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The Old Head of Kinsale from the air at sunset, the links covering the headland with the lighthouse at its tipA green beside the old castle ruins at Old Head, with the sea and headland beyondAn Old Head green on the cliff edge, seen from above the waves

Clifftop links · County Cork

Old Head Golf Links

Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland · Area: Southwest Ireland

  • Clifftop links
  • Handicap ≤ 24 men / 36 women
  • Mid-Apr to Oct

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Can we play it?

Yes, between mid-April and the end of October. It’s a private club, so visitor times are limited, every round is paid in full up front, and every player needs a handicap of 24 or less for men, 36 or less for women. Add it to your trip and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time for you.

  • Access

    Visitors welcome in season: 14 April to 31 October 2027. Closed 1 November 2026 to 13 April 2027. The club does not publish specific visitor days or times.

  • The catch

    Ireland's priciest round (€550 in high season 2027) and strict terms: full prepayment, and no refund for cancellations inside 30 days or no-shows, even for travel delays.

  • Our tip

    Go 11–31 October and the fee halves to €275. Ask for a caddie with your tee time; they’re cash only and not guaranteed.

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At a glance

Checked 15 Oct 2026 · prices in US$, converted from the club's own currency
Course type
Clifftop links
Visitor days
Season 14 Apr–31 Oct 2027 · visitor days not published
Handicap limit
Men 24, women 36 · names, official handicaps and home clubs must be given at booking
Green fee
$320–$640€275–€550 · 2027 · checked 15 Oct 2026
Rates
2027 rates: €550 high season (14 Apr–10 Oct 2027), €275 low season (11–31 Oct 2027)
How to book
With your trip: Scotland Golf Tours requests it for youThe club also takes bookings direct
Caddies
Senior caddie €90 ($105) single bag, €70 per bag double; forecaddie €80 for 1 player, €40 each for 2, €30 each for 3–4 (2027 rates). Cash only, not guaranteed.
Buggies and trolleys
Golf cart €65 (cart paths only, limited fleet); push trolley €10; no electric trolleys; rental clubs €65.
Check-in
Be ready to play 30 minutes before your tee time; it's a 20–25 minute drive from Kinsale.
Nearest airport
Cork Airport (ORK) · 40 min

How to get a tee time

Put Old Head in your trip and the specialists handle the booking.

  1. Build your trip

    Tell the trip builder your dates, group and handicaps. Old Head goes into the plan.

  2. Get a checked plan

    Day by day, with Old Head's visitor rules, drive times and an estimate in dollars.

  3. Scotland Golf Tours requests the time

    They send every player's name and handicap to the club, arrange caddies, and send a final quotation.

  4. Say yes, then play

    Nothing is booked until you confirm. On the day: be ready to play 30 minutes before your tee time; it's a 20–25 minute drive from Kinsale.

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2027 dates to know

  • Closed1 Nov 2026–13 Apr 2027
  • High season14 Apr–10 Oct 2027
  • Low season11–31 Oct 2027

FAQ

Can visitors play Old Head?
Yes, from 14 April to 31 October 2027, paid in full in advance. It’s closed from November to mid-April.
Can you book Old Head for us?
Yes. Build your trip with Old Head in it and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time and sends a final quotation. Nothing is booked until you confirm.
Can we book it ourselves?
Yes, directly with the club. If Old Head is one of several courses on your trip, it’s simpler to plan the whole trip in one go.
What handicap do we need?
24 or less for men and 36 or less for women. Each player’s handicap and home club is given at booking.
What's the dress code?
Proper golf attire. No jeans, athletic shorts, T-shirts, tank tops or sports jerseys on the course; golf shoes only and no metal spikes.
Do we need a caddie?
Not required, but the club strongly encourages one. Senior caddie €90 ($105) a bag, paid in cash. Children under 12 are not allowed on the course.
When is the best time to go?
High season runs 14 April to 10 October 2027 (€550). From 11 to 31 October 2027 the fee drops to €275. Maximum round time is 4½ hours.

Sources

  1. 1. Old Head: Rates & Reservations (2027 rates)15 Oct 2026
  2. 2. Old Head 2027 Golf Policy (PDF)15 Oct 2026
  3. 3. Old Head: Golf / course overview15 Oct 2026
  4. 4. Perryville House: golf15 Oct 2026

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