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Set on a narrow promontory near Kinsale, Old Head Golf Links combines cliff-edge routing with expansive ocean exposure. Designed by Ron Kirby and Paddy Merrigan, it offers a distinct links experience shaped by elevation, wind and uninterrupted sea presence.
Old Head Golf Links
A routing defined by elevation, exposure and breath-taking ocean backdrop.
A modern links shaped by its setting
Kirby and Merrigan routed the course to follow the land
A full championship test at 7,150 yards
Length and wind combine to demand thoughtful play
Recognised among the world’s finest courses
Ranked No. 77 in Golf Digest’s global list
Golf played along the edge of the Atlantic
Cliffs and ocean remain in view on most holes
Elevation and exposure on every shot
Club selection shifts constantly with changing conditions
Moments away from Kinsale’s harbour town
An easy pairing with Cork’s food and coastal culture
Old Head Golf Links occupies one of the most singular settings in Irish golf, routed across a narrow headland that extends nearly two miles into the Atlantic Ocean. Opened in 1996, the course was designed by Ron Kirby and Paddy Merrigan to follow the natural contours of this exposed peninsula, creating a layout where elevation changes and sea exposure shape every shot.Â
Playing to par 72 at 7,150 yards, the course is defined by its sequence of cliff-edge holes, many of which run directly along the perimeter of the headland. The routing constantly shifts direction, ensuring wind is a persistent and strategic factor. Elevated tees, rolling fairways and guarded greens demand precise control. Despite its dramatic setting, the course remains playable and measured, offering a distinctive test that differs from traditional dune-based links while retaining a clear connection to the coastal landscape.
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From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.
Plan with our team
From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.
Sean Benville
Trip Planning Manager
Alison Duffin
Events Manager
Susan McCann
Chief Operating Officer
