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The Old Course today is a spectacular links and is a product of design originally by Old Tom Morris and, more significantly, in the 1920?_?__s by Alistair McKenzie. The Old Course was dramatically modernised and further enhanced by Martin Hawtree in 2003 and is consistently ranked among Europe?_?_??s Top 20 and the World?_?_??s Top 50 golf courses. The second course, The Castle Course, is a pure links and while less challenging than the Old Course is also very popular with Members and Visitors.
Old Course
In 1999, Martin Hawtree successfully redeveloped the MacKenzie course, bringing it back to prominence as it now provided the modern player with a stern challenge. The re-routing of some holes has brought more panoramic ocean views into play, heightening the experience even further. It has received a wealth of acclaim ever since, consistently ranking highly amongst the world’s great links courses. It also boasts two infamous blind holes, the ruins of Dough castle, as well as a family of goats that roam freely across the land.
- Number of holes: 18
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 6123
Castle Course
The Castle course is the less challenging of the pair, but it is still a fine examination of any player’s game. The designers have made good use of the water and sand, the hazardous positions of which can catch out any player. The natural dunes that are nestled around the course offer a fine border for the individual holes.
- Number of holes: 18
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 0
What's Nearby?
1. Ballymascanlon House Hotel, Golf & Leisure Club
2. Blarney Hotel Golf & Spa Resort
3. Glasson Hotel and Golf Club
5. Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort
