The new nine-hole layout at fota island resort's belvelly golf course, a par 72 course extending over 7121 yards from the championship tees, was also designed by jeff howes.

This course integrates some innovative and thrilling features designed to test even the most ambitious golfer while keeping faithful to the traditional style, traditions, and playability that characterize fota island golf club.

The 16th hole, a 435-yard par 4 that demands an precise tee shot where hitting the fairway is a must, promises to be one of the highlights of this thrilling new game, challenging those without the pressure of a weak heart to take on the difficult path over an old quarry to a small mark.