Fota Island Resort

Fota Island is home to no less than three top quality championship courses, and as such is one of the best golfing venues in Ireland. Set amidst the beautiful scenery of this corner of County Cork, the Fota Island hotel is a real delight.

All 131 bedrooms and suites are elegantly appointed, many of which allow superb views across the surrounding woodland and golf course.

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Golf Courses at Fota Island Resort

Deerpark Course

The renowned Fota Island Golf Club is set amidst the fantastic scenery of the estate itself. While golf on the site dates back to the 1800s, it was not until Christy O'Connor Jr. and Peter McEvoy laid out their new Deerpark course in 1993, that Fota Island became a serious golfing destination. Since its inception, the championship course has played host to the Irish Open in 2001, 2002 and 2014 and has established a reputation as one of Ireland's best.

2014 Irish Open
Finland's Mikko Ilonen led from wire-to-wire to claim his fourth European Tour title at Fota Island. Ilonen carded a final round of 70 to finish 13-under par, one shot ahead of Italy’s Edoardo Molinari, with Sweden's Kristoffer Broberg and English duo Danny Willett and Matthew Baldwin another shot back in third.

What the pros say:
“I love the venue. It’s a great venue for a golf tournament — the setting, the type of course it is. There’s plenty of birdies to be made out there. We seem to get better weather down here at Cork. Nice practice facilities, hotel on site; what more could you ask for in a venue, [and an] airport nearby? I hope it comes back and gets onto a rota that it comes back here regularly.” - Padraig Harrington

“I believe they are talking about Fota Island as a venue the next two or three years. I’m all over it. I think it’s a great venue.” – Graeme McDowell

Course Information
Par	71
Designed by	Christy O'Connor Jr. and Peter McEvoy
Opened for play	1993

Tees
Blue	6,927 yards	SSS 73
White	6,488 yards	SSS 71
Green	6,100 yards	SSS 69
Red	5,509 yards	SSS 72

Belvelly Course

The Belvelly's par-72 layout includes the new nine holes added by Jeff Howes in recent times, and is a formidable test at 7,121 yards from the back markers. Interesting features have been worked into the design, not least on the signature 16th hole, where visiting golfers face the challenge of firing their approach shot over an old quarry to a small target.

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	Jeff Howes
Opened for play	1993

Tees
Blue	7,121 yards	SSS 74
White	6,746 yards	SSS 72
Green	6,349 yards	SSS 71
Red	5,772 yards	SSS 73

Barryscourt Course

The par-73 Barryscourt Course also takes in the new nine holes, and is the latest addition to Fota Island's impressive portfolio of golf. The course is a monster from the back tees, but the characteristic slope of the greens will also undoubtedly challenge the putting of every visitor. The highlight of Fota's latest course is the redesigned 8th, which features an array of hazards to be safely negotiated.

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	Jeff Howes
Opened for play	1993

Tees
Blue	7,362 yards	SSS 75
White	6,958 yards	SSS 72
Green	6,567 yards	SSS 71
Red	5,861 yards	SSS 73

Irish Open history at Fota Island

The Deerpark course at Fota Island has held the Irish Open 3 times and is the third course in the South to do after Cork and Killarney.

The Irish Open at Fota Island
Year	Winner	Country	Score
2014	Mikko Ilonen	Finland	-13
2002	Søren Hansen	Denmark	-14
2001	Colin Montgomerie	Scotland	-18

Accommodation at Fota Island Resort

The guest rooms feature luxury bonuses like state-of-the-art beds, internet access, and an interactive video system. The hotel has consistently built on its reputation as one of the premier 5-star hotels in the south of Ireland, with a great combination of facilities and customer service.

This superb comfort makes Fota Island a fantastic choice for a golf break, and also for those who want to explore the incredible beauty of the local area.

The 18 purpose-built treatment rooms of the Fota Island Spa are designed to offer the very best in health and beauty therapy. The facility focuses on well-being, and is run in conjunction with the exclusive Comfort Zone product range. In addition to the spa, the leisure centre offers a well-equipped gym and swimming pool.

Eat in the Cove, a specialist seafood grill which uses fresh local catch.

The Amber Lounge has a list of over 75 whiskies to choose from.

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Spa
Gymnasium
DVD Player
Wireless Internet

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Rather busy during our stay and was advised at check in we would have to eat offsite due to fully booked restaurants on the Saturday evening, our first day at the hotel. Fortunately after intervention from a manager we were informed a table would be found. Rather bizarrely we found ourselves in the middle of a rather large family celebration party. Tip for future, book a table once tee times have been secured. Menu was rather limited but reasonable prices in the bar. Sunday was less busy and less stressful experience.

Peter – Reviewed 12 May 2022

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Adrian – Reviewed 17 Sep 2019

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The course is beautifull. Because off the heavy rain it is difficult to say anything about the ondition of the course. It was all wet. Greens were very good.

Willem – Reviewed 9 Sep 2022

8.0

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decent track but I'm struggling to give it more than 7/10 - a 'filler' course then rather than a 'must go'

Glen – Reviewed 17 Jun 2022

8.0

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Played on day two and the first loop was easier than the day before. We knew what to expect! Second loop good challenge played under my handicap and enjoyable experience making birdie on the 18th

Peter – Reviewed 12 May 2022

8.0

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Opening loop of 9 holes rather straight forward wide fairways and greens. Second loop (Part of Deer Park layout) proved more of a challenge with some hidden hazards. 3 1/2 hours was a good pace given the number of people on the course.

Peter – Reviewed 12 May 2022

Excellent

Never got to play it as course closed due to rain

Charles – Reviewed 20 Apr 2022

Excellent

Wonderful golfing experience!

Peter – Reviewed 20 Sep 2021

8.0

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Great course in immaculate condition

Steven – Reviewed 3 Aug 2021

Excellent

Andy – Reviewed 15 Oct 2019

Excellent

Adrian – Reviewed 17 Sep 2019

8.0

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Facilities in the resort were first class. We used buggies at 35 euros. Fairways and tee areas were a bit damaged and this may reflect society outings. Greens were slick and true. Good variety of holes. Played in sunny and breezy conditions

Kenneth – Reviewed 31 Aug 2019

Excellent

My favourite

Trevor – Reviewed 3 Jul 2019

8.0

Very Good

Hard to evaluate as it was pouring down and we were the only ones on the course (that whole day!). We turned up to check that it was probably closed (Cork GC was for instance) but the pro shop told us no. We had waterproofs and nothing better to do, so... Hard to judge course as towards the end the greens were being casual water (ca. 1500).

Ruud – Reviewed 26 Jun 2019

Excellent

Spectacular Couse with outstanding facilities.

Christopher – Reviewed 4 May 2019

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