Old Head Golf Links

County Cork, Ireland

Laid out on a narrow headland, jutting out for two miles into the Atlantic Ocean, Old Head Golf Links has to be one of the world’s most exhilarating golf courses...

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Old Head Golf Links

County Cork P17 CX88, Ireland

oldhead.com +353 (0) 21 477 8444

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Old Head Golf Links

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Jul. 7, 2026

Mike Betts

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I don’t know if I’ll ever play a more breathtaking course.

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Even a non golfer would be completely wowed by this property. Granted, our group was extremely fortunate (and spoiled!) to see this entire property from the air upon our entrance via helicopter— it still would stack up for anyone. I truly cannot shake the dramatic cliffs, coastline, fearful tee shot...

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Jun. 14, 2026

michaeljamesdunn

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I’ve played 50 of the best 75 courses in Ireland and Old head Is second on my list just behind ballybunion it is absolutely spectacular and its ranking of 23rd on the best courses in Ireland is a joke.

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I’d highly recommend playing old head If u get the chance.

Best holes: 18, 2, 12

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May. 21, 2026

4.5

Neil White

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I have played more than 200 of the most acclaimed golf courses in the world, including the much-lauded cliff-top course at Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand, but none have been more spectacular than Old Head

I only wish the weather during our visit had been more benign.

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Unfortunately, the wind blew so strongly that decent scoring became fiendishly difficult; the more I tried to save my card, the more frustrated I became.However, I can understand why many international members return year after year.From the moment a player drives past the gate—and the Stars & S...

Best holes: 12, 16, 17

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Mar. 31, 2026

danminogue17

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Played here ahead of my wedding day in late April 2024 & I still think about this course on a daily basis.

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Of the 20 people in our outing, most to this day cite golfing at Old Head as one of their favorite days ever. From the moment you drive onto the property, you are greeted with the famous Irish hospitality, paired with stunning views and a truly magnificent course. The staff at Old Head go out of the...

Best holes: 3, 12, 16

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Jan. 15, 2026

Charles

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Old Head is my favorite golf course I have played to date.

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Set on a narrow headland extending into the Atlantic, it feels less like a golf course and more like an immersion into the landscape. The views are constant and commanding, with sheer cliffs, crashing waves, endless ocean, and the lighthouse serving as a constant point of reference.The routing embra...

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Jan. 10, 2026

5.5

MAD PRO

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I played Old Head as part of a golf trip back in 2023.

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It was the first round of our trip and definitely set the bar high! This is called a links, however, it does not play like a links golf course. We did get a picture perfect day (see included photos), so that also did make it much more playable. I can only imagine how difficult this course would be i...

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Best holes: 4, 12, 17

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Aug. 5, 2025

4.5

Anonymous

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No doubt this is the most scenic golf course the public can access.

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I think it lacks some of the design that other pure Irish links courses offer, but when you look through your camera roll the photos from this course will be your favorite.

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May. 10, 2025

4.5

TOG

Tired Old Golfer

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Wow what a stunning course visually every single hole has spectacular views, I played 4 rounds here and wow every time I was blown away with the views.

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If you can play here do it will blow your mind for the view. I had 4 days of the best wether possible there and on the last day no wind at all. I am no expert on golf but it did feel very much like trick shot golf but great fun but this course is unique in every way. I just did not find it the dest ...

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Mar. 3, 2025

Callahan laforty

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The most scenic golf course in Ireland?

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.Overall ThoughtsMy favorite time of year to go to the UK + Ireland is in May. And my May 14th round at Old Head was more validation on this belief. As you can tell from the pictures, we experienced Old Head in the most perfect conditions... Sunny, 15-20 mph wind, perfect ground conditions. What mor...

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Sep. 4, 2024

5.5

AJ Willy

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Has to be the most beautiful setting for a golf course in the world.

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Old Head is truly a remarkable place with the most jaw dropping views of any course I've played. The course is situated on a peninsula jetting out into the Atlantic ocean atop hundred foot cliffs. It doesn't play like a links course, it is more like an American course, which is who they mostly cater...

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Old Head Golf Links

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