Golf Magazine (U.K.), the most prestigious of the European Union Golf Magazines, has published the rankings of the top 100 courses in Britain and Ireland for almost 40 years. Waterville first hit the 1988 list in the humble position of 49, and over the years, with patience and substantial investment, rose to their current position of 13th in Britain and Ireland.
This year, using their time tested formula and the worldwide experience of their raters, they have produced their first ranking of the “Top 100 Courses in the World”. Waterville is honoured to be part of this prestigious fraternity. The course is a must on your travels to South West Ireland, and whilst not as well known as Ballybunion or Tralee, Waterville links is my personal favourite. A hearty BRAVO should be given to Noel Cronin and his staff, Mike Murphy and his ground crew, and of course, Tom Fazio and the staff of Fazio Design.
This is the year to plan your return to Waterville – the dollar is strong, airfares are cheap, the Guinness is smooth and Waterville Links is at its best. Oh Yes! The very respected Irish Farmers Almanac (consultant to NASA) is predicting a dry summer and Lough Currane produced two trophy fish recently – 11lb 2oz Sea trout and 19lb Salmon
