Taking place from the 13th until the 19th of August here at Fota Island Resort’s golf club in Cork, is the Resort Open Week. Open to all golfers, there are a number of events happening over the duration of the week to take part in. Monday’s event is the Seniors…

The annual Cobh People’s Regatta, one of the longest running regattas in Europe that attracts racing yachts to Cobh from countries all over the world will take place from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th August. This year to commemorate the Titanic century tribute year, the renown packed programme of events…

Scotsman Elliot Saltman was the eventual winner of the PGA Europro Audi Cork Irish Masters which took place on our championship Deerpark Course at Fota Island Resort. Having just qualified for the 2012 British Open Championship, Saltman completed the course with a 10-under-par 61 comfortably ahead of Welshman Stuart Manley…

After a successful debut in 2011, we welcome back the 888poker.com PGA EuroPro Tour to our Golf Course in Cork this July for the second Audi Cork Irish Masters. Hosted at our luxury Golf Hotel in Cork, the EuroPro Tour will take place 4th – 6th July 2012 on one…

Hello Readers! As we fast approach the transition period between winter and summer we start to notice a stretch in the evenings. The longer days usually mean warmer weather but so far this is not the case! It is forecasted that we will feel the effect of the huge cold…

Officially, the summer is over, however Ireland often gets some of its best weather in the autumn. Cork is undoubtedly a beautiful city to visit and some of its main attractions are perfect for a sunny day. Here is a list of our favourite activities that are particularly enjoyable on…

The key to staying energised and focused on the course is to make sure your snacks combine high-fiber carbohydrates, lean protein and a healthy fat. By filling your golf bag with high-protein, high-fiber snacks, you’ll maintain energy and focus needed to sink your putts when it counts. And by staying…

There is no doubt that golf has progressed into an era of power, athleticism and fitness. Golf’s precise synchronized movements, its mental demands and the training required to master repetition under pressure mirror the very essence of athletics. Even athletes of other sports appreciate the athleticism required for golf at the…

Fota Island hosted the first event in an innovative new golf tour created especially for Ireland’s top amateur club golfers on Sunday.

Kevin Morris recommends that golfers need to spend more time working on their short game; in general people spend too much time practicing with their driver. Fota Island Golf Resort Ireland has a very impressive short game practice facility which will help improve your short game to no end.

Kevin Morris Director of golf in Cork at Fota Island Resort and PGA Professional since 1979 has given the following advice “Having not played a round for so long due to weather constraints or for whatever reason, why not play a few practice holes to ease back into it. It…