Fota Island groupon deal

Golfnut77

Just noticed a round for two in Fota for €119 on Groupon, would those of you that have played it think it's worth it?

plumber77

Nice course but 60 quid ain't no great deal as I would rather walk the course. If you are someone that enjoys using buggies then the deal is pretty fair. I'd imagine the course is in great shape after the recent Irish open.

alxmorgan

They have an open singles on Thurs/Fri 31st/1st for 40 euro
But tee times are limited to blocks like 3-3:30 for example being the latest. Anyone know if you call up would they let you play in comp later than this ?

cairny

It's a great track. Alongside Cork GC as the top two in Cork, well worth the trip. The original 18 slightly better (they have 27) but all good.

Their Groupon deals are always terrible though. They have open comps there fairly regularly and charge €40....better value and outside chance of a prize.

I can't link but if you go to their website and under visitor booking there's an open comp section, good few coming up.

cormacjones

alxmorgan wrote: »

They have an open singles on Thurs/Fri 31st/1st for 40 euro
But tee times are limited to blocks like 3-3:30 for example being the latest. Anyone know if you call up would they let you play in comp later than this ?

Call them up and find out...

alxmorgan

cairny wrote: »

It's a great track. Alongside Cork GC as the top two in Cork, well worth the trip. The original 18 slightly better (they have 27) but all good.

Their Groupon deals are always terrible though. They have open comps there fairly regularly and charge €40....better value and outside chance of a prize.

I can't link but if you go to their website and under visitor booking there's an open comp section, good few coming up.

https://www.brsgolf.com/fotaisland/opens_home.php

alxmorgan

Anyone interested in a 5:30ish tee time on Thurs 31st in the open there if they would let us out at that time ?

Arsenium

alxmorgan wrote: »

https://www.brsgolf.com/fotaisland/opens_home.php

Bit unusual that they charge members the same as visitors?

Woodgate

cormacjones wrote: »

Call them up and find out...

Yes and check which course i.e. which 2 nines you are playing, played the newer 9 a couple of years back and didn't like it, the original 18 would be far better, in my view.

eagle eye

cairny wrote: »

It's a great track. Alongside Cork GC as the top two in Cork, well worth the trip. The original 18 slightly better (they have 27) but all good.

Their Groupon deals are always terrible though. They have open comps there fairly regularly and charge €40....better value and outside chance of a prize.

I can't link but if you go to their website and under visitor booking there's an open comp section, good few coming up.

They are two great courses but I'm not sure I'd agree they are Cork's two best. The Old Head is a fantastic track too and my own personal favourite is Lee Valley.

cairny

Arsenium wrote: »

Bit unusual that they charge members the same as visitors?

Might have something to do with all of the members comp fees being included in the annual sub and so the opens are extras in that sense. Doesn't fully explain it but probably a factor.

Loire

A buddy of mine is a member and I've been told that the non-Irish Open 9 holes are not in good condition. I would demand that the original 18 are available to play.

At 60 euro I don't think it's a bargain - closer to off-season price. No need for a buggy either as the course is relatively flat and easy to get around.

Original 18 and it's a lovely course though.

Zardoz

Loire wrote: »

A buddy of mine is a member and I've been told that the non-Irish Open 9 holes are not in good condition.

Thats not surprising since they were using alot of it as a car park for the Irish Open !