Old Head Golf Links
One of the most spectacular jewels of world golf!
Perched on a wild peninsula stretching for more than three kilometers into the Atlantic Ocean, Old Head Golf Linksis undoubtedly one of the most striking courses in the world. Located in County Cork, on the southwest coast of Ireland, this exceptional site is almost an island, bordered by vertiginous cliffs and hollowed out by sea caves, which add to the feeling of mystery and grandeur of the place.
Cork
- Number of holes: 18
- Year: 1997
- Architects: J. Carr, R. Kirby, P. Merrigan, E. Hackett, L. HIggins
- Type: links
- PAR 72
- Slope 142
- Distance: 6526m
The course & its setting
This links course, rated 72, extends more than 6,500 meters from the back tees. It includes five par 5s, five par 3s and eight par 4s, with at least six possible tees per hole, making the playing experience flexible and accessible to all levels. Nine holes run directly along the cliffs, suspended nearly 100 meters above the Atlantic, while the others offer breathtaking panoramas of the tumultuous waters.
A unique environment
The raw beauty of the site is up to the challenge proposed. The omnipresent sea wind shapes each shot and imposes a sharp strategy. Between indomitable nature and exceptional design, Old Head promises an unforgettable, powerful and poetic golf experience.
