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Bantry Bay Golf Club
Cork, Ireland
Bantry Bay Golf Club, County Cork — 18 holes of coastal parkland designed by O'Connor Jr & Hackett. Rated 4.5 on Hole19. Plan your round today.
Description
Bantry Bay Golf Club is widely regarded as one of the finest and most challenging courses in Ireland, earning the title "The Best in the Southwest." Designed by Eddie Hackett in 1975 and later refined by Christy O'Connor Junior in 1997, the course spreads across 170 acres of spectacular parkland in County Cork. At 6,719 yards, it offers a genuine test for scratch and handicap golfers alike, with holes ranging from a 126-metre par 3 to a 487-metre par 5. The layout is built to USGA standard and the coastline plays a defining role — 14 of the 18 holes run alongside it. The par 3 9th green sits high above the bay, delivering 180-degree views that take in Bantry House, The Sheep's Head, Whiddy Island, and Hungry Hill. Rated 4.5 by Hole19 golfers, with 50 or more reviews on the platform, Bantry Bay Golf Club has built a strong reputation among those who have played it.
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Jeremy StandleyAugust 25, 2025excellent course
John KersseOctober 28, 2024Very wet today
tim cSeptember 08, 2024Tough test, really need to hit fairways off the tee Rough will stop you going fir a few of the greens as it's all carry
John O BrienAugust 30, 2017Really scenic along the wild Atlantic way
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