Old Head Golf Links (Kinsale, Ireland) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide

Old Head Golf Links

Kinsale, Ireland

Par
72
Holes
18
Yards
6,793
Par 3 / 4 / 5
5 · 8 · 5

Course Layout

206 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 206 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

66 bunkers
5,711 sq yd of sand — 3.7 bunkers per hole on average.
1967 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
570 sq yd avg green
Classification: Mid-size greens (~4,500 sq ft avg) — typical modern design. Standard target size — club selection matters more than shape.
11.12 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 31 fairway zones.
66 bunkers · 20 greens · 31 fairway zones · 84 tee boxes · 2 water hazards.

What Should You Expect to Shoot?

These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.

Championship

Rating 75.0 · Slope 140 · Par 72 · 7,069 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 9 84 +12
10 15 90 +18
15 22 97 +25
20 28 103 +31
25 34 109 +37
30 40 115 +43

Medal

Rating 74.0 · Slope 133 · Par 72 · 6,793 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 8 82 +10
10 14 88 +16
15 20 94 +22
20 26 100 +28
25 31 105 +33
30 37 111 +39

Club

Rating 72.0 · Slope 128 · Par 72 · 6,450 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 6 78 +6
10 11 83 +11
15 17 89 +17
20 23 95 +23
25 28 100 +28
30 34 106 +34

Ladies

Rating 73.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 5,400 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 7 80 +8
10 13 86 +14
15 18 91 +19
20 24 97 +25
25 30 103 +31
30 36 109 +37

Forward

Rating 73.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 5,345 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 7 80 +8
10 13 86 +14
15 18 91 +19
20 24 97 +25
25 30 103 +31
30 36 109 +37

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 4 3 4 4 5 3 5 4 36 5 3 5 3 4 4 3 5 4 36 72
Yards 418 388 176 423 409 478 179 520 451 3,442 494 198 554 160 428 328 178 600 411 3,351 6,793
Stroke Index 7 3 13 11 17 1 9 15 5 8 4 16 2 10 6 18 12 14

Holes That Decide Your Round

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 5 · 478 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 17
Par 5 · 600 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 13
Par 3 · 160 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 3 · 178 yards

Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.

Pre-Round Checklist for Old Head Golf Links

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Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
7,069
Par:
72
Course Rating:
75.0
Slope:
140

Medal

Yards:
6,793
Par:
72
Course Rating:
74.0
Slope:
133

Club

Yards:
6,450
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.0
Slope:
128

Ladies

Yards:
5,400
Par:
72
Course Rating:
73.0
Slope:
130

Forward

Yards:
5,345
Par:
72
Course Rating:
73.0
Slope:
130

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Old Head Golf Links?

Old Head Golf Links is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 6,793 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,442 yards), back nine par 36 (3,351 yards).

What is the longest hole at Old Head Golf Links?

The longest hole is hole 17, a par 5 playing 600 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Old Head Golf Links?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 5 playing 478 yards.

What should I shoot at Old Head Golf Links?

Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.