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| Club information | |
|---|---|
  Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates | 51°54′05″N8°21′15″W / 51.901445°N 8.354246°W |
| Location | Castleview, Little Island, Cork, Republic of Ireland |
| Established | 1888, 135 years ago |
| Type | Private |
| Total holes | 18 |
| Events hosted | Irish Open (1932) |
| Website | corkgolfclub |
| Cork Golf Club | |
| Designed by | Alister MacKenzie |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,813 yards (6,230 m) |
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