Castlemartyr Resort golf club Cork
Castlemartyr Resort Golf Course
Castlemartyr links Golf Resort is an 18 hole, 6,728 yd, Par 72, inland links style course. It is the creation of renowned golf course designer Ron Kirby, whose credentials were honed on such Irish masterpieces as , the Old Head, and Mount Juliet , as well as Gleneagles in Scotland . In Castlemartyr Mr. Kirby has developed an inland links style course that creates a visually pleasing yet testing experience.
The course is designed to be challenging and pleasurable for players of any calibre. Castlemartyr Golf Club provides first class service across all aspects of the golf spectrum, from the course, to the Club House and Pro Shop.
Golfers will certainly enjoy the setting of this golf hotel.
Stay and Play offers contact Breffne on +353 (0)21 421 9013
Castlemartyr Links Golf Club is not the only option for guests looking for golf breaks. We have packages that offer other local courses offering world-class golfing within stunning countryside and coastal locations all within easy reach of the hotel.
Castlemartyr was voted the No. 80-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2025 (Down-2);
Castlemartyr was voted the No. 78-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2024 (Same);
Castlemartyr was voted the No. 78-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2023 (Down-1);
Castlemartyr was voted the No. 80-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2020 (Down-1);
Castlemartyr was voted the No. 79-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2019 (Up-1);
Castlemartyr was voted the No. 80-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Same);
Castlemartyr was voted the No. 74-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2010;Castlemartyr was voted the No. 76-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;
Castlemartyr was voted the No. 74-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2010;
Golf Deals » Castlemartyr Resort
Stay & Play @ Castlemartyr Estate €389.00
Offer valid from 01 Apr 2023 to 22 May 2025 Detail:
Discover the exceptional Ron Kirby designed inland links golf experience at Castlemartyr Estate.This experience includes; Overnight luxurious accommodation for two people. Breakfast the following morning. 18 Hole round of Golf for 2 people. Complimentary Use of the Leisure Centre.
From: €359
| Green Fees Monday to Thursday April to Oct.: | €90 |
| Green Fees Friday & Sunday April to Oct.: | €100 |
| Green Fees Saturday April to Oct.: | €120 |
| Green Fees Societies Misweek: | €50 |
| Green Fees Societies Weekends: | €60 |
| Green Fees Resident Monday to Thursday April to Oct.: | €80 |
| Green Fees Resident Friday to Sunday April to Oct. | €80 |
| Green Fees Monday to Thursday November to March: | €65 |
| Green Fees Friday to Sunday November to March: | €75 |
| Green Fees Resident Monday to Thursday November to March: | €55 |
| Green Fees Resident Friday to Sunday November to March: | €55 |
| Green Fees with Member: | €25 |
| Green Fees for Mens Opens: | €40 |
| Green Fees for Ladies Opens: | €20 |
| Practice Area: | Yes |
| Club Hire: April to Oct.: €60 |
Yes |
| Buggy Hire: €40 |
Yes |
| Electric GPS Trolley: €15 | Yes |
| Pull Trolley: €4 | Yes |
| Soft Spikes: | Yes |
| Membership Available: | Yes |
| Full Membership Fee: | €1,350 |
| Full 5-Day Membership Fee: | €1,015 |
| Full Senior Membership Fee: | €1,015 |
| Full Senior 5-Day Membership Fee: | €790 |
| Full Ladies Membership Fee: | €790 |
| Full Intermediate 25-30 Membership Fee: | €735 |
| Full Intermediate 18-24 Membership Fee: | €510 |
| Full Juvenile 10-17 Membership Fee: | €170 |
| Full Joining Fee: | €7,000 |
| Course Type | Parkland |
| No Holes | 18 |
| Members | 470 |
| Designer | Jeff Howes |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Address | Castlemartyr Resort, |
| Telephone | +353 (0)21 421 9001 |
| golf@castlemartyrresort.ie | |
| Website | Castlemartyr Resort golf club website |
| Golf Operations: | Breffne McKenna |
| Captain: | Alan Ahern |
| Lady Captain: | Frances Millerick |
| Presidents': | Vin Reddy |
| Vice-Captain: | |
| Hon. Secretary: | Alan Ahern |
| PGA Pro: | Alan Gleeson 021-4219001 |
| Hon. Treasurer: | Joe Wall |
| Comp. Secretary: | Peter Bowden |
Course Layout
Location Map
Lat:51.907215
Long:-8.065939
General Facts & Information
| Course opening hours: Daylight hours | Clubhouse opening hours: Dawn to Dusk |
| Mobile phones: Not on course |
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim |
| Catering: Light meals | Days to Avoid: None book in advance |
| Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Midweek & Weekends | Pre-booking for open Tournaments: 14 Days in advance |
Castlemartyr Resort Golf Club Fixtures 2025 provisional*
| Open & Major Fixtures 2025 (to be Confirmed) |
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| Event | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
| Captain's Drive-in | Sunday 9 March | Closed | 1 | |
| President's Prize7 | Saturday 7 June | Closed | 1 | |
| Lady Captain's Prize | Closed |
1 |
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| Captain's Prize | Saturday 9 August |
Closed | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 5 March | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Saturday 8 March | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 12 March | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 19 March | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites |
Wednesday 26 March |
Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 27 March |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 2 April | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 3 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 9 April | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 10 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 11 April | Saturday 12 April | Open | 2 |
| Singles Stableford | Saturday 12 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 16 April | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 17 April | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Saturday 19 April | Sunday 20 April | Open | 1 |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 20 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 23 April |
Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 24 April |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 30 April |
Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 1 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 7 May | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 9 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 14 May | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 15 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 21 May |
Open | 1 | |
| Ladies 4-Person Team Event |
Thursday 22 May |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 28 May |
Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 29 May |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Tuesday 3 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 4 June | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 5 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 11 June | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 12 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 18 June | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 19 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 25 June | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 26 June |
Open | 1 | |
| Templar Shield Play-off 3-Person Scramble | Sunday 29 June |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 2 July | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 3 July | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 9 July | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 10 July | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 16 July | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 17 July | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 23 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 24 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Junior Scratch Cup | Friday 25 July |
Sunday 27 July | Open | 3 |
| Junior Scratch Cup | Saturday 26 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Junior Scratch Cup | Sunday 27 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Inter. Scratch Cup | Friday 25 July | Sunday 27 July | Open | 3 |
| Inter. Scratch Cup | Saturday 26 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Inter. Scratch Cup | Sunday 27 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Minor Scratch Cup | Friday 25 July | Sunday 27 July | Open | 3 |
| Minor Scratch Cup | Saturday 26 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Minor Scratch Cup | Sunday 27 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 30 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 31 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 6 August | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 7 August | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 13 August | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 14 August | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 20 August | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 21 August | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 27 August |
Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 28 August |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 3 September | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 4 September | Open | 1 | |
| Senior Scratch Cup | Sunday 7 September | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 10 September | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 11 September | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 17 September | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 18 September | Open | 1 | |
| Cork GAA Hurlers v Footballers |
Wednesday 24 September |
Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 25 September |
Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Senior Scratch Cup | Saturday 27 September | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Junior Scratch Cup | Saturday 27 September | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Inter. Scratch Cup | Saturday 27 September | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 1 October | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 2 October | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 8 October | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 9 October | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 15 October | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 16 October | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 22 October |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 29 October |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 5 November | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 12 November | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 19 November | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 26 November |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 3 December | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Whites | Wednesday 10 December | Open | 1 |
Card of the Course
| Key | Data |
| White | Par 72 SSS 72 6,262 yd's |
| Red | Par 73 SSS 73 5,541 yd's |
| Blue | Par 72 SSS 73 6,790 yd's |
Card
| Hole Name | Hole No. | Blue | White | Par | Index | Red | Par | Index |
| Hole 1 | 1 | 328 | 291 | 4 | 12 | 257 | 4 | 16 |
| Hole 2 | 2 | 423 | 398 | 4 | 6 | 360 | 4 | 2 |
| Hole 3 | 3 | 184 | 144 | 3 | 10 | 102 | 3 | 18 |
| Hole 4 | 4 | 513 | 481 | 5 | 8 | 436 | 5 | 6 |
| Hole 5 | 5 | 211 | 189 | 3 | 2 | 156 | 3 | 8 |
| Hole 6 | 6 | 297 | 276 | 4 | 18 | 246 | 4 | 12 |
| Hole 7 | 7 | 364 |
342 |
4 | 14 | 309 | 4 | 10 |
| Hole 8 | 8 | 519 | 498 | 5 | 4 | 461 | 5 | 4 |
| Hole 9 | 9 | 306 | 287 | 4 | 16 | 245 | 4 | 14 |
| Out | 3,145 | 2,906 | 36 | 2,572 | 36 | |||
| Hole 10 | 10 | 436 | 407 | 4 | 1 | 366 | 4 | 1 |
| Hole 11 | 11 | 566 | 566 | 5 | 9 | 481 | 5 | 3 |
| Hole 12 | 12 | 192 | 162 | 3 | 13 | 120 | 3 | 17 |
| Hole 13 | 13 | 361 | 313 | 4 | 17 | 264 | 4 | 15 |
| Hole 14 | 14 | 240 | 213 | 3 | 7 | 174 | 3 | 11 |
| Hole 15 | 15 | 563 | 544 | 5 | 15 | 502 | 5 | 9 |
| Hole 16 | 16 | 405 | 382 | 4 | 11 | 338 | 4 | 13 |
| Hole 17 | 17 | 407 | 384 | 4 | 5 | 330 | 4 | 5 |
| Hole 18 | 18 | 475 | 428 | 4 | 3 | 394 | 5 | 7 |
| In | 3,645 | 2,906 | 36 | 2,969 | 37 | |||
| Total | 6,790 | 6,262 | 72 | 5,541 | 73 | |||
| SSS | 73 | 72 | 73 |
Notable rounds
Men's Course Record: 68 Ray Sullivan (5) Pro 63 Brady Sherwood 14/11/2010
Ladies Course Record:
Members Achievements
John O'Brien was selected on the Men’s Home Senior International Team to play at West Kilbride, Scotland between 19th and 21st September 2023, others on the team were Declan O'Neill (Grangw Golf Club), Jim Carvill (Banbridge Golf Club), David Mulholland (Castlerock Golf Club), Karl Bornemann (Douglas Golf Club), Jody Fanagan (Milltown Golf Club) and Peter Sheehan (Ballybunion Golf Club) they were managed by Matt Donohue from Portumna Golf Club and captained by Brian Hutchinson from Donaghadee Golf Club.
