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Golf and Pitch & Putt in West Cork
Dunmore Golf Club, Muckross, Clonakilty Tel. 023 8834644
Located 3 miles outside Clonakilty town, Dunmore Golf Course is a very challenging test of golf no matter what your handicap. Built on a wonderfully scenic site overlooking the Atlantic, this 9 hole Parkland Course is a treat at any time, though relatively short at 4500 yards. The course is adjacent to Dunmore House Hotel where meals and Club hire/Caddy-car hire can be arranged if the clubhouse is not open. Clubhouse attended to for summer months only.
Lisselan GardensĀ & Lisselan Golf Club, Bandon Road, Clonakilty Tel. 023 8833249 Fax: 023 8834605
Ranked in the Top 10 favourite courses played by Fore Magazine writers this majestic 9 hole golf course contains some of the most scenic and challenging golf holes to be found anywhere in the world. The course will challenge golfers of all skill levels as golfers must plot their route from tee to green surrounded by the glorious Lisselan Gardens and river Argideen. "Probably the most unique course in the world" Christy O'Connor Snr. Taking members and green fees daily.
Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club, Skibbereen Tel. 028 21227
Skibbereen is an 18 hole, par 71 parkland golf course containing three par 5's and four par 3's. The traditionally designed course presents magnificent views of the world famous Lough Hyne and mount Gabriel hills. The natural drainage of the course and the exceptional mild climate due to the gulf stream, will guarantee enjoyable golf through the year.
Bandon Golf Club, Castlebernard, Bandon Tel. 023 8841111 Fax: 023 8844690
Set on the undulating slopes of the beautiful Bandon Valley, this 18 hole Parkland course enjoys a magnificent sylvan setting. Founded in 1909, Bandon was the first West Cork Club to extend to 18 holes. The course boasts a wonderful variety of wild life and recently headed the Golf ecology unit as the course with the greatest number of bird species in Ireland.
Bantry Bay Golf Club, Donemark, Bantry Tel. 027 50579
Bantry Bay Golf Club's 18 Hole Championship Course, open all year, towers over the head of Bantry Bay, in the far West of county Cork. Fourteen holes immediately overlook the shore where the warm Gulf Stream first gouch land on this side of the Atlantic, Fuchsias abound, and there are splendid panoramic views across the sea and islands to the Beara Mountains, Sheep's Head and the Mizen Penninsula.
The Old Head of Kinsale Golf Club, Old Head of Kinsale Tel. 021 4778444
Old Head Golf Links is built on a 220 acre diamond of land, jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic; the promontory is almost an island with numerous coves running beneath your feet as you play the course. Comprising of five par 5's, 5 par 3's and eight par 4's, the links stretches to over 7200 yard from the tips and with a minimum of six tees on every hole, the course provides a stern test to the touring pro and high handicapped alike. Nine holes play along the cliff tops, and all eighteen holes provide stunning ocean views.
West Cork Golf Academy, Ballydehob, West Cork Tel. 028 37700 Fax: 028 37700
The academy has facilities to cover every type of shot required of a golfer. The 5 holes have sand and water hazards and are "tight". All are welcome from beginners to advanced golfers. Basic tuition is available. Services: Driving range and lessons, club hire, caddy hire, practice greens and bunkers, chipping areas and driving range (16 bays).
Bandon Pitch and Putt 16 Ardan, Bandon Tel. 021/44226
Rosscarbery Pitch and Putt, The Warren, Rosscarbery Tel. 028 48203
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