Old Head of Kinsale
One of the most unique golf courses in the world, located on a dramatic 220-acre peninsula on the southern coast of Ireland, near Kinsale in County Cork. Set against the backdrop of towering cliffs and the vast Atlantic Ocean, the course offers breathtaking panoramic views from nearly every hole.
Established
Ranked as the newst must play course. Begin operations in 1997
Course Layout
Par 72, comprises five Par 5s, five Par 3s and eight Par 4s - stretches from the ladies' tees at 5,413 yards to over 7,100 yards from the tips, with a minimum of six tees per hole making it suitable for golfers of all handicap abilities. Nine holes play along the cliff tops with all eighteen holes providing unsurpassed ocean views.
Location & Conditions
Old Head Golf Links is built on a 220-acre diamond of land jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean
Course Overview
Located on the stunning Old Head Peninsula. The course is set on a dramatic headland that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs and water. Its unique location makes it one of the most scenic and challenging golf courses in the world. The course is situated just a few miles south of the town of Kinsale, a charming coastal town known for its maritime history and vibrant food scene.
With the planet having provided the most visually stunning and truly individual landscape that one could ever wish to build a golf course upon.Fittingly the course was designed and constructed by a unique team, the late Ron Kirby – former designer at Jack Nicklaus’s Golf Design Services, the late Eddie Hackett – former Irish golf professional and golf course designer, the late Dr. Joe Carr – Ireland’s most successful international amateur golfer, Paddy Merrigan – Australian cou