Old Head Golf Links is an experience, unlike anything we have had the pleasure to play. The course offers stunning views and fantastic hole designs that will leave you wanting more. Be prepared for windy conditions and practice your bump and run!
Course Info
- Location: Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
- Number of Holes: 18
- Designer: John O’Connor & Patrick O’Connor
- Cost: $213-$356
Par and Rating
Our Thoughts
Located in County Cork on the South West Coast of Ireland, Old Head Golf Course is simply a must-play if you are planning a golf trip to Ireland. The stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean crashing against the cliffs can be seen on all eighteen holes, and nine of the holes play along the cliff tops.
The sea breeze definitely plays a factor and it changes directions frequently. The course will challenge even the best players, but the multiple tee options allow the course to be fun for all.
Signature Hole – Hole 12
One of the most jaw-dropping holes on the planet! This par five plays 564 yards from the back three tees. On this hole, you get a very real, and intimidating, sense of the magnitude of your surroundings as you gaze at an uphill tee shot to a fairway draped on Old Head’s cliffs with the ocean crashing on either side.
Photo Gallery
Here are some of the other photos we took of this gorgeous golf course. We hope this inspires you when planning your next great golf getaway!
Teeing off at Old Head can be a daunting experience 
The ocean is viewable from almost everywhere on Old Head, which makes the course so beautiful 
The cliffs along the oceanside make for some intimidating shots 
The lighthouse at Old Head Golf Links 
Posing for a group shot at Old Head Golf Links 
The beautiful ocean-side cliffs at Old Head Golf Links 
Old Head Golf Links is a very well maintained course 
The ocean winds can make Old Head Golf Links a very challenging round of golf to play 
Old Head Golf Links is located in County Cork on the South West Coast of Ireland The lighthouse at Old Head Golf Links makes a stunning backdrop on a few of the holes 
Practice area at Old Head Golf Links 
Tee shot at Old Head Golf Links 
The daunting 12th hole of Old Head Golf Links 
The stunning beauty of Old Head Golf Links The 12th hole is Old Head Golf Link’s signature hole 
Carts are allowed on Old Head Golf Links, but caddies and pull carts are also available 
A view of the lighthouse at Old Head Golf Links in the distance 
The pro shop at Old Head Golf Links 
A closeup of the lighthouse at Old Head Golf Links
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