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Golf
in Cork
Cork is Ireland's third largest city. Considered by many Corkonians
to be the real capital of Ireland, it is located on the mouth of
the Lee River. The river flows through the city in two main channels
and you often find yourself crossing bridges when walking through
the city.
Inhabitants of Cork are known to be proud and stout traditionalists.
They are also said to be the most talkative of the Irish, something
that you become only too aware of as you take in the rousing nightlife.
 Corkonians
have a passion for sport, namely hurling, a traditional Irish game
that somewhat resembles hockey. But it is the game of golf that
is perhaps best enjoyed and the number of superb layouts in and
around the city will testify to that.
The great thing about Ireland is that no matter where you are you
always seem to stumble across a course of authentic quality. Cork
Golf Club is the perfect example of a course that is, at times,
overlooked in favour of the bigger names. Yet those who have played
it agree it is one of the country's finest layouts and perhaps an
unsung hero of Irish golf.
Golfers who enjoy the smaller things in life will be happy to learn
Cork boasts a number of great little nine-hole layouts such as Dunmore,
Coosheen and Doneraile. These are superb courses for beginners to
learn the ropes and also for experienced players just out for a
little fun.
 Cork
is a wonderful representation of all that is great about the Emerald
Isle. And you can be sure the welcome in the city centre's pubs
and restaurants matches that of the welcome in its surrounding golf
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English Golf Courses 
