Fountainstown Pitch & Putt Club
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Fountainstown Pitch & Putt club is steeped in history, many people may not be aware that the sport of Pitch and Putt not only originated in Ireland, it is also as native a sport as the game of hurling and was invented on these very grounds by WA Collins the brainchild behind the game along with the help of a colleague M J (Toey) Hunt.
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Our course consists of a 9-holes, over looking the ocean. The course is open daily from 8.30am - 21.30pm and open to all members. We also offer lessons to members and non members.
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Membership
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Fountainstown Community Sports Club is open to everyone to join, we provide social and competitive sporting activities within a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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Club Membership benefits include year-round access to the following​
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9 Hole Pitch & Putt course
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3 x Tennis courts
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1 x Basketball court / soccer court
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2 x Table tennis
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Full Use of clubhouse facilities
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Membership discounted rates are given for Tennis, Pitch & Putt, & basketball lessons
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Club opening hours. 8.30am - 21.30pm daily.
Tournaments
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Watch this space for upcoming tournaments!​
History
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Fountainstown Pitch & Putt Club was founded in 1937.
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Fountainstown club is steeped in history, many people may not be aware that the sport of Pitch and Putt not only originated in Ireland, but it is also as native a sport as the game of hurling.
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Pitch and Putt not only started in Cork, it actually first began here at Fountainstown Pitch and Putt club in 1937 making it the oldest Pitch and Putt club and course in the world!
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The first President of Pitch and Putt Union W. A. Collins was from Fountainstown, the brainchild behind the game along with the help of a colleague M J (Toey) Hunt
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In July 1945, nine teams competed for the League Trophy in the first year of the union. Fountainstown, Altona "A", Altona "B", Millfield, Woodvale, Sundays Well Tennis Club, Douglas Road Golfers, Marina and Bankers.
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Articles published about Fountainstown Pitch and Putt Club
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Ranking info: https://www.irishpitchandputt.ie/rankings/info/
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Pitch & Putt Irelands governance code:
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https://www.irishpitchandputt.ie/downloads/pitch-and-putt-ireland-governance-code/
Fountainstown Community Sports Club, Fountainstown, County Cork, Ireland, P43 E283. Tennis Club, Pitch & Putt Club, Basketball Club. Club house, Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, Zumba, Lego Camp, Kickboxing, Movie nights, Club house hire for events, birthday parties, talks. Our club is located by the sea, in Fountainstown, Family membership starts @€100. fountainstownclub@gmail.com
