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StoryCastlemartyr Resort’s inland-links test delivers a strategic 18 in East Cork
East Cork’s golfing draw at Castlemartyr Resort serves up an 18‑hole, par‑72 layout with an inland‑links feel, asking for flighted approaches, smart angles and plenty of touch around the greens [1][3].From the back tees it stretches close to 6,800 yards, rewarding placement as much as power, with the par‑3 5th standing out as a signature shot over trouble to a well‑defended green [3][4][2].Golfers can tune up at the driving range and short‑game zones, with an on‑site PGA professional, club hire and seasonal buggy hire available for visitors and members alike [1][5].The course weaves through the resort’s restored manor estate, framed by castle ruins, and sits alongside a five‑star hotel, spa and dining—making it a true stay‑and‑play stop on the Cork circuit [1][6].The opener sets the tone: a scenic first tee demanding a shaped drive and sharp decision‑making before you even reach the turn [7][8].