Old Head Golf Links
A modern cliff-top spectacle on a 220-acre Atlantic promontory — nine holes hug the ocean edge.
About this course
Built on a dramatic headland 100 metres above the sea south of Kinsale. A breathtaking, exposed round; bring extra balls and a camera.
- Next tee times released
- January 2027
- Booking window
- 6-12 months in advance
- How to book
- Online
- Deposit
- Full payment
Estimates based on prior seasons — confirm directly with the club.
Golfers universally laud Old Head for its breathtaking, dramatic cliff-top setting and the sheer exhilaration of playing what many consider the most spectacular course in the world. While some critique the occasional strategic compromises demanded by the unique terrain, the consensus remains that the truly unforgettable, vertigo-inducing views and the immaculate conditioning make it a bucket-list experience for any golfer.
AI summary of common visitor sentiment
Location
Amenities
- ✓buggies
- ✓caddies
- ✓pro shop
- ✓clubhouse
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 Cork
Best paired with
Add one of these to make a great two- or three-day trip — all within a short drive of Old Head Golf Links.
From our guides
What a round actually costs
Verified 6 Aug 2026sourceEvery rate below was read off Old Head Golf Links's own published fee sheet — not estimated, not averaged.
Ireland's most expensive public round outside the resort courses.
Old Head Golf Links 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 It is still worth asking about society, resident and off-peak rates when you ring the office; several clubs hold unpublished ones.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.