Golfing In Ireland
Munster
Munster is located in the South-West of Ireland. It has the warmest climate and the most spectacular scenery in the country. There are many magnificent golf courses along the coast providing stunning views. West Clare, Kerry, and Cork are particularly good for golf. Being such a popular destination with tourists during the summer (mostly non golfers), it is wise to book accommodation in advance.
Bandon Golf Club
Bandon, Cork
023 41111
Par 70 6193 yards SSS 69
£25
Bantry Bay Golf Club
Bantry, Cork
027 50579
Par 71 6463 yards SSS 70
£20
Berehaven Golf Club
Castletownbere, Cork
027 70700
Par 68 (Nine Hole Course) 5204 yards SSS 65
£12
Charleville Golf Club
Charleville, Cork
063 81257
Par 71 6244 yards SSS 69 West Course
Par 72 (Nine Hole Course) 6902 yards SSS 72 East Course
£19
Cobh Golf Club
Cobh, Cork
021 812399
Par 67 (Nine Hole Course) 4797 yards SSS 64
£10
Coosheen Golf Club
Schull, Cork
028 28182
Par 60 (Nine Hole Course) 4018 yards SSS 58
£10
Cork Golf Club
Little Island, Cork
021 353451
Par 72 6632 yards SSS 72
£45
Doneraile Golf Club
Doneraile, Cork
022 24137
Par 68 (Nine Hole Course) 5768 yards SSS 66
£10
Dunmore Golf Club
Clonakilty, Cork
023 34644
Par 64 (Nine Hole Course) 4464 yards SSS 61
£38
East Cork Golf Club
Midleton, Cork
021 631687
Par 69 6314 yards SSS 67
£15
Fermoy Golf Club
Fermoy, Cork
025 31472
Par 70 6370 yards SSS 70
£16
Fota Island Golf Club
Carrigtwohill, Cork
021 883700
Par 72 6886 yards SSS 74
£55
Home of the 2001 Irish Open. Long demanding championship course. American style parkland.
Frankfield Golf Club
Frankfield, Cork
021 361199
Par 68 (Nine Hole Course) 5137 yards SSS 65
£5
Glengarriff Golf Club
Glengarriff, Cork
027 63150
Par 66 (Nine Hole Course) 4477 yards SSS 62
£12
Harbour Point Golf Club
Little Island, Cork
021 353094
Par 72 6270 yards SSS 69
£24
Kanturk Golf Club
Boyle, Cork
029 50534
Par 70 6044 yards SSS 69
£15
Kinsale Golf Club
Kinsale, Cork
021 774722
Par 71 7228 yards SSS 71
£27
Fairly hilly, long and demanding course. Nice views.
Lee Valley Golf Club
Ovens, Cork
021 331721
Par 72 6705 yards SSS 72
£29
Macroom Golf Club
Macroom, Cork
026 41072
Par 72 6096 yards SSS 70
£16
Mahon Golf Club
Skehard Road, Cork
021 362727
Par 68 5269 yards SSS 66
£12
Mallow Golf Club
Mallow, Cork
022 21145
Par 72 6518 yards SSS 72
£25
Mitchelstown Golf Club
Mitchelstown, Cork
025 24072
Par 67 5629 yards SSS 66
£15
Monkstown Golf Club
Monkstown, Cork
021 841 225
Par 70 6199 yards SSS 69
£26
Muskerry Golf Club
Carrigrohane, Cork
021 385297
Par 71 6327 yards SSS 70
£25
Old Head Golf Links
Kinsale, Cork
021 778444
Par 72 7121 yards SSS 74
£180
Spectacular views, very demanding golf from the back tees. However price is for the Bill Gates' of the world. If you have money to burn, it's well worth the four hours. Otherwise play a similar standard of course, like Lahinch or Portmarnock, for a third of the price. Helicopter service from Shannon Airport.
Raffeen Creek Golf Club
Ringaskiddy, Cork
021 378430
Par 70 (Nine Hole Course) 5575 yards SSS 68
£14
Nice short course. Some interesting and scenic holes. Overall an easy course, but an enjoyable experience. Good value for money.
Skibbereen Golf Club
Skibbereen, Cork
028 21227
Par 71 5967 yards SSS 68
£18
Youghal Golf Club
Youghal, Cork
024 92787
Par 70 6174 yards SSS 69
£20
FYI: Pronounced Y'all, as in the Southern "Y'all come back now ye here."
Prices listed are maximum weekend rate (often cheaper during the week). For courses I've played description is included. SSS is European Equivalent of Course Rating. Information is correct to the best of my knowledge.
