Lahinch (Castle Course)
The Old Course's easygoing companion — flatter, friendlier, and a perfect warm-up round.
About this course
Across the road from the famous Old Course, the Castle is a more relaxed and forgiving links — ideal for an extra round, mixed-ability groups, or as a warm-up before tackling Klondyke and the Dell.
Golfers describe the Castle as "a lovely surprise" — far better than expected and great value. Many use it as their second day at Lahinch and leave just as fond of it as the Old.
AI summary of common visitor sentiment
Location
Weather & best time to play
May–September offer the driest weather, longest daylight, and firmest fairways. Shoulder months can deliver bargains and an empty links to yourself.
Nearby in Clare
Best paired with
Add one of these to make a great two- or three-day trip — all within a short drive of Lahinch (Castle Course).
From our guides
What a round actually costs
Verified 6 Aug 2026sourceEvery rate below was read off Lahinch (Castle Course)'s own published fee sheet — not estimated, not averaged.
Short, walkable second course — the best-value round in Clare.
Lahinch (Castle Course) does not publish a separate rate for Irish affiliated (GUI / ILGF) golfers — the visitor rate above is what an international and a home-based golfer both pay. It is still worth asking about society, resident and off-peak rates when you ring the office; several clubs hold unpublished ones. Caddie fees, buggies and club hire are charged on top of every rate shown.