Month: July 2021

Fota Island Open Week 2021

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Fota Island have just finalised their events for Open Week, and the popular resort has a wide range of events  available over the seven days.   All of the competitions are being played over the Deerpark course, the course made famous as host for three Irish Opens.

For the first time the Fota Island Scratch Cups will be played during Open Week.  The Junior & Intermediate Scratch Cups take place on Saturday 31st & Sunday 1st, while the Senior Scratch Cup takes place on Monday 2nd August.

Entry to each of the events is a very attractive €50 per person and the Open Week is being sponsored by Kearys Continue reading →

Busy Times in East Cork

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Cllare Moloney pictured outside the reopened driving range in East Cork Golf Club.
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It has been a busy few months for everyone in East Cork.  As well as getting the course ready for golfers, the range at East Cork was also refitted in time for the reopening of golf in May.  Two months on, it a busy spot with golfers hitting balls at all times of the day and evening.  New mats, added to the driving range experience and a new coat of paint means the range is now an inviting place to practice.

Owner Clare Moloney has been busy and she has been delighted with the reaction from members and customers.  “The feedback since the reopening of the driving range has been very positive.  Because of Covid 19 we have someone on site to ensure we have contact details and sanitise baskets an Continue reading →

International Cap for Bryne, Leinster Success for Murphy

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Sara Byrne

Sara Byrne made another jump forward in her golfing journey, the Douglas golfer was named in the Irish team to compete in the European Team Championships in Royal County Down next week.  This is the first senior womens cap for the 19 year old golfer and she was delighted to be named in the team.  “I’m delighted to have been selected on the women’s team” said Sarah after the announcement, “I’m over the moon to get my first senior cap!  It’s really nice that it’s on in Royal County Down, a nice home advantage for the week.  I’m really Continue reading →