Golf Lessons in Cork??

JohnHenry · 16-01-2009 2:26pm #1

Hi, This is my 1st post, been reading the golf posts for a bit, anyway, I am a 6 handicapper and am looking for some advice on who to go to for lessons in cork, really looking to improve chipping and putting mainly, but no harm to get some good swing advice aswell, got some info on registered golf pros in cork from:

http://www.irelandprogolf.com/cork.html

• Don McFarlane - East Cork Golf Club
• Peter Hickey - Cork Golf Club
• Brian Moriarty - Fermoy Golf Club
• David Keating - Charleville Golf Club
• Morgan O'Donovan - Harbour Point Golf Club
• Michael Collins - Charleville Golf Club
• Sean Conway - Mallow Golf Club

Any advice would be greatly appriciated,

Codofwar · 16-01-2009 3:10pm

I've heard that Dave Keating in charleville is good, Also the pro in ardagh golf club, Newcastle West, Conor McCormack is very good I find. Its only about 25mins from charleville but if travelling from near the city might be a bit much, Also, do you know a good driving range in cork city. In college in ucc and would love to practice in the evenings. Preferbly not too far from ucc if you know of any.

soundsham · 16-01-2009 5:00pm

try the fota academy for lessons

i presume you have a motor for going to range
easiest to get to would probably inniscarra then blarney
both about 10-15 mins 6-7miles from ucc gates

also as far as i know there is a pro from lee valley doing lessons in inniscarra

JohnHenry · 16-01-2009 6:58pm

Cheers for the tip soundsham, looked up the fota brochure and looks like its worth a look.

Codofwar, u should try Frankfield driving range, bout 2 miles from ucc, good set up, mats during winter and good grassed area during the summer, 9 euro for 120 range balls i think, i head up there a bit and have no complaints

soundsham · 16-01-2009 8:34pm

true john forgot frankfield

but 2 miles.............hope your driving the next taxi i have to pay for:P

Codofwar · 17-01-2009 10:40am

Cheers lads, Yea I have a motor for getting there so it should be fine. Thanks a million.

jimmystars · 17-01-2009 9:28pm

hey
Played fota once and saw the golf academy but didnt take that much notice. Wouldnt mind checking it out myself for a couple of lessons. Anyone ever get lessons in fota. What was it like in terms of time, teacher,price and general impression of the place.

By the way the car in the middle of the range in inniscarra is worth a look and lot of rabbits will be hanging around the middle of the range with balls raining down on them. Funny but maybe you have to see it:D

ccmp · 18-01-2009 12:52pm

Dave keating now in Killarney.
Morgan o Donovan harbour point.
Ian Stafford Inishannon golf range.

jimboddb · 18-01-2009 8:29pm

If you're looking to get serious the only guy in cork worht talking about is fred twomey, munster coach, involved with the irish youths etc. Only top top class coach in cork. He opperates out of blarney driving range.

soundsham · 18-01-2009 9:21pm

jimboddb wrote: »

If you're looking to get serious the only guy in cork worht talking about is fred twomey, munster coach, involved with the irish youths etc. Only top top class coach in cork. He opperates out of blarney driving range.

went to him for a few lessons top guy

but as far as i know he had an accident last year and i don't think he's back to work yet so make a call 1st but spot on you will not have a better coach if he is available

jimboddb · 18-01-2009 9:55pm

soundsham wrote: »

went to him for a few lessons top guy

but as far as i know he had an accident last year and i don't think he's back to work yet so make a call 1st but spot on you will not have a better coach if he is available

He did but hes back in action now again. Defo get onto him if you want to get low. He really is top class, deals with a few of the young pros as well in the munster area.

soundsham · 18-01-2009 10:34pm

good to hear he's back

JohnHenry · 18-01-2009 11:25pm

Cheers jimboddb, sound like my starting point, give blarney a call and see how it goes, would like to hear more about the set up in fota too like Jimmyatars was asking?

