![]() | Old Head Golf LinksCo. Cork, Ir - Public - |

Course Description
Designed and constructed by a unique team, Ron Kirby - former designer at Jack Nicklaus’s Golf Design Services, Paddy Merrigan - Australian course architect and agronomist, Liam Higgins - one of Ireland’s best known golf professionals currently on the Seniors Tour, the late Eddie Hackett - former Irish golf professional and golf course designer, the late Dr. Joe Carr - Ireland’s most successful international amateur golfer and finally, Haulie O’Shea – building contractor. Old Head, par 72, comprises five Par 5s, five Par 3s and eight Par 4s – stretching to over 7,200 yards from the tips, with a minimum of six tees per hole. Nine holes play along the cliff tops, and all eighteen holes provide stunning ocean views. With the ever-changing sea breezes, the course provides a stern test to the touring pro and the high handicapper alike. Old Head Golf Links is designed as a walking course where Members and Guests are encouraged to walk the links with a Caddie. Old Head's Caddie Programme is among one of the most extensive and professional worldwide. The course is set up, depending on conditions, on a daily basis. Facilities include a warm up range with complimentary golf balls and a short game practice area. Old Head has a team of fully trained outside services staff to cater for your every need.Groups
Basic Info
Established | |
Location | Kinsale P17 CX88, Co. Cork, Ir |
Classification | Public |
Designer |
Contact Info
Phone | 353 21 477 8444 |
Fax | 353 21 477 8022 |
Website | http://oldhead.com |
Front
Tee | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M | Black | 446 | 402 | 178 | 427 | 430 | 486 | 192 | 549 | 465 | 3575 | |
M | Blue | 418 | 388 | 176 | 423 | 409 | 478 | 179 | 520 | 451 | 3442 | |
M | White | 390 | 376 | 163 | 415 | 385 | 468 | 158 | 495 | 431 | 3281 | |
M | Yellow | 360 | 329 | 152 | 388 | 365 | 407 | 150 | 406 | 410 | 2967 | |
L | Red | 333 | 297 | 134 | 357 | 330 | 373 | 112 | 385 | 360 | 2681 | |
Handicap | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Back
Tee | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M | Black | 518 | 207 | 564 | 258 | 452 | 342 | 186 | 623 | 434 | 3584 | 7159 | |
M | Blue | 494 | 198 | 554 | 227 | 428 | 328 | 178 | 600 | 411 | 3418 | 6860 | |
M | White | 485 | 184 | 537 | 203 | 411 | 284 | 163 | 575 | 385 | 3227 | 6508 | |
M | Yellow | 457 | 164 | 425 | 176 | 383 | 264 | 160 | 458 | 309 | 2796 | 5763 | |
L | Red | 403 | 140 | 403 | 120 | 370 | 224 | 120 | 443 | 246 | 2469 | 5150 | |
Handicap | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | ||||
Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |