Kinsale
Co. Cork
Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4778444
Fax: +353 (0)21 4778022
e-mail: info@oldheadgolf.ie
Full Web Site
http://www.oldheadgolflinks.com
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Old Head Golf Links Kinsale Co. Cork Ireland. Tel: +353 (0)21 4778444 Fax: +353 (0)21 4778022 e-mail: info@oldheadgolf.ie Full Web Site http://www.oldheadgolflinks.com |
Exceptional Settings |
 The Old Head Golf Links is one of the most remarkable developments ever
conceived in the history of golf; an Atlantic promontory that will never be rivalled in
terms of drama and beauty.It rises hundreds of feet high above dramatic cliffs, surrounded by the ocean on all sides and commanding the most spectacular views from virtually every part. |
The History |
 The Old Head of Kinsale is a national monument and an ancient royal site,
fortified by a castle at the narrowest part of the promontory, with history traceable back
to several centuries before Christ. It is a place of special historical, archaeological
and scientific interest.The Erainn Celtic people, the first Irish settlers, fortified the peninsula by building a fort, the remains of which can still be seen today, along with the castles and signal tower on The Old Head itself. The new lighthouse was built on the site in 1853, carrying on the ancient tradition of "Navigational Fires" situated on the promontory. |
From Past to Present |
 The Old Head has seen much change during its remarkable history. The golf
course will now provide a new challenge for the future generations of visitors to The Old
Head, providing yet another chapter in the history of this beautiful place. |
Golf Course Composition |
 The 220 acre promontory has allowed the composition of a 7,100 yard, par 72
golf course configured as two returning loops of nine holes, together with a practice
ground facility. Nine holes play alongside the cliff tops, providing an exhilarating test
of golf and concentration for players of all standards and categories. |
The Old Head was included in the "Inventory of Outstanding Landscapes in Ireland" as being ‘a narrow coastal headland with spectacular cliffs of geological interest’. The landscape development program at The Old Head is designed to enhance, complement and harmonise the newly planted areas with the existing vegetation. It consists primarily of native maritime species, coupled with a refined selection of seaside plants from the flora of all five continents.
Membership Of The Old Head |
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| The Old Head has been established with the vision to attract the visiting
golfing connoisseur through the provision of Founder and International
Membership categories. It is designed to appeal to discerning golfers who appreciate the finest traditions of the world of golf, and who wish a closer link with The Old Head. Old
Head Golf Links |
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is an initiative of Dragnet
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