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Arguably one of the finest golf course challenges in the region, Fota Island was the venue for the 2001 and 2002 Murphy's Irish Open. A classic championship venue, Fota has also hosted the Irish PGA Championship and no fewer than three Irish Amateur Opens. It lies in the heart of a 780 acre estate which is included in, "The Inventory of Outstanding Landscapes in Ireland". The splendid woodlands are woven into a challenging, par 71, 6,927 yard course which is very much in the traditional mode, featuring pot bunkers and undulating putting surfaces.
Deerpark Course, Fota Island Golf Club
18 holes, 71 par, 6927 yards. Parkland.The Deerpark golf course was the original course at Fota Island Resort. A par 71, Deerpark has hosted the Irish Open in 2001 and 2002. This golf course is a great challenge for even the most experienced of golfer. It consists of many tricky hazards from very receptive greens and strategic bunkering.
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 360 | 343 | 3 | 7 | 310 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | 430 | 392 | 5 | 3 | 344 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | 153 | 131 | 3 | 9 | 118 | 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 529 | 513 | 5 | 15 | 444 | 5 | 8 |
| 5 | 509 | 480 | 5 | 17 | 428 | 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 357 | 330 | 4 | 13 | 293 | 4 | 12 |
| 7 | 168 | 146 | 3 | 11 | 105 | 3 | 18 |
| 8 | 450 | 439 | 4 | 1 | 412 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | 394 | 385 | 4 | 5 | 345 | 4 | 2 |
| Out | 3350 | 3159 | 36 | | 2799 | 37 | |
| 10 | 487 | 486 | 5 | 16 | 452 | 5 | 9 |
| 11 | 156 | 123 | 3 | 14 | 108 | 3 | 17 |
| 12 | 394 | 360 | 4 | 4 | 325 | 4 | 3 |
| 13 | 194 | 182 | 3 | 12 | 161 | 3 | 13 |
| 14 | 397 | 375 | 4 | 2 | 337 | 4 | 1 |
| 15 | 428 | 404 | 4 | 6 | 378 | 4 | 7 |
| 16 | 400 | 390 | 4 | 6 | 355 | 4 | 5 |
| 17 | 203 | 162 | 3 | 10 | 157 | 3 | 15 |
| 18 | 479 | 470 | 5 | 18 | 448 | 5 | 11 |
| In | 3138 | 2952 | 35 | | 2721 | 35 | |
| Total | 6488 | 6111 | 71 | | 5520 | 72 | |
Belvelly Course, Fota Island Golf Club
18 holes, 72 par, 7121 yards. Parkland.The Belvelly Golf Course at Fota Island is a par 72 and measures over 7,121 yards from the Championship tees. This is an impressive golf course that incorporates some unique and testing features. There is also a new nine-hole layout that was developed by Jeff Howes. The 16th in particular is a memorable hole being 435 yards in length and a par 4. An accurately placed tee shot is essential in order to hit the fairway along with a daunting approach over an old quarry to hit the very tight green.
Barryscourt Course, Fota Island Golf Club
18 holes, 73 par, 7362 yards. Parkland.Another golf course to incorporate a new nine hole layout is the Barryscourt. This is a par 73, 7,362 yard course, featuring testing undulating greens which make accurate putting a must in order to score well. A wide range of hazards face you throughout this round.