Belvelly course tough challenge, says Morris

FOTA ISLAND’S Belvelly course can offer EuroPro Tour golfers a very good test when the Audi Cork Irish Masters gets underway at the resort tomorrow, says director of golf Kevin Morris.

The par-72 Belvelly Course comprises the newly-matured nine holes which opened in 2007 and the original back nine which was renovated ahead of the 2001 and 2002 Irish Open and both Morris and Fota Island captains Mary O’Leary and Peter Coughlan believe the 7,121-yard Jeff Howes layout is going to provide thrills and spills over three rounds this week.

“They can expect a very good test of golf with plenty of par-fives so it’s got lots of good scoring opportunities,” Morris said.