Picture-perfect Fota proving worthy investment

CLASS. Sheer class. That’s the only summation to describe the show that has been going on this week at the Fota Island Resort.

The organisers can hardly claim credit for the superb weather conditions — although in this regard, they undoubtedly deserved a break. Other than, though, the European Tour, the host venue and Fáilte Ireland are well entitled to take a bow.

Just about every detail imaginable has been attended to. The players, without exception, have been glowing in their praise of the course and in this respect, Fota superintendent Con O’Driscoll and his diligent team have done a remarkable job, balancing some generously wide fairways with a considerable degree of meaningful rough described by many as “juicy”.