Course of the year title for proud Killarney club

Accepting the 2024 IGTOA Parkland Golf Course of the Year Award for Killarney Golf and Fishing Club were Colin Finlay and Frank Shaw (second and third from left) with IGTOA member Jennifer Smart of Travelling the Fairways with sponsors Alex and William McEvoy of Turtleston

Management and members at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club have said they are thrilled with its recognition as the Parkland Course of the Year 2024 at the IGTOA National Golf Tourism Conference and Irish Golf Awards.

The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sligo, is a cornerstone of the Irish golf tourism calendar, gathering industry leaders, operators and service providers to celebrate excellence and promote growth within the sector.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is renowned for its two stunning championship courses and world-class golf academy and it is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s most scenic and popular golf destinations.

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The club said the prestigious Parkland Course of the Year award is the culmination of over five years of dedicated effort and collaboration across all departments.

The achievement is not a result of one major leap but of the steady and sustained contributions from every area of the club, delivering an exceptional experience and helping Killarney rise in the rankings of Golf Digest, Golf Monthly, Irish Golfer Magazine and Top 100 Golf Courses.

Colin Finlay, KIllarney’s Director of Golf, “We are absolutely delighted and honoured to receive this recognition. It’s a true testament to the dedication of our entire team.

“This award celebrates not only our golf club but also the wider Killarney community and our contribution to Ireland’s golf tourism.”

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