Fota Island Golf Club
Of the more recent Irish golf developments the one that appears tipped for stardom is Fota Island Golf Club. In only its second summer of operation, Fota hosted not only the Irish Amateur Open but also the Irish Club Professional Championship. The Irish Amateur returned in 1996 and it has hosted the 2001 and 2202 Murphy’s Irish Open.
This superb parkland course was designed by Christy O’ Connor Junior and Peter Mc Evoy and is situated in the 316 hectare estate of Fota Island. In the traditional design of the course the run up shot is given the true regard. Almost every green invites more than one approach.
Golf Digest ‘Fota Island is the very place... It makes you think...It tests all your skills. It’s really good golf. Golf Delights ‘Fota other times and other values, in particular shot values.
