Old Head Golf Links
Contact
County Cork
Ireland
Phone(s): +353 (0) 21 477 8444
Fax: +353 (0) 21 477 8022 Website: www.oldhead.com
Description
Old Head Golf Links occupies a 220-acre promontory that juts out over two miles into the Atlantic. The course's name refers to the Old Head of Kinsale, which is a national monument and ancient royal site that sits at the narrowest part of the promontory. The location was a stronghold for the first Irish settlers. The dramatic almost-island on which the golf course is situated rises hundreds of feet above the water, with only with dramatic cliffs separating the rolling hills from the sea. The classic links layout is simple but interesting and naturally there are spectacular views from every hole, especially the nine that play from atop the cliffs. The front nine is strong, but the back nine is where the challenging nature of the golf course really comes through.
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Style | Parkland/Links |
| Holes | 18 |
| Architect(s) | |
| Year built | 1997 |
| Guest Policy | Welcomed |
| Golf Season | April 14th - November 31st |
| Metal Spikes Allowed | Soft spikes only |
| Putting Green Available | Yes |
| Rental Carts Available | Yes |
| Rental Trolleys | Yes |
| Caddies | Yes |
| Rental Clubs Available | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Pro Shop | Yes |
| Pro Available | Yes |
| Teaching Pro | Yes |
| Tee Times Welcomed | Yes |
| Price Range Weekdays | EUR 160 - EUR 200 |
| Price Range Weekends | EUR 160 - EUR 200 |
| Other facilities | Practice Facilities, Bar, Restaurant, Spa |
Scorecard
| Tee | Par | Length | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7212 yd. | 0 | 0 |
| Blue | 72 | 6866 yd. | 0 | 0 |
| White | 72 | 6476 yd. | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow | 72 | 5708 yd. | 0 | 0 |
| Red | 72 | 5132 yd. | 0 | 0 |
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