Old Head Golf Links
18 Hole Semi- Private
Old Head Golf Links
Old Head, Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland
Phone: +353 21 477 8444, Fax: +353 21 477 8022
- 18-Hole Course
- Driving Range & Practice area
Yes - every day.
450 € / 18 Holes
Friday
13°C
Saturday
16°C
Sunday
16°C
Characteristics
The Old Head Golf Links near Kinsale, is rated in the world top 100 courses and steeped in Irish history and built on 216 acre headland jutting out into the Atlantic ocean opened as a golf course in the summer of 1977. So sensitive and challenging was the site it took no less than four renowned course architects to get it right. The team of Ron Kirby, Paddy Merrigan, J. B. Carr and the late Eddie Hackett sure did get it right. They tried 41 different routings before they were satisfied that they had done justice to this magnificent setting, which is arguably the most dramatic golf course in the world. The Course is on 180 acres with nine of the holes are played along the 300-feet rugged cliff-face giving a testing par-72, SSS 74 7,215 yards off the back tees.
Overhead cormorants, peregrine falcons, guillemots among other birds swoop along the cliff face. Golfers from all over the world flock to the Old Head to play a round of golf they will never forget at this awe inspiring setting. The most distinguished golfing visitors were, the sextet of Tiger Woods, Mark O’Meara, Lee Janzen, David Duval, Stuart Appleby and the late Payne Stewart prior to the 1999 Open at Carnoustie. The Old Head is a must the only words I could find for it was "awesome".
Architecturally and environmentally the clubhouse is a credit to the two brothers that undertook this wonderful development. Voted the No. 24 ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2008. The Old Head was voted No. 20 Links/Shoreline Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2008, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland.
The Course
18-Hole Course
Opened in 1997. Design: Eddie Hackett, Joe Carr, Liam Higgins, Patrick Merrigan & Ron Kirby. Style: Links.
Scorecard
| Tee | Par | SSS | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black (Men) | 72 | 74 | 7159 yards |
| Blue (Men) | 72 | 72 | 6860 yards |
| White (Men) | 72 | 72 | 6508 yards |
| Yellow (Men) | 72 | 67 | 5763 yards |
| Red (Women) | 72 | 72 | 5150 yards |
Practice Facilities
- Driving Range (12 tees)
- Putting Green
- Pitching Green
- Chipping Green
- Practice bunker
Visitors
18-Hole Course
Visitors are welcome every day.
Advance booking is essential.
A valid handicap certificate from player’s home club is required.
Handicap limit: men 24, women 36
Etiquette
Softspikes required.
No dogs allowed.
GPS devices approved.
Green Fees
18-Hole Course
| Green Fee | Mon - Fri | Sat, Sun, Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Holes | 450 € | 450 € |
Driving Range
| Monday - Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Rangefee | free |
| Bucket | free |
Amenities
Club Amenities
- Clubhouse
- Locker rooms
- Sauna
- Club accepts credit cards
- Bar
- Beverage Cart
Restaurant
de Courcey Restaurant
Phone: (+353) (0)21 4778938, Fax: (+353) (0)21 4778022
restaurant@oldhead.com
Credit cards accepted.
Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Pro Shop
Old Head Golf Shop
Phone: (+353) (0)21 4778444, Fax: (+353) (0)21 4778022
golfshop@oldhead.com
Rentals
- Clubs for hire
- Electro-cart for hire
- Caddy
The Club
General Information
Founded: 1997
Personnel
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| President | John O'Connor |
| Managing Director | Jim O'Brien |
| Club Manager | Lhara O'Connor |
| Secretary | Margaret O'Connor |
| Pro-Shop Manager | Rose Barry |
| Head Pro | N/A |
| Pro | Danny Brassil |
| Head Greenkeeper | Neil Deasy |
| Restaurant Manager | Jackie Mutter |
User Reviews
| 5 Stars: | 13 | |
| 4 Stars: | 0 | |
| 3 Stars: | 1 | |
| 2 Stars: | 0 | |
| 1 star: | 0 |
Most Recent Reviews
- Original version
Spectacular...
Reviewed September 15, 2019
When we first drove out the road to the Old Head in 1998, we were annoyed because the high walls on both sides blocked the view. Only when we ourselves had our feet on the ground, we understood the reason - the wind tore at our bodies like wild. In heavy storms we would be blown smoothly over the cliff without the walls. The people had to come to the lighthouse - even in really bad weather
We all play golf for more than 25 years, the leader over 35, all have seen well over 500 golf courses. The Leader noted his 750th this year.
This course is clearly the No 1 in terms of spectacle.
The holes are not directly on the cliffs go a little under, in contrast to the 9 Klippenholes provide the full spectacle. But all are good or even very good holes.
Not for nothing is this course in Ireland in the top 20 - for Britain & Ireland it is easy to find in the top 100 - to find.
In front are the big links courses.
Care and maintenance meet the requirements. However, in the spring - after the winter storms - one must expect that even winter damage is visible. The salty air and the spray nibbles neatly on the green.
Twice we had during our visits decent Beaufort values, with appropriate swell. The spray we felt in the face. This time almost smoothly painted lake - hardly any wind.
Such good scores we have never brought here to the clubhouse, was really good. Almost all the balls survived the 18 holes, they come home in a special showcase.
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- Original version
Eye candy
Reviewed November 12, 2018
Whoever was here knows what golf can be. No ifs and buts!
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- Original version
First place in my top list
Reviewed September 29, 2018
An indescribable experience in an indescribable place - play there once in your life and live on it for life.
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