Golfing

In addition to being a great location for relaxed and uncrowded golf, Ballyhoura Country is also conveniently situated for touring the scenic south-west of Ireland. This enables the golfing enthusiast the opportunity for at least one day of exhilarating, links-style golf at one of the highly acclaimed championship golf courses in the region.

This attractive parkland course, established since 1941, has recently extended to a pleasant 27 hole heavily wooded course, well known for its lush fairways and beautiful greens. Its location at the foothills of the Ballyhoura Mountains and next to Munster’s most central town makes it an ideal centre for golf – a mere 40 minutes from both Cork and Limerick cities.

Charleville Golf Club

The club is renowned for its friendliness, which extends to Irish and Foreign visitors alike. On completion of a game, one can relax in the luxuriously appointed and tastefully designed clubhouse and avail of the excellent catering and bar facilities.

Charleville Golf Club
Smiths Road, Ardmore,
Charleville, Cork
Tel : +353 (0)63-81257 Fax : +353 (0)63-81274
Restaurant and snack bar on site. Club, trolley and buggy hire available.
Holes: 9 Yardage: 6750 SSS: 72

This beautiful parkland golf course, founded in 1927, is acclaimed by many as ‘the jewel in the crown of 9 hole golf courses’. Adjacent to Doneraile National Park, this course is well endowed with an abundance of natural trees, making it a most picturesque golfing experience. The sixth hole is a signature hole at Doneraile with a severe dog-leg to the right bounded by the local graveyard. The tee shot is a 200 yards carry over an intimidating ravine.

Doneraile Golf Club
Doneraile, Cork
Tel : +353 (0) 22 24137
Holes: 9 Yardage: 5528 SSS: 67

Set in the lush Golden Vale, this attractive parkland course is particularly renowned for the quality of its greens and fairways, and its friendly atmosphere. The view from the course is magnificent with the majestic Galty Mountains as the natural backdrop. Drainage is a natural feature making the course playable twelve months of the year.

Mitchelstown Golf Club

Gently undulating land, intercepted by a river, makes Mitchelstown the ideal golf course for players seeking tranquillity and a golf challenge.

Mitchelstown Golf Club
Mitchelstown, Cork
Tel : +353(0)25-24072
Secretary: D Nollan Tel : +353(0)25-24072
Holes: 15 Yardage: 5676 SSS: 67

Established in the heart of the Blackwater Valley with exceptional mountain views. At the crossroads of Munster, it is readily accessible to all golfers. Here long undulating fairways bordered by pine, beech and oak trees transport the golfer from tee to green. The course, with its advantageous positioning of bunkers and plantations, is a true test for all golfing standards.

Mallow Golf Club
Ballyellis,
Mallow, Cork
Tel : +353 (0) 22-21145 Fax : +353 (0) 22-42501
Secretary: Michael O'Sullivan Tel : +353 (0) 22-22591
Professional : Sean Conway Tel : +353 (0) 22-21145
2 km south east of Mallow Bridge on Killavullen Road.
Club, caddie and trolley hire available. Bar and restaurant on site.
Holes: 18 Yardage: 6559 SSS: 72

Established in 1972, Kanturk golf course was upgraded to an impressive 18 hole course in 1993. Situated in the heart of Duhallow, the course offers its guests excellent greens with spectacular scenic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. This course is a good test for the keen golfer. Pre-booking not essential.

Kanturk Golf & Country Club
Fairy Hill,
Kanturk, Cork
Tel : +353 0 29 47238 Fax : +353 0 29 50534
Secretary: Dennis Fitzgearld Tel : +353 0 29 47238
Trolley hire available. Snack bar catering.
Holes: 9 Yardage: 6026 SSS: 69

Here, one can experience the challenge of 18 holes of championship golf, enhance their game with a professional golf tuition or relax in the steamroom and jacuzzi. Whether it is a friendly fourball, golf society or corporate organisation – Limerick County is a special place dedicated to enjoyment. Located 5 miles from Limerick City, 20 miles from Shannon Airport.

Limerick Golf and Country Club
Ballyneety, Limerick
Tel : +353 61 351881 Fax : +353 61 33065
Manager: Vari McGreevy Tel : +353 61 31034
Professional : Philip Murphy Tel : +353 61 33065
Directions - 7 km south of Limerick on the R512
Club and trolley hire available. Practice facilities, bar, restaurant, conference hall and steamrooms on site.
e-mail address: lcgolf@iol.ie
Customer Service Manager: Anne Farrell For more information on Limerick Golf and Country Club see www.limerickcounty.com
Course1 Holes: 18 Yardage: 6714 SSS: 74

Established in 1891, this wooded course represents a challenging test for both the expert and the novice golfer. The newly refurbished clubhouse and restaurant overlook the rolling course and countryside. Corrin Hill is a focal point for the area with its commanding stone cross at its summit. Handicap Cert. not required. Overseas membership available.

Fermoy Golf Club
Corrin,
Fermoy, Cork
Tel : +353 (0) 25 32694 Fax : +353 (0) 25 33072
Manager: Ailish Thompson Tel : +353 (0) 25 32694
Professional : John Savage Tel : +353 (0) 25 31472
Directions - 3 km south of Fermoy off N8
Club and trolley hire available. Restaurant catering.
Holes: 18 Yardage: 6340 SSS: 70

Driving Ranges:

Duhallow Driving Range, Rossacon, Newmarket, Co. Cork. Tel: 029-51105.
Ivory Driving Range, Culinagh, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Tel: 025-33032.
Mallow Golf Range, Copstown, Mallow, Co. Cork. Tel: 022-27894.

Pitch & Putt:

Castlelyons P&P Club
Castlelyons Village
18 Holes
Length: 800m
Par: 3
Tel: 025-36840

Fermoy GAA P&P Club
Fitzgerald Park, Fermoy.
18 Holes
Length: 1200m
Par: 3
Tel: 025-31415

Kilworth P&P Club
(1m from Cork/Dublin road) Kilworth.
18 Holes
Length: 850m
Par: 3
Tel: 025-27495

Newmarket P&P Club
James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket.
18 Holes
Length: 790m
Par: 3
Tel: 029-60360

Millstreet P&P Club
Between Millstreet Town Park & Green Glens Arena.
9 Holes
Length: 400m
Par: 3
Tel: 029-70665

Cullen P&P Club
Cullen Village
18 Holes
Length: 630m
Par: 3
Tel: 029-79102