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Our selected golf courses: Cork - Old Head of Kinsale
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Cork
Architect: A. McKenzie.
18 holes: 6,115m: par 72.
Founded in 1888 and re-modelled in 1927 by Alastair
McKenzie (whose other great work was a certain course in Augusta,
Georgia) this is an absolute must for any golfers staying in Cork.
Wonderful variety of holes along the river and in and out of the
old Cork quarry. |
| Old Head of Kinsale
Architects: J.Carr & P. Merrigan.
18 holes: 6080m: par 72.
This
incredible spit of land has you playing golf a mile out to sea!
Stunning
setting for a unique golfing experience that rivals Pebble Beach et al.
Currently still open to visitors.
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Fota Island
Architects: C. O’Connor Jnr. &
P. McEvoy.
18
holes: 6488yds: par 71.
An Irish Open course. Not overly long, but the twisting fairways and numerous water hazards demand thought on every
shot.
A modern classic, that will test your golf in every department. |
| Lee Valley
Architect: C. O’Connor Jnr.
18 holes: 6725yds: par72.
An impressive modern layout with plenty of water,
especially the 8th - a testing par 5.
The large greens can leave you with some
interesting putts… |
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Harbour Point
Architect: P. Merrigan.
18 holes: 6163m: par
72.
To the East of Cork, on the next island over from Fota,
Harbour Point is a similarly styled course over gently rising terrain.
Tree-lined fairways and some tricky, well-defended greens and the ocassional water hazard to keep you "focused".
Sadly closed as of May 2009 |
| Muskerry
Architect: A. McKenzie.
18
holes: 5785m: par 71.
Designed by the Alistair McKenzie of Augusta National fame.
A gentle five-hole
start then the fun really begins as the course climbs away from the
Shournagh river to the hill-top holes 8 to 14. Tricky club selection
and wonderful scenery – particularly in Spring and Autumn. |
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Douglas
Architects: H. Cotton /G. Pennick.
18 holes:
5663m: par 70.
A gently rolling course that is one of the local's favourites. To the South of the city in the vicinity of the airport. |
Other courses to consider:
Bandon: A fairly hilly course out to the West of Cork.
Monkstown: A friendly club with a great little course seven miles South-East of Cork.
Bantry Bay: A woodland course on the shores of beautiful Bantry Bay.
