Old Head Golf Links

A spectacular championship links course set on a dramatic 220-acre promontory extending more than two miles into the Atlantic Ocean near Kinsale. Old Head is one of Ireland’s most iconic golf experiences, with cliff-top golf, ocean views from all 18 holes and a striking lighthouse backdrop. The par-72 layout includes five par 3s, five par 5s and eight par 4s, with changing sea breezes creating a stern but fair test for golfers of all abilities. Visitor access is available during the playing season, with the course operating from late April through October. Tee times should be booked well in advance, with caddies available on request (subject to availability). Practice facilities include a warm-up range, short game area and putting green, alongside clubhouse dining, locker rooms, golf carts and rental equipment. Handicap requirements are not specified, with six tee options on every hole allowing golfers of different abilities to play the course. A bucket-list golf experience and one of Ireland’s most spectacular links venues. Old Head combines dramatic Atlantic scenery, world-class cliff-top golf and an unforgettable setting, making it a standout destination for golfers visiting Cork and the south west of Ireland.