Official Opening
Cobh Golf Club - Official Course Opening, with Irish Open Champion, Shane Lowry - took place on Monday, 26th July
Cobh Golf Club has successfully completed the transition to its new Par 72, 18-hole Championship Course at Marino Point, Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland.
The new “Marino Point” Championship Golf Course boasts stunning views over the Cork Inner Harbour and the neighbouring estuary.
World-renowned golf course architects Hawtree Ltd, designed the course. The greens & tees have been constructed to USGA standard throughout, including the signature “10th Hole”, Munster’s only “genuine” Island Green
On Monday, 26 July 2010, the Official Opening washeld with a “Golf and Fun Day” for all golf enthusiasts and their families. The Opening Day was a family event that was not to be missed.
The Club was proud to secure the presence of Irish Open Champion, Shane Lowry. Shane played a 9-hole demonstration set on the new course and also hold a “Golf Clinic” which included a 20 minute lesson for two lucky junior golfers.
For all golfers, the program of the day also included a “Nearest-to-Pin”, and a Putting and Chipping competition”, along with an exhibition of latest golf equipment.
For non-golfers, there was plenty of entertainment, including music, barbecue and refreshments. A play-zone for kids and lots of different fun-games made sure that young and old were kept entertained. The program also included a charitable “Closest-to-Pin ball drop competition” where the receipts were halved by the Club and Cobh’s Community Center.