Kinsale reached the semi-final of the Barton Shield, where they lost out to Douglas GC. Kinsale defeated East Cork on Saturday morning and then edged out Bandon in a nail-biting finish on Saturday afternoon.
The Centenary Cup is on the 22nd and 23rd July, and the Monthly Medal is scheduled for the 29th.
The Pro Shop Challenge will take place on the 22nd July at 2pm. Once again Ger Broderick and Ian Stafford will take on Cathal Butler and John Murphy. The event is in aid of Marymount and it is sure to be even more successful than last year.
The MACDONALD HOTELS Summer Series will commence on the 21st July and will be played over 7 days during the summer. It is a four ball event, played off the yellow tees. The winners of each day and the best runner up will play off in a final on Saturday 30th September.
Team Barrett muses on a critical part of the game, Rules of Tees
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Course Improvement Plan
A comprehensive improvement plan has been submitted by Ken Kearney Golf Design. The plan is located on the Club Documents page.
Note that the relevant documents for the Club AGM are also to be found on the Club Documents page.
Kinsale Golf Club has a long and distinguished history and can trace its origins back to 1880.
It is situated 5 kilometers from the Historic town of Kinsale and is just over 20 kilometers from Cork City. The course is in a rural setting and has stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It measures 6,935 yards and consists of two nine hole loops finishing at the Clubhouse. The Club has played host to major tournaments including the All Ireland Finals of the Cups & Shields in its Centenary year 2012. The Club has a full range of practice facilities including , 6 bay driving range, putting and chipping greens, Pro Shop and Catering facilities. Attractive Green Fee rates are available, click here for details.
Kinsale is the southernmost town on the Wild Atlantic Way. The town is known as the Gourmet Capital Of Ireland with a large selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels to suit every budget. There are many sandy beaches nearby with sailing and fishing well catered for. It is an ideal location for those planning a golfing holiday.