Lahinch Golf Club
Links
Lahinch, Co. Clare
Course Type: Links
Location: Lahinch
Founded: 1892
Location: Lahinch
Founded: 1892
Tel: +353 65 708 1003
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Lahinch Golf Club
Georgina Campbell
Lahinch Golf Club has undoubtedly one of the world's great classic links. It has all the ingredients of greatness: a glorious setting, a rich history, superb natural terrain and, where man has 'intervened', it has been through the hand of an outstanding architect. It also has a pair of notorious blind holes, a ruined castle and goats that roam freely on the dunes.
Lahinch Golf Club has undoubtedly one of the world's great classic links. It has all the ingredients of greatness: a glorious setting, a rich history, superb natural terrain and, where man has 'intervened', it has been through the hand of an outstanding architect. It also has a pair of notorious blind holes, a ruined castle and goats that roam freely on the dunes.
Lahinch Golf Club was founded in 1892 and the Old Course has benefited both from the natural characteristics of the terrain and from the genius of distinguished course architects. The original course was adjustedd by the renowned architect Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews in 1894; while in 1927 Dr. Alister Mackenzie - the designer of Cypress Point on the Monterey Peninsula and later co-creater of the legendary Augusta - was invited to make some changes to the links. Many of these changes were lost in 1935 due to changes being made at the members behest due to the difficulty of the three tier greens.
In 1999, golf course architect Mr Martin Hawtree was engaged to remodel the Old Course with a view to restoring the characteristics designed by MacKenzie. The fifth and final phase of this restoration has now been completed, and Lahinch Golf Club is very proud of its restored MacKenzie Course.
No one is complaining, certainly not the regular patrons who are delighted with the transformation Hawtree has wrought, particularly on the homeward journey where the 10th and 15th holes are now among the strongest par fours in golf.
Distance and driving times (traffic dependent):
Galway Bay Golf Club 86km (53m), 1hr 13 mins
Doonbeg Golf Club 32km (20m), 38 mins
Dromoland Castle Golf Club 28km (45m), 52 mins
Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort 87km (54m), 1hr 23 mins
Ballybunion Golf Club 162km (101m), 2hrs 38 mins*
Tralee Golf Club 172km (107m), 2hrs 41 mins*
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club 180km (111m), 2hrs 41 mins*
Waterville Golf Club 242km (150m), 4hrs 7 mins*
*The Killimer-Tarbert car ferry crosses the Shannon Estuary between counties Clare and Limerick. It takes 20 minutes and saves 137 km (85 miles), or about 1 hours drive time from ferry terminal to ferry terminal.
Lahinch Golf Club was founded in 1892 and the Old Course has benefited both from the natural characteristics of the terrain and from the genius of distinguished course architects. The original course was adjustedd by the renowned architect Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews in 1894; while in 1927 Dr. Alister Mackenzie - the designer of Cypress Point on the Monterey Peninsula and later co-creater of the legendary Augusta - was invited to make some changes to the links. Many of these changes were lost in 1935 due to changes being made at the members behest due to the difficulty of the three tier greens.
In 1999, golf course architect Mr Martin Hawtree was engaged to remodel the Old Course with a view to restoring the characteristics designed by MacKenzie. The fifth and final phase of this restoration has now been completed, and Lahinch Golf Club is very proud of its restored MacKenzie Course.
No one is complaining, certainly not the regular patrons who are delighted with the transformation Hawtree has wrought, particularly on the homeward journey where the 10th and 15th holes are now among the strongest par fours in golf.
Distance and driving times (traffic dependent):
Galway Bay Golf Club 86km (53m), 1hr 13 mins
Doonbeg Golf Club 32km (20m), 38 mins
Dromoland Castle Golf Club 28km (45m), 52 mins
Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort 87km (54m), 1hr 23 mins
Ballybunion Golf Club 162km (101m), 2hrs 38 mins*
Tralee Golf Club 172km (107m), 2hrs 41 mins*
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club 180km (111m), 2hrs 41 mins*
Waterville Golf Club 242km (150m), 4hrs 7 mins*
*The Killimer-Tarbert car ferry crosses the Shannon Estuary between counties Clare and Limerick. It takes 20 minutes and saves 137 km (85 miles), or about 1 hours drive time from ferry terminal to ferry terminal.
