Surprisingly only open since June 1997 this is probably the most spectacular Golf Course in Ireland, if not the World. Set in over 220 acres on a coastal peninsular this par 72, - 7,100 yard championship course is breathtaking. The course is set out in two loops of nine holes (which was always the tradition in links golf), Eight of the magnificent holes border the cliff top and will provide you with some unexpected views of the Atlantic coastline, especially if you tend to Slice or Hook the ball !

According to Joe Carr, one of the designers and 3 times British Amateur Champion: "The Old Head of Kinsale, as a golf links, will in my estimation rate with the great golf courses in the world. Its location, its scenic reality and spectacular terrain remind me of Cypress Point and Pebble Beach, two of America's most famous courses. To be associated with the design of this project is to me the thrill of a lifetime. I see The Old Head as a golfers paradise and it has the potential of being the eight wonder of the world, in golfing terms."

Although expensive to play at around £200 IR per round this is one of the truly spectacular courses and views you will ever get. Another unusual feature is the amount of Tee's on the course, about 7 on each hole, which are changed daily to account for the playing conditions and winds. Effectively you could play a different course each day of the week here !.

Fast true greens and tough rough feature here. The fairways are fast and somewhat tricky to land on in the summer months. Although this shortens the course the prevailing winds more than make up for any advantage hard ground may give you in terms of distance.

Altogether a pleasure to play and a friendly course to wine and dine in. The views from the wonderful clubhouse are exceptional. We thoroughly recommend it to all.