{"id":47519,"date":"2026-05-18T21:49:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/?p=47519"},"modified":"2026-05-18T22:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:48:01","slug":"old-head-golf-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Head Golf Course \u2013 Ireland\u2019s Most Spectacular Coastal Golf Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the eyes of golf enthusiasts all over the world, golf at Old Head Golf Course is a dream come true and a symphony of nature and world-class golf design. The Old Head Golf Course is a stunningly located peninsula course with a tremendous view of the ocean in Ireland, difficult holes and a memorable golf experience. The course rises high above the ocean and with steep walls and ocean waves you will see as a golfer, it is an exciting course for all players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the Old Head Golf Course&#8217;s location and facilities are unique. It&#8217;s said to be golfing on the edge of the world by many. The course extends into the Atlantic Ocean almost two miles, and players get wonderful views from just about every hole. The Old Head Golf Course is one of the world&#8217;s most unique golf courses and the golf travelers and professionals as well as enthusiasts of this game flock to the course from everywhere in the world.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#Quick_Facts_About_Old_Head_Golf_Course\" >Quick Facts About Old Head Golf Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#Location\" >Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#Design\" >Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#Membership_Structure\" >Membership Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#Course_Layout\" >Course Layout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#History_and_Unique_Atmosphere\" >History and Unique Atmosphere<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#Influence_of_Mark_OMeara_in_Golf\" >Influence of Mark O'Meara in Golf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#Why_Golfers_Love_Old_Head_Golf_Course\" >Why Golfers Love Old Head Golf Course<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#1_Stunning_Ocean_Views\" >1. Stunning Ocean Views<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#2_Unique_Peninsula_Location\" >2. Unique Peninsula Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#3_Challenging_Layout\" >3. Challenging Layout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#4_Exclusive_Experience\" >4. Exclusive Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#5_Memorable_Golf_Journey\" >5. Memorable Golf Journey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Facts_About_Old_Head_Golf_Course\"><\/span><b>Quick Facts About Old Head Golf Course<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Head Golf Course<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closest City<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cork City<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearest Airport<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cork International Airport<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscape<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrounded by Atlantic Ocean and sea cliffs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Size<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 216 acres<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous Hole<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Razor\u2019s Edge (Par 4 \u2013 Hole 4)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location\"><\/span><b>Location<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Location Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peninsula<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Head of Kinsale<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County Cork<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance from Kinsale<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 10 miles<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance from Cork City<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45\u201350 minutes drive<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ocean View<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlantic Ocean on three sides<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Old Head Golf Course is situated on the fabulous Old Head of Kinsale peninsula County Cork, Ireland. Located in an amazing location this course provides one of the world&#8217;s great golfing experiences. This small peninsula extends almost two miles into the Atlantic, and offers stunning views of the ocean from nearly every hole. Uncontrolled environment \u2013 feel as if they are on the edge of the sea playing golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design\"><\/span><b>Design<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Design Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John O\u2019Connor &amp; Patrick O\u2019Connor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development Period<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late 1990s<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Style<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Links-style coastal course<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rocky cliffs and ocean views<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature Design<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliffside fairways and strategic bunkers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Old Head Golf Course was created by the O&#8217;Connor brothers (John and Patrick) in the late 1990s. They envisioned turning an uncultivated stretch of coastline into one of the world&#8217;s most beautiful golf courses. The outcome being the new and historic grazing land being changed to a championship level golf destination. The design carefully adapts to the natural shape of the peninsula with holes made with the surrounding cliffs in a dramatic pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Membership_Structure\"><\/span><b>Membership Structure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Membership Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Membership Type<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exclusive global membership<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated Initiation Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around $150,000+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members and invited guests<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilities<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury suites, dining areas, and wellness center<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Events<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Member tournaments and international golf events<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Old Head Golf Course is an exclusive, worldwide club. Public golf courses are not allowed in this club, it is only for members and invited guests. Due to the exclusivity of the course, it can provide a peaceful and quality golf environment. Being a member of the Old Head Golf Course is regarded as one of the most highly regarded in the golfing world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Course_Layout\"><\/span><b>Course