Beaufort Course

Beaufort Golf Club

Killarney, Kerry, IE
Public
18 holesPar 716,950 yds74/133
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About this course

Beaufort Golf Club sits in the scenic countryside near Killarney in County Kerry, where the course occupies gently rolling parkland with views toward the MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountain range. Designed by Tom MacKenzie and opened in the early 1990s, the layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mature tree-lined corridors that define many of the holes. The River Laune runs through the property, introducing water hazards on several holes and adding strategic interest to the routing. The course measures just over 6,700 yards from the championship tees and plays as a par 71. MacKenzie's design incorporates the existing landscape features rather than imposing dramatic earthworks, resulting in a layout that feels integrated with its surroundings. Fairways move through stands of native trees, and the greens are typically elevated and well-bunkered, requiring accurate approach play. Several holes along the river demand careful club selection and course management. Beaufort serves as a members' club with a welcoming atmosphere for visitors exploring the Killarney golf region. The clubhouse maintains traditional Irish hospitality, and the course provides a quieter alternative to some of the more heavily trafficked resort layouts nearby. Its location between Killarney town and the Ring of Kerry makes it accessible for golfers touring the southwest, and the mountain backdrop gives the round a distinctive sense of place within Kerry's landscape.

Quick facts

Location
Killarney, Kerry, IE
Access
Public
Year built
1995
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,950 yards
Difficulty
74/133

Getting there

The journey to Beaufort Golf Club begins at Kerry Airport, a compact gateway just twenty minutes west along the N22, or from Shannon International, roughly ninety minutes northeast through the rolling pastures of Limerick and into County Kerry. The final approach follows the main Killarney-to-Killorglin road before turning toward the village of Beaufort, where the landscape opens dramatically - the McGillycuddy's Reeks rising to the south, their purple-gray peaks framing the entrance to this parkland sanctuary. The transition is immediate and arresting: one moment you're tracing the edge of Killarney National Park, the next you're pulling into a clubhouse that sits quietly beneath Ireland's highest mountains, the air sharp with the scent of gorse and the promise of golf played in the shadow of Carrauntoohil.

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Common questions about Beaufort

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Beaufort was designed by Tom MacKenzie.

Yes. Beaufort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Beaufort is 71.

Beaufort plays 6,950 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Beaufort is 133.

Beaufort is a 18-hole course.

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