Our Club

Who interoduced you to golf?

Margaret A O’Sullivan and Chris O’Connor (both past members of Dooks)

What is your favourite course?

Mahony’s Point at Killarney Golf Course and Waterville Golf Course

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the game of golf?

The Climate changes are causing damage to courses – cost of repairs and maintenance is increasing.

What do you like most about golf?

The healthy outdoor exercise.  The beautiful scenery.  Seeing the hares racing around the course.

What was your lowest & highest handicap?

36 and 18

Can you remember your best golf shot?

A hole-in-one during a 125th year celebration competitions at Dooks 13th Hole (2014)

Can you remember your worst golf shot?

Fresh airs – I have had a few!

Who is your favourite sportsperson? Why?

Padraig Harrington – successful, humble, honest

What piece of advice would you offer anyone thinking of taking up the game of golf or just starting out?

Take lessons before ever venturing onto a golf course

What is your favourite golfing memory?

There are many – being on the Dooks team when we won the Munster Ladies Minor League pennant in 1987.  Stewarding at the Irish Open championships in both Killarney and Ballybunion.  Wining a club championship, a president’s prize, and a lady captain’s prize.  Seeing famous people at Dooks e.g. Hugh Grant film star.

Dooks Golf Club is renowned for its friendliness and invites all visitors to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Clubhouse. The warmth of the greeting you will receive at Dooks is unrivalled. From the moment you walk through our doors you will feel immediately at home.

The Clubhouse is all inclusive with Locker facilities for visiting golfers, a Pro-shop and Bar/Dining room. After your round why not relax and restore the energy levels! The bar and dining facilities offer visiting golfers the opportunity to relax in comfort and the opportunity to chat with the members. A menu which includes both light snacks and more substantial meals, all freshly prepared using local produce is available throughout the day.

Here in Dooks we have a vibrant Men’s Club, Ladies’ Club & Junior Club. Our doors are always open to Visitors and Prospective Future Members.

John McGillycuddy