Monkstown
A fine, mature and peaceful parkland awaits at Monkstown, just
south-east of Cork city. Trees define holes from the start and
as a short course you’ll find those trees prove over-protective
time and again. Careful judgement is required off the tee and
the best hole on the course – the par four 10th – calls for two
razor sharp shots, first through a tricky dogleg in the trees and
then to a perched green sitting above water. But this is a gentle,
embracing affair and its length makes it fun and accessible for
everyone. The front nine deliver a steep and unexpected drop
down to a green (the 3rd) before rising sharply back up (the 5th).
There’s a modern and plush clubhouse, too, but keep an eye on
your left as you play the 7th, for this is Monkstown Castle (1636)
which was once the clubhouse.
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