Opened for full play in June 2009, the course is set in 116 acres of elevated Link’s type course with panoramic views over the inner Cork harbour. Water also features on the course with two stunning lakes, including the magnificent Par 3 10th hole, a 170 metre shot to an island green with the River Lee forming a backdrop. Cobh […]
Monkstown Golf Club rejoices in its distinguished history and its unique setting overlooking Cork’s glorious harbour. The original nine holes of the course draw the golfer to the crest of the hill and offer marvellous panoramic views of the broad sweep of the River Lee and Cork’s busy lower harbour. The grandeur of the site is emphasised by the many […]
Fota Island Golf Club, listed amongst Ireland’s Top 100 golf courses, is Ireland’s Premier Championship Golf Course and is located just a few minutes drive from Cork City’s international airport and passenger ferry terminal. Located in the heart of a 780 acre estate which is included in “The Inventory of Outstanding Landscapes in Ireland”, the splendid woodlands are woven into […]
We are proud to be one of Corks leading golf academies. This 9 hole golf course has much to offer with its outstanding architectural layout and fully serviced greens and panoramic views of Cork city. The course is a 9 hole par 68 with over 5200 yards. It is made up of fourteen par 4’s and four par 3’s (assuming […]
Mitchelstown is now regarded as one of the finest parkland courses to be found anywhere in Ireland. Superbly manicured greens and fairways, panoramic scenery, mature trees, gently undulating parkland, the River Funshion, the Galtee Mountains, and playable all year round. Set in the heart of the Blackwater Valley, is a delightful golfing experience for both the beginner and the experienced […]
A warm welcome awaits you at Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club. Located 3km from Skibbereen town the 18 hole, 5467 metre course is set against the backdrop of the internationally known Lough Hyne and the beautiful village of Baltimore and its surrounding islands. You will find the course enjoyable and relaxing with a gentle aspect. Watch out for their […]
Established in 1892, this wooded course represents a varied and interesting challenge to experienced and occasional golfers alike. Corrin Hill is a focal point for the area with its commanding stone cross at its summit while the course is situated on the sunny south facing slopes of the Hill and set in a glorious profusion of natural heather and gorse. […]
Youghal Golf Club known as ‘ the friendly club’ is a scenic and challenging 18 hole – Par-72 golf course that’s worthy of any golfer’s respect. The lush, members-owned course is always a pleasurable experience. The course plays as a “Parkland” course has a magnificent par 3 surrounded by water and bunkers, that would test the skill of any golfer. […]
Founded in 1888 and redesigned in 1927 by Alister Mackenzie, this championship parkland course is as graceful and mature as its age would suggest. Scenically situated in Cork Harbour, the club has played host to major Amateur and Professional Championships over the years. For the club golfer, Little Island comes as close to perfection as makes no difference. It has […]
Set in beautiful surroundings on the banks of the Owenacurra River (just 15 minutes from Cork City outside Midleton in East Cork), the course is strategically designed from its forward and back tees to reward both the average and top class golfer. The design is fair yet strategic, rewarding the thinking golfer while flattering the average player with wide fairway […]
It is a testing parkland course in beautiful wooded setting with lots of natural hazards. Set on the undulating slopes of the Bandon Valley the course meanders around the castle ruins with holes being protected by water and bunkers. The course was founded initially in 1909 and was extended to 18 holes in the 1970’s. The course boasts a wonderful […]
The Wild Atlantic Way is one of the world’s most dramatic coastal landscapes. This absorbing route, the longest coastal route in the world, runs for 2500 kilometres along Ireland’s west coast. County Cork provides the most southerly point of the route, as well as a number of impressive highlights. Surely the most stunning area of all is the unparalleled Old […]
Bantry Bay Golf Club is an 18 hole championship golf course, the 4th best in Co Cork and 55th in Ireland as per “Golf Digest” magazine, summer 2009. The 170 acre Bantry Bay Golf Club is a Christy O’Connor Junior and Eddie Hackett designed USGA standard course, located , a short drive outside Bantry town in West Cork, Ireland. (Approx 2 hours […]
This is truly a club with a view! Glengarriff’s nine holes are in one of the loveliest settings in Ireland, with scenic views abounding – the one from the fifth tee is exceptionally beautiful. The grassy lane between the second and third holes is part of the historic ancient road between Adrigole and Bantry which also comes up by the […]
Golf has had a relatively long history in Douglas with the club being founded in 1909 by Harry Vardon, six times winner of the British Open, together with the new Club Professional John McNamara. Set on a mature elevated site with many spectacular views, this par 72, 5700 metre course offers a challenging round of golf for all comers.
At Fernhill Golf and Country Club they believe they offer the “best value for golf in Cork”. The golf course is an 18-hole, parkland, par 70 tree lined, undulating course. Presenting top quality playing conditions, Fernhill offers a challenge to golfers of all handicaps and enables them to test their skills to the fullest. As a result of excellent design […]
This 9 hole Golf Club meanders around the majestic Lisselan Gardens in Clonakilty in West Cork, with the trout filled Argideen River flowing through this challenging yet picturesque course. Golfers must ride a motorised raft from 8th fairway to green, while also taking pleasure in our new railcars bringing golfers from green to the next tee box. Play this course […]
Muskerry Golf Course is now considered to be one of the top 18 hole parkland courses in Munster, if not all Ireland. Nestling in beautiful parkland close to the village of Tower near Blarney It offers golfers the opportunity to sample golf over natural terrain, natural hazards as well as bringing many mature trees into play. The club has 23 […]
Set in the heart of the Blackwater Valley with dramatic views of the Mushera and Galtee Mountains, Mallow’s undulating tree lined fairways transport the golfer from tee to green and provide an enjoyable testing round of golf.
The course is set in a scenic area with splendid views of Mount Hilary and the surrounding countryside, and is a challenging 5721 metre Par 72 layout which demands accuracy from the tee and good iron play as the greens are small and not easy to hit in regulation. It provides a good test for all levels of golfing ability. […]
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