Layout<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Course Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Holes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliffside peninsula<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature Hole<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Razor\u2019s Edge (4th hole)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous Back-Nine Hole<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Par-5 12th<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scenic Highlight<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Par-3 16th above ocean cliffs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Old Head Golf Course course layout offers an unprecedented golf experience. The round starts with a relatively easy hole for a player to get used to the conditions and get comfortable while they prepare for later dramatic holes. Immediately after, players face a series of holes which set their accuracy and bravery to the test, just as they test their luck with a few cliffside holes.As soon as after that, golfers face few holes on the cliffside which require accuracy and confidence. Razor&#8217;s Edge.\u201d is one of the most photographed golf holes around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_and_Unique_Atmosphere\"><\/span><b>History and Unique Atmosphere<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Old Head Golf Course is built on a piece of land with centuries of history. The peninsula was originally a foothold for defense on the Irish coast; well before the introduction of golf. This area was inhabited by early settlers thousands of years ago and, the rugged cliffs, fended off potential invaders. Sub-sea history also influenced the region later on. The sinking of the RMS Lusitania not far from the Old Head of Kinsale lighthouse is one of the best known events to be linked in some way to this area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This lighthouse is still standing today and peeringi\u00e8rement looking over the golf course. As golfers walk to what will become the last hole, the historic building looms over the Atlantic Ocean. Background is very historical and accentuates the whole scene. Now, not only is the Old Head Golf Course a beautiful golf course, but you can have a taste of the scandalous tale of some of the Irish marine life in it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Influence of Mark O&#8217;Meara in Golf<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/teary-eyed-mark-omeara-retires-epic-setting.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1856\" height=\"1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/teary-eyed-mark-omeara-retires-epic-setting.avif 1856w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/teary-eyed-mark-omeara-retires-epic-setting-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/teary-eyed-mark-omeara-retires-epic-setting-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/teary-eyed-mark-omeara-retires-epic-setting-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/teary-eyed-mark-omeara-retires-epic-setting-1536x864.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1856px) 100vw, 1856px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Old Head Golf Course is a testament to the dramatic design and unforgettable experience it has been enjoyed by numerous legends of golf. Mark O&#8217;Meara will be a player to watch on the international golf circuit. He&#8217;s a much-sought-after name amongst pro golfers and has been very successful on the PGA Tour and abroad. He won his first Masters Tournament back-to-back with winning the Open Championship in 1998.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, golfers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/old-head-golf-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark O&#8217;Meara<\/a> have motivated participants to be interested in the unusual and breathtakingly beautiful golf courses worldwide. He appreciates a finely-manicured golf course, like Old Head Golf Course. Players must be patient and strategize, but still be able to play on such coastal courses to be successful. They&#8217;ve been an important reminder of iconic golf destinations though, thanks to star golfers still on the scene like Mark O&#8217;Meara.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Golfers_Love_Old_Head_Golf_Course\"><\/span><b>Why Golfers Love Old Head Golf Course<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Old Head Golf Course has many reasons; it is one of the best golf destinations in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Stunning_Ocean_Views\"><\/span><b>1. Stunning Ocean Views<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Drivers carve through the top of the majority of the holes with views of the Atlantic all around. The atmosphere is extremely memorable due to the atmosphere of the cliffs, waves, and open sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Unique_Peninsula_Location\"><\/span><b>2. Unique Peninsula Location<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0There are hardly other golf courses located on such a tiny peninsula. Consequently, the games are brought panoramic scenic aspects and outstanding cliffside holes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Challenging_Layout\"><\/span><b>3. Challenging Layout<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0At Old Head Golf Course, it&#8217;s all about getting those shots just right and having a good plan. Each hole is entertaining due to wind and short fairways.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Exclusive_Experience\"><\/span><b>4. Exclusive Experience<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Limited tee-time and access numbers guarantee a quiet and high quality golfing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Memorable_Golf_Journey\"><\/span><b>5. Memorable Golf Journey<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The feeling of each hole is unique from the start of the course to the last hole in the vicinity of the lighthouse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><b>Summary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Old Head Golf Course is certainly one of the world&#8217;s most majestic golf courses. The course is located on a dramatic peninsula in Ireland with panoramic sea views, with some holes so difficult as to play in competition only with the knowledge of an ace in hand.The panorama of the seas, the wild holes and the luxury of golfing are impeccably exceptional at this course built on a dramatic peninsula in Ireland. The fairway is laid out strategically and aesthetically by mimicking the natural topography and land forms.The designers are careful not to deviate from the land forms and the natural hills and dales making it a very strategic and visually good fairway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read About :- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/meadowbrook-golf\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Meadowbrook Golf: The Famous<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the eyes of golf enthusiasts all over the world, golf at Old Head Golf Course is a dream come true and a symphony of nature and world-class golf design. 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