Lahinch Golf Club was founded in 1892 and the Old Course has benefited both from the natural characteristics of the terrain and from the genius of distinguished course architects. The original course was adjustedd by the renowned architect Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews in 1894; while in 1927 Dr. Alister Mackenzie - the designer of Cypress Point on the Monterey Peninsula and later co-creater of the legendary Augusta - was invited to make some changes to the links. Many of these changes were lost in 1935 due to changes being made at the members behest due to the difficulty of the three tier greens.
In 1999, golf course architect Mr Martin Hawtree was engaged to remodel the Old Course with a view to restoring the characteristics designed by MacKenzie. The fifth and final phase of this restoration has now been completed, and Lahinch Golf Club is very proud of its restored MacKenzie Course.
No one is complaining, certainly not the regular patrons who are delighted with the transformation Hawtree has wrought, particularly on the homeward journey where the 10th and 15th holes are now among the strongest par fours in golf.
Distance and driving times (traffic dependent):
Galway Bay Golf Club 86km (53m), 1hr 13 mins
Doonbeg Golf Club 32km (20m), 38 mins
Dromoland Castle Golf Club 28km (45m), 52 mins
Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort 87km (54m), 1hr 23 mins
Ballybunion Golf Club 162km (101m), 2hrs 38 mins*
Tralee Golf Club 172km (107m), 2hrs 41 mins*
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club 180km (111m), 2hrs 41 mins*
Waterville Golf Club 242km (150m), 4hrs 7 mins*
*The Killimer-Tarbert car ferry crosses the Shannon Estuary between counties Clare and Limerick. It takes 20 minutes and saves 137 km (85 miles), or about 1 hours drive time from ferry terminal to ferry terminal.
Other distances, times and route planning
Professional: | Robert McCavery |
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Number of Holes: | 36 |
Type: | Links |
Course Name: | Old Course / Castle Course |
Designer: | Old Tom Morris, Dr. Al. Mackenzie & M. Hawtree / Cdr J.D. Harris |
Championship Length: | 6,882 yards / 5,594 yards |
Greenfees: | All Week €165 / €55 |
Par: | 72 / 70 |
Facilities / Features
- Soft Spike Mandatory
- Caddies for Hire (booking required)
- Golf Club Hire
- Putting Green
- Full Bar Facilities
- Practice Ground
- Dining Facilities
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Local Recommendations
- Vaughans on the Prom
(0.4km)SW - Spooneys
(0.4km)SE - Vaughan Lodge & VL Restaurant
(0.5km)SE - Flanagans of Lahinch
(0.6km)SE - Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites
(0.7km)SE - Barrtra Seafood Restaurant
(2.9km)SW - Vaughans Anchor Inn
(3.0km)NW - Byrnes Wine Dine & Stay
(3.6km)NE - Pot Duggans
(3.6km)NE - Unglerts Bakery & Health Food Shop
(3.7km)NE - Foodies Korner Café, Bakery & Deli
(3.7km)NE - The Cheese Press
(3.8km)NE - Kilshanny House
(6.0km)NE - Clare Jam Company, The
(7.1km)NW - Homestead Cottage
(7.3km)NW - Chocolate Shop, The
(8.9km)NW - Hotel Doolin
(9.1km)NW - Sheedys Doolin
(9.1km)NW - Fiddle & Bow Hotel
(9.1km)NW - Oar Doolin
(9.4km)NW
Self Catering
- The Links Cottages at Doonbeg Lodge
(23.4km)SW - Kinvara Suites
(35.4km)NE - Loop Head Lightkeeper’s House
(57.4km)SW
Farmers Markets
- Ennistymon - Co Clare - Saturday Morning
(3.8km)NE - Miltown Malbay - Friday
(9.7km)SW - Ballyvaughan - County Clare - Saturdays High Season
(24.0km)NE - Ennis - County Clare - Friday Mornings
(26.4km)SE - Kildysart - Co Clare - Friday Mornings
(33.3km)SE - Kilrush - County Clare - Thursday Morning
(34.5km)SW - Kilkee - Co Clare - Sunday morning
(35.2km)SW - Kinvara - Co Galway - Friday
(35.5km)NE - Shannon - Co Clare - Fridays
(40.4km)SE - Galway - Galway City
(42.2km)NE - Moycullen - Co Galway - Fridays
(45.9km)NE - Oranmore - Co Galway
(46.4km)NE - Athenry - Co Galway - Fridays
(56.8km)NE - Dooradoyle Crescent - Co Limerick
(57.4km)SE
Tourist Attractions
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Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure Centre
(0.3km)SE -
Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Experience
(6.5km)SE -
The Burren Centre - Gateway