OUR COURSE
Since the mid-80s, Cobh Golf Club has remained members-owned. The club is run and managed by golfers for golfers.
Membership fees have been kept reasonable because voluntary work and genuine enthusiasm for the sport have contributed greatly to the success of the Club over all the past years.
Today, Cobh Golf Club is one of the highest-rated courses in Munster, and provides a genuine and spectacular challenge to high- and low handicap golfers.
Come and be part of a great golf experience!
Perched above the historic Cork harbour , Cobh Golf Club offers a golfing experience that is as scenic as it is characterful. For a first-time visitor, the course immediately announces itself as something a little different: intimate yet expansive, welcoming yet quietly demanding, and constantly framed by sweeping views of the harbour that remind you exactly where you are.
The course is a classic parkland layout, shaped by maturing trees, rolling terrain, and subtle elevation changes rather than dramatic length. It may not stretch far on the scorecard, but it rewards thoughtful play over brute force. Accuracy from the tee is often more valuable than distance, with several holes asking you to shape shots or place the ball carefully to open up the best angle into the green. For newcomers, this makes the round engaging from the very first hole—you’re encouraged to think your way around rather than simply swing away.
Video from 2016
One of the most striking features of Cobh Golf Club is its setting. Throughout the round, glimpses of the harbour appear between trees and over rising ground, with passing ships, sparkling water, and the town’s famous cathedral spire forming a memorable backdrop. These views don’t overwhelm the course, but they enhance it, offering moments to pause and take it all in, especially on a clear day when the light dances across the water.
The greens are a particular highlight. Generally true and well-maintained, they feature gentle slopes and subtle breaks that keep putting interesting without becoming unfair. Approach shots must be judged carefully, as several greens are well protected by bunkers or fall away deceptively at the edges. Around the greens, short-game touch is often tested, adding another layer of challenge that reveals itself more clearly as the round unfolds.
Ultimately, Cobh Golf Club is not about overpowering a course; it’s about enjoying a well-crafted layout in a beautiful coastal setting. For a new visitor, it offers a round that is rewarding, scenic, and quietly addictive—one that leaves you with the sense that, next time, you’ll know just how to play it a little better.
