Irish seaside golf course in the southwest region

Cork Golf Club

Alister MacKenzie

1888

18

72

6,770

Parkland

Alister MacKenzie

1888

18

72

6,770

Parkland

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Cork Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course located in Little Island near Cork city.

The Club was founded in 1888 and the course was redesigned by famous architect Alister MacKenzie in 1925. MacKenzie is famous for designing the home of the Master’s Golf Tournament, Augusta National Golf Club.

A unique and energetic golf course

The beauty of the surrounding Cork Harbour and Lough Mahon will inspire you, while the exciting diversity presents a thrilling challenge for any golfer and requires creative and energetic playing.

Founded on free-draining limestone, this championship course at Cork Golf Club presents a crisp playing surface, not unlike links. This also lends itself well to the challenge of navigating such a unique course. For example, players will discover a variety of unusual features, including a series of holes set in a disused limestone quarry.

Highlights

The Spanish Chestnut tree marks the Seve Ballesteros drive on the 11th hole during his visit to Cork GC on 15th August 1983. Seve birdied the hole and went on to shoot a bogey-free four under par 68.

Facilities

The pro shop at Cork Golf Club stocks a wide range of golfing equipment. The team is available to provide personal assistance with purchases. You will find clubs, golf buggies and trolleys available for rent.

Food & Drink

The particularly ‘old-world’ atmosphere of the Clubhouse is no doubt drawn from the rich history and elegance of Cork Golf Club.

Catering to all needs, guests can enjoy a full meal, a light snack in the clubhouse dining room, or follow a round of golf with a round of drinks in the comfortable bar and lounge area.

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inks course near the sea in the southwest of Ireland
Panoramic sea views from a golf course in Ireland
Green fairways by the sea in southwestern Ireland
A golfing retreat near the sea in southwest Ireland with blue sky
Irish links style golf course with ocean proximity
Panoramic sea views from a golf course in Ireland
Green fairways by the sea in southwestern Ireland
A golfing retreat near the sea in southwest Ireland with blue sky
Irish links style golf course with ocean proximity

The local area

lions and cubs at fota wildlife park cork
english market in cork
cork city gaol
cashmans bar cork

Things to do

Cork city is a vibrant urban space offering visitors everything they could need. Make sure to visit the English Market and marvel at the wide selection of unusual food, followed by a tour of the nearby high streets.

And for those wishing to absorb the culture of County Cork, make sure to take a trip to the Blarney Castle where you can gain the gift of the gab with a simple kiss upon the Blarney Stone! Animal lovers can get their fill at the huge Fota Wildlife Park, while history enthusiasts can get lost in the wonder of Cobh Heritage Centre.

One of the most popular attractions in Cork city is Cork City Gaol (Jail), now a unique visitors attraction. This magnificent castle-like building once housed 19th-century prisoners. Today, visitors get a fascinating insight into day-to-day prison life.

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