First played in 1892 and shaped by Old Tom Morris, then substantially redesigned by Alister MacKenzie in 1927, the Old Course is one of Ireland's most storied links, often nicknamed the 'St Andrews of Ireland.' It is best known for two blind par-4s, the 'Klondyke' (4th) and the 'Dell' (5th), both preserved by the club as links to its 19th-century origins despite modern design conventions. Visitors on the Old Course must take at least one caddie per group.
Course facts
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Designer
- Old Tom Morris (1892 original); Alister MacKenzie (1927 redesign); Martin Hawtree (later work)
- Opened
- 1892
- Southwest Ireland
- In Lahinch, County Clare, on Ireland's west coast
Highlights
- Nicknamed the 'St Andrews of Ireland'
- Famous blind par-4s: the Klondyke and the Dell
- MacKenzie redesign (1927) of the Old Tom Morris original
Facilities
clubhouseday lockersbar and restaurantcaddy program