Aran Islands can be accessed by ferry from
Doolin.
It has been described as ‘The St Andrews of
Ireland’ and many other complimentary titles.
Those who know and love the place firmly
believe that Lahinch Golf Club doesn’t need
comparison with any of the game’s other world
class venues.
The Golf Links is unique in its proximity to the
village with its long sandy beach, world class
surfing, bathing, glorious views, atmospheric
pubs and restaurants and the warm welcome
extended by the townspeople. Lahinch is also
a key destination on the Wild Atlantic Way, on
the edge of the Burren National Park (UNESCO
recognised Global and European Geopark)
and only 10km from one of the world’s natural
wonders, the Cliffs of Moher.
The Old Course, at 6,725 yards and par 72, is a
true championship links developed from the
outset by Old Tom Morris and followed by
Charles “Mo” Gibson, Dr. Alister McKenzie and
in more recent times, Dr. Martin Hawtree. It is
home to Ireland’s oldest amateur championship,
The South of Ireland, which was first played in
1895. The Old Course is consistently ranked in the
Top 50 Golf Courses of the World and is No. 4 in
Ireland’s Top 100 Golf Courses.
The challenges presented by the course depend
on the diverse weather conditions of the
Atlantic Ocean. Many of the world’s greatest
golfers visit Lahinch in preparation for The Open
Championship and some have gone on to raise
the Claret Jug.
Lahinch Golf Club is renowned for the way the
links has retained all of its old virtues. It has
benefited from the willingness, over the decades,
to move with the times and is now regarded as
one of the best and most enjoyable challenges
to be found anywhere in the golfing world.
The legendary Old Tom Morris set the highest
standards for the course from the outset.
He was followed by equally celebrated architects
Charles ‘Mo’ Gibson and Dr Alister MacKenzi, who
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