Membership at CORK GOLF CLUB

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1 Membership at CORK GOLF CLUB Founded 1888, Alister MacKenzie - Course Architect become a member of one of Ireland s Leading Golf Clubs Winner of Best Parkland Course in Munster 2012, 2013 & T: E: info@corkgolfclub.ie w w w. c o r k go l f c l u b. i e

2 Club History An Tóstal Exhibition 1953, Henry Cotton, Jimmy Bruen, George Crosbie and Tom Egan. Dr. Alister MacKenzie Course Architect The excitement of the 1932 Irish Open at Cork Golf Club Putting on the 14th green in the 1953 Cork Scratch Cup Cork Golf Club was founded in 1888 by prominent Cork businessmen. The first location was at Rathcooney Hill above Glanmire village. Thereafter a number of moves were made while searching for a better site. The present location at Little Island was chosen in 1897 when Messrs Maudslay, J. H. Gubbins and Sharman Crawford spotted its potential while sailing in the adjacent estuary. Initially the members laid out just four holes along the shore amongst what were still working limestone quarries, owned by the local Cantillon family. To allow play, many craters had to be filled with waste stones and top soil, producing a fast draining, links-like turf; still an attractive feature to this day. A Clubhouse was built shortly afterwards near the present eight tee. In 1898 the ambitious club appointed a professional, David Brown, from Edinburgh who was destined to remain with the club until his retirement in It was he, who in 1901 with some external assistance, extended the course to nine holes.

3 Play the course Providing golfers with the ultimate Irish golfing experience Cork Golf Club is located at Little Island close to Cork City. This championship golf course is routed through exceptional golfing terrain incorporating old limestone quarries and the inner reaches of Cork Harbour. The original course was redesigned in 1924 by Dr. Alister MacKenzie, this championship course is as graceful and mature as it's age would suggest. Cork Golf Club has many of the traits, strategically placed bunkers, undulating greens, that are synonymous with MacKenzie designs, the most famous of which is Augusta National. Scenically situated in Cork Harbour, the Club has played host to major Amateur and Professional Championships over the years, including the Irish Open, Irish Professional Championships, Irish Close Championships, National Finals and Ladies Home Internationals.

4 cork golf club Member benefits A limited number of membership places become available each year. Our membership fees are reflective of the wonderful course and associated benefits that are available to members of Cork Golf Club. There is an initial once-off payment for new members which is retained in a special fund to ensure ongoing development of the club for the benefit of all members. If interested, please speak with any member or call Matt Sands at Benefits of Membership Cork Golf Club is a vibrant and active member s club with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Benefits include: Unlimited playing rights on the MacKenzie-designed golf course. A member-owned club where the members participate fully in electing the officers and committees as well as planning the future direction of the club. A club committed to maintaining a low membership so that all members can enjoy easy access to the playing facilities. A self-draining course playable throughout the year. A Clubhouse that includes a Private Member s Room and Dining Room. A family atmosphere where juniors are encouraged and enjoy regular coaching. An active social calendar.

5 cork golf club Membership Rates MEMBERSHIP Full:... 1,540 Entrance Fee:... 10,000 Discounts are given to close relatives of members. A husband/wife can join for a combined entrance fee of 15,000 Junior Annual Membership: Entrance Fee: Corporate Annual Membership:... 2,500 Family Annual Membership:... 3,500 Country Annual Membership: Entrance Fee:... 1,670 Overseas Annual Membership: Entrance Fee:... 1,250

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7 Contact Us TESTIMONIALS I have happy memories of Cork Golf Club both as an amateur and professional. The course has always impressed me. Paul McGinley, February (Captain of the 2014 European Ryder Cup Team and Honorary Life Member of Cork GC). Cork Golf Club, Little Island, Co.Cork Tel: Fax: info@corkgolfclub.ie Sat Nav Co-ords: , A peach of a course, Peter Alliss, BBC Sport The stretch of holes from the 4th to the 10th compare with any golf course I have played. Billy Casper, Winner of 3 majors (51 PGA tournaments / 8 Ryder Cups / Ryder Cup captain) The welcome we received was tremendous placing drives was the key to success. Chris Pascall, (Captain of the successful English team in the Ladies Home Internationals 2012)

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