Cork Golf Club

Cork Golf Club's history is about as impressive as it gets. Host of the Irish Open, the Irish Professional Championship, and multiple amateur events, these fairways even challenge the pros.

Designed by the GOAT architect, Alister MacKenzie, you can guarantee an elite round if it was made by the man responsible for Cypress Point, Augusta, and Royal Melbourne.

The club boasts extensive practice facilities to loosen up, a Pro shop with custom club fitting and FlightScope technology, plus, a cosy clubhouse serving fresh dishes. Awesome.

Course

The opener is a sweeping par-4 with bunkers to the right and trees on the left. Aim to land just before the bunkers for the chance to approach on your second stroke.

Thankfully, the green is quite generous, so if you avoid the front bunkers, you could score a birdie!

On the 6th, a blind drive towards the dancefloor is a bit of a throwback to old-school golf, but the fairway is wide, so it's hard to miss.

However, the second shot is a narrow approach to a two-tiered green. Good luck.

Hole 16 features a sharp dogleg right, so your slice might actually come in handy! Aim slightly right and take enough club for the uphill approach towards a well-protected and small green.

Clubhouse

Before your round, you line your stomach with the All-Day Golfer's Grill, a full Irish fry-up with all the works--now, that's the breakfast of champions.

If you fancy a bite afterwards, the menu boasts all the clubhouse classics, made with local ingredients.

Whether you're celebrating with a refreshing pint or relaxing before a round, this traditional 19th with a cosy interior is an ideal location to catch up with your mates.