Old Head of Kinsale - Wonderful Photo!

I 4 putted that green a couple of yrs ago to the delight of a bunch of tourists. The toys were close to being thrown out of the cot!!:). Try the 13th hole for size though as the tee shot is the most intimidating I've ever played.
Interesting now though that during the mad times a tee time at the Old Head could cost up to 1300 euro, now you can get a slot for 200 euros(selected days).
It's a great pity that they built a golf course there though as it's a beautiful spot with lovely walks and excellent rock fishing. I have played this course three times and I have to say that I was never made welcome there. They like big spending Americans!!
 
... It's a great pity that they built a golf course there though as it's a beautiful spot with lovely walks and excellent rock fishing. ...
+1 What a travesty; a beautiful vista ruined just so some selfish people can chase a little ball around the countryside.
 
You could say the same for the town as a whole......

1. that's not true of Kinsale in my experience, everyone is very welcome no matter their spending
2. the Old Head is not Kinsale anyway, it's actually in Ballinspittle
 
I 4 putted that green a couple of yrs ago to the delight of a bunch of tourists.

Ahh the 4th putt....toughest shot in golf ;)

Played once. Great scenery but found the course a bit of a gimmick. Give me the Old course in Ballybunion any day.
 
Ahh the 4th putt....toughest shot in golf ;)

Played once. Great scenery but found the course a bit of a gimmick. Give me the Old course in Ballybunion any day.

Have to say, Firefly, that I agree with you that Ballybunion is an exceptional course. But, I would definitely regard Tralee as every bit as good as it.

I think that the Old Head is a lovely treat, now and again. But, if you took it away from where it is, it'd be Skellig Bay, which isn't a bad spot either.
 
Haven't played Trallee or Skellig Bay but have heard they are class alright. Played 18 last night after work in a nice warm breeze - happy days!
 
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