About
One of Waterville’s signature holes, the par-three 17th, was named 'Mulcahy’s Peak' in his honor, as he frequently surveyed the course from this elevated spot.
John Mulcahy was an Irish-born American golf course developer best known for transforming Waterville Golf Links in County Kerry, Ireland. Born in Waterford, Ireland, he emigrated to the United States at 17 and later amassed significant business success. In the late 1960s, Mulcahy purchased the dormant Waterville property with a vision to create one of the world’s most challenging seaside courses. He enlisted renowned Irish architect Eddie Hackett and sought advice from Masters champion Claude Harmon, overseeing the expansion and redesign of the course, which reopened in 1973 as a formidable 18-hole championship layout. Waterville quickly gained international acclaim, attracting major golfers and hosting notable tournaments. Mulcahy’s vision and investment brought global attention to Irish links golf and inspired future architectural projects in Ireland. His legacy remains central to Waterville’s status as a must-play course for golf enthusiasts.
