Bantry Bay Golf Club's 18 Hole Championship Course is open all year. The course towers above the head of Bantry Bay, in the Far West of County Cork. There are splendid panoramic views across the sea and islands to the Beara Mountains, Sheep's Head and the Mizen Peninsula.
Bantry Bay Golf Club - a brief description
Bantry Bay Golf Club's 18 Hole Championship cliff-top Course, open all year, towers above the head of Bantry Bay, in the Far West of County Cork. Fourteen holes immediately overlook the shore where the warm Gulf Stream first touches 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 peninsula's.
Course architects Eddie Hackett and Christy O'Connor Jnr., of Ryder Cup fame, in keeping with USGA standards, have adapted some 170 acres of picturesquely undulating scenery - even the six lakes and other hazards would charm a landscape artist.
They have created a course on which the scratch golfer must thoughtfully exert himself to achieve Par 71, while the Handicap golfer, too, has fair chance of glory. Great variety, from a Par 3 of a mere 126 meters to a Par 5 of 487 meters to a two-tier green, to the index one, 408 meters dog-leg with the approach to the green over a lake demands skilful versatility. The course follows the natural contours of the countryside that results in some breathtaking holes and scenery. This is a course that should not be missed if you play in Ireland.
Founded in 1975, Bantry Bay is a cosmopolitan club, with more than a hundred members from abroad. Categories include Full and Country for single, husband & wife and family and overseas life membership. The Clubhouse Bar and restaurant are noted for their friendly informality.