Frankfield prob a stretch at 2 miles from ucc, more like 3 i'd say, worth the trip though;)

jimboddb · 19-01-2009 10:46am

fotas set up is top class, 2nd to none but i dont think id get lessons there. If your serious bout getting low dont think the pros are up to scratch.

ondarack · 20-06-2011 1:58pm

anyone been to this guy?? im a total newbie so need some help with swing and posture etc

jimmystars · 20-06-2011 9:55pm

ondarack wrote: »

anyone been to this guy?? im a total newbie so need some help with swing and posture etc

If its the guy who works out of mallow drivin range he is suppose to be top class. Have played with a few younglads he is coachin and seen a massive improvement in them.

staker · 24-06-2011 5:36pm

I went to Denis Doyle out of Mitchelstown, found him really good.
High handicapper here.PM for no. if you want it OP.

Deeper Blue · 24-06-2011 8:01pm

I've had a few lessons from Sean Conway, the pro at Mallow. He's excellent imo, really helped me

kyleman · 14-03-2012 11:28pm

Sorry to bump old thread but is Fred Twomey still giving lessons in blarney?

soundsham · 15-03-2012 2:42am

kyleman wrote: »

Sorry to bump old thread but is Fred Twomey still giving lessons in blarney?

Yea

justcallmemoses · 26-04-2012 11:58pm

soundsham wrote: »

kyleman wrote: »

Sorry to bump old thread but is Fred Twomey still giving lessons in blarney?

Yea

Could anyone pm me on Fred Twomeys number? Or is it best to ring the driving range? Cheers

Loire · 25-03-2014 10:09am

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good putting coach in Cork...having a woeful time at the moment!!

Thanks,
Loire.

peepee · 25-03-2014 10:24am

Fred Twomey

http://fredtwomey.com/

eoghan18 · 06-08-2017 8:29pm

What kind of level are UCC golf members. Is it okay for beginners?

eoghan18 · 06-08-2017 8:42pm

Guys sorry to resurrect this but how were your experiences with said golf coaches? I am looking to do the same thing now.

Loire · 06-08-2017 8:56pm

I find David Whyte at Frankfield very good

Newtown90 · 06-08-2017 8:59pm

Loire wrote: »

I find David Whyte at Frankfield very good

I'd second David, very patient coach and a nice guy. Has helped my game a lot.

eoghan18 · 07-08-2017 3:59pm

Thanks guys! Might see you guys up at Frankfield some day.

Benildus · 07-08-2017 4:44pm

Any feedback on the Cork Golf Centre? - recently reopened out in Ballincollig

Deporhostia · 10-08-2017 4:40pm

Also recommend David whyte at Frankfield, clear, simple advice and nice visual feedback on his app which he will forward on to your phone/email

bailey99 · 10-08-2017 9:49pm

eoghan18 wrote: »

Guys sorry to resurrect this but how were your experiences with said golf coaches? I am looking to do the same thing now.

Brian moriarty is excellent. I went for 4 lessons with him now down to 8 handicapper. Keeps things very simple. Would recommend him highly.

JimmyMcGill · 10-08-2017 10:23pm

bailey99 wrote: »

Brian moriarty is excellent. I went for 4 lessons with him now down to 8 handicapper. Keeps things very simple. Would recommend him highly.

He still giving lessons?

Dolph Starbeam · 11-08-2017 8:33am

Benildus wrote: »

Any feedback on the Cork Golf Centre? - recently reopened out in Ballincollig

I've only moved to Cork but this is what I've been looking for. I'll try it at some stage and give feedback.

H8GHOTI · 15-08-2017 11:07am

Benildus wrote: »

Any feedback on the Cork Golf Centre? - recently reopened out in Ballincollig

Got a few lessons with Wayne there couple months ago and found him good. I'm a complete beginner & he explained things pretty well. He's got trackman there & I thought seeing my swing analysis, stats etc was useful.

http://www.wayneocallaghangolf.ie

Golf Lessons in Cork??

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