Firm fairways and true greens are the hallmark of these courses. The courses are in a mature setting with lots of old trees and plenty of water hazards to keep you on your toes. When the wind blows down the mountains the funnelling effect of the trees raises the challenge of the course. Kerry is famous for its links courses like Ballybunion and Waterville, but Killarney's two parkland courses offer a different type of challenge to a golfer. They finally went for the newer Killeen course, which is much admired by the aforementioned Faldo.
Plans are afoot to build another course to be cut from the woodlands on higher ground.
However, there have been objections on environmental grounds, so it remains to be seen whether it will be built yet. Professional Tony Coveney. Tuition available on prior request.