Fota Island, County Cork, Ireland

Founded: 1993

Course Architect: Christy O' Connor Jnr..

Parkland Par 71.

Standard Scratch Score: 71

Length: 6,927 yards.


Golf on Fota Island dates from 1883 when a nine hole course was laid out. The present Fota Island Golf Club was designed in 1993 and underwent major re development in 1998 with all the greens being rebuilt and eight holes redesigned. In its short history, Fota Island Golf Club has hosted the Irish Club Professional Championship, the Irish PGA Championship and the Irish Amateur Open. It will be the 2001 and 2002 venue for the Irish Open.

Fota has received very favourable reviews, in Golf Montly, "It's a mark of imaginative design when a new course appears old before the paint has dried…" and Golf Digest, " Depending on how you see your shot in your mind, you could be playing any of three different clubs. In other words, it makes you think. It's real golf".


Facilities:

Pro Shop: Yes

Carts: Yes

Caddies: by request.

Pull Trollies: Yes

Catering: Bar and restaurant