John O’Brien was selected to represent the Irish Senior Men’s team at the Home Internationals at Woodhall Spa, England from 4th to 6th August 2021, the others on the squad were Karl Bornemann (Douglas Golf Club), Jim Carvill (Banbridge Golf Club) and Philip Purdy (Shandon Park Golf Club) they were captained by Michael Coote from Tralee Golf Club.
For such a young club Castlemartyr Golf Club had a wonderful run in the Irish Senior Cup in 2014 when they reached the Munster Semi-Finals at Shannon Golf Club on 17th August.
They played the qualifies at Cork Golf Club on 12th and 13th July, where they beat Kinsale by 4-matches to 1-match, they then beat Mallow Golf Club by 3½-matches to 1½-matches, they followed this by beating Douglas Golf Club by 3-matches to 2-matches.
They drew Limerick Golf Club in the Munster Semi-Final and were led by Kenny McGarry who had a 2-hole win over Eoin O’Brien, he was followed by Kieran McCarthy who lost out to Pat Murray by 3 and 2, next up was Mark Shanahan who went down to Mark McGrath by 4 and 3, the penultimate match of John O’Brien against Darragh Fitzgerald was a 2-hole win for the Limerick team, the bottom match of Davey Barry against Michael Reddan was halved.
History of Castlemartyr Resort
Roll of Honour
| Member | Year | Hon. Position |
| Brendan Harrington | 2011 | Men's Captain |
| Brendan Harrington | 2012 | Men's Captain |
| Gary Quail | 2013 | Men's Captain |
| John Paul Twomey | 2014 | Men's Captain |
| Tommy Hartnett | 2015 | Men's Captain |
| Claire O’Brien | 2016 | Lady Captain |
| Tony Loughnane | 2016 | Men's Captain |
| Peter Alliss | 2016 | President |
| Kate Heffernan | 2017 | Lady Captain |
| Michael Lee | 2017 | Men's Captain |
| Peter Alliss | 2017 | Hon. President |
| Lesley O’Leary | 2018 | Lady Captain |
| Donal Golden | 2018 | Men's Captain |
| J. P. Towmey | 2018 | President |
| Peter Alliss | 2018 | Hon. President |
| Mary Arigo | 2019 | Lady Captain |
| Anyhony O'Dwyer | 2019 | Men's Captain |
| J. P. Towney | 2019 | President |
| Peter Alliss | 2019 | Hon. President |
| Frances Millerick | 2020 | Lady Captain |
| Eddie Harty | 2020 | Men's Captain |
| Vin Reddy | 2020 | President |
| Peter Alliss | 2020 | Hon. President |
| Gerry O’Leary | 2021 | Men's Captain |
| 2021 | President | |
| 2021 | Hon. President | |
| 2022 | Men's Captain | |
| 2022 | President | |
| 2022 | Hon. President | |
| 2023 | Men's Captain | |
| 2023 | President | |
| 2023 | Hon. President | |
| Alan Ahern | 2024 | Men's Captain |
| 2024 | President | |
| 2024 | Hon. President | |
| 2025 | Men's Captain | |
| 2025 | President | |
| 2025 | Hon. President | |
| John O'Brien | 2025 | Lowest Men's Handicap |
| Mark Shanahan (+2) |
2025 | Lowest Men's Handicap |
Holes in One at Castlemartyr Resort
| Member | Date | Hole No. | Club Used | Distance |
| David Mccarthy | 29 August 2022 |
