Official opening of new Marino Golf Course in Cobh

 Cobh Golf Club - Official Course Opening, with Irish Open Champion, Shane Lowry - on Monday, 26^th 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 “10^th Hole”, Munster’s only “genuine” Island Green

On Monday, 26 July 2010, the Official Opening will be held with a “Golf and Fun Day” for all golf enthusiasts and their families. The Opening Day will be a family event that is not to be missed.

The Club is proud having secured the presence of defending Irish Open Champion, Shane Lowry. Plans are that Shane will play a 9-hole demonstration set on the new course and also hold a “Golf Clinic” which will include a 20 minute lesson for two lucky junior golfers. All junior golfers, present on the day, will be entered into a free draw and the winners will be announced on the day.

For all golfers, the program of the day will also include a “Nearest-to-Pin”, and a Putting and Chipping competition”, and also an exhibition of latest golf equipment.

For non-golfers, there will be plenty of entertainment, including music, barbecue and refreshments. A play-zone for kids and lots of different fun-games will make sure that young and old will be kept entertained. The program will also include a charitable “Closest-to-Pin ball drop competition” whose receipts will be halved by the Club and Cobh’s Community Center.

For all info on the Club, booking of tee times, and updates on the schedule of the Opening Day, please call to the website at www.cobhgolfclub.ie, ask for info via email www.cobhgolfclub.ie, ask for info via email info@cobhgolfclub.ie, or simply call Morgan, Elaine or Caroline the office on +353 (0)21 4812399.