kinsale golf club

Established 1912 At a location on the Bandon river, Kinsale Golf Club has survived a War of Independence and two World Wars and their consequences, to remain a popular pastime of both locals and visitors. The Club was moved to Charles Fort in 1922, with its first Clubhouse built in 1926. Difficulties with landowners saw another move in 1930 - this time permanently to Ringenane, overlooking the Belgooly river. Dedicated club members even transported the clubhouse to its new location! The Club has continued in Ringenane for the last 50 years. "Scarcely free of feet" was once how it was described, highlighting the necessity to spread the load to larger pastures. Ambitions for an 18 hole course prevailed. Unable to acquire adjacent land, a Land Fund was established in 1983 with a far sighted ambition to purchase new grounds. In 1993 that opportunity presented itself and was seized. 122 acres of fertile agricultural land at Farrangalway was subsequently transformed to a beautiful 18 hole course. Kinsale Golf Club now proudly boast 27 holes in two diverse locations, ranging from the challenging slopes of Ringenane to the gentle rolling meadows of Farrangalway in the Bandon river valley.