part runs behind the town and the lower part is situated along the Kenmare river while the first tee and the Clubhouse are almost in the town. A good golf course that should not be missed when visiting Kenmare on the Ring of Kerry.
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