MUNSTER

Mitchelstown Golf Club sits on well‑draining parkland beneath the Galtee Mountains in North Cork. Established in 1910 as a nine‑hole course, it was extended in two stages: six new holes opened in 1994 and a further six completed in 2003, with the later work designed by David Jones. The routing pairs older tree‑lined, river‑side holes with newer open hillside holes. Notable holes cited on the club scorecard include the long par‑4 4th (recognised by Irish Golfer Magazine in its Best 100), the short par‑3 14th over the Funcheon River, and the pond‑guarded 15th. Built on top quality, well‑draining ground, the course is playable for most of the year. The club runs a regular competition calendar, welcomes visiting societies and accepts visitor bookings online via BRS Golf. On site, the clubhouse provides a weekend bar, changing rooms and a function room for prizegivings and events; there is free parking. Practical visitor services include buggy hire on request and pull‑trolley hire (€3 per round). Practice facilities include a practice net and a putting green. The club retains archival items and honours boards in the clubhouse and was voted GUI Munster Club of the Year in 2011.

Mahon Golf Course is a municipal course in Cork, Ireland, that operates a public booking system and a staffed Green Fees Office. Visitors can book online through the club’s BRS booking facility and payment is taken at the point of booking; on arrival all players are required to report to the Green Fees Office to check in. The course enforces a number of straightforward local rules: golfers must have their own set of clubs (sharing is not permitted), non‑paying walkers are not allowed on the course, and players should aim to arrive about 15 minutes before their tee time. There is a 24‑hour cancellation policy and bookings are transferable to another player if you cannot attend. Hire equipment and pay‑as‑you‑play services are offered: rental clubs must be reserved in advance, and the club publishes rates for ride‑on buggies and pull trolleys. Season Ticket applications are currently paused and the club publishes a range of seasonal green‑fee and membership options. The course also asks golfers to observe GUI standard dress and suitable footwear. For bookings, hire enquiries or cancellations the club requests contact by phone or email prior to arrival.

Youghal Golf Club is an 18-hole parkland course located on Golf Links Road in Youghal, County Cork, with fairways and greens that face Youghal Bay. Positioned in East Cork and close to West Waterford, the layout is intended to present a stern challenge to golfers of differing abilities, from amateurs to professionals. The club notes that its greens and fairways are carefully nurtured by professional staff to support year-round play for members and visitors. The clubhouse includes a bar and is available for private function bookings; it also offers views over the bay. The club’s website emphasises a warm welcome for members and guests and highlights post-round hospitality in the clubhouse. Contact details provided on the site include a telephone number and an email address for enquiries, and the footer lists social channels such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X-twitter. The site also displays the local postal code P36 A335. A “Book Tee Time” option appears on the website, although no separate booking URL is shown on the pages cited. Visitors should consult the club’s website or contact the club directly for current visiting arrangements, event bookings and any additional information.