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Fota Island Golf Club in Cork is just a few minutes drive from the city's international airport and passenger ferry terminal. Located in the heart of a stunning 780 acre estate which is included in "The Inventory of Outstanding Landscapes in Ireland". The splendid woodlands are woven into three challenging championship courses which are very much in the traditional mode, featuring strategically placed bunkers and undulating putting surfaces. The resort is proud host of the 2014 Irish Open and also home to one of the most recognisable golf hotels in Cork which should provide golfers with the ideal apr?_??s golf facilities to relax and unwind after a challenging round on one of our three championship golf courses. When visiting Fota Island Golf Resort Cork, choose from our three championship golf courses - Deerpark, Belvelly or Barryscourt. Each of these great golf courses at this Cork golf club are guaranteed to challenge both the short and long games of golfers of all abilities. Between rounds golfers can also avail of our well equipped Golf Academy which allows golfers to hone their skills.
The Barryscourt Golf Course at Fota Island Golf Resort Cork, a Par 73 course, also incorporates the new nine-hole layout. With 7362 yards to be negotiated, a great opportunity to produce a good score beckons on this course which is characterised by gently undulating greens - your putting game will be examined throughout your round! What’s more, the newly designed Par 38th hole – cleverly guarded by a variety of hazards – will reward those who possess the advantage of an accurate tee-shot.
The Belvelly Golf Course at Fota Island Resort Cork Golf Club, a Par 72 course stretching over 7121 yards from the championship tees, includes the new nine-hole layout also developed by Jeff Howes. This course incorporates some unique and exciting features intended to challenge even the most competitive golfer yet, remaining perfectly loyal to the traditional style, values, and playability that characterise Fota Island Golf Club as a whole. The 16th hole promises to be one of the features of this exciting new challenge – a 435 yard Par 4 requires an accurately placed tee shot where finding the fairway is at a premium, allowing those without the burden of a faint heart to take on the daunting approach over an old quarry to a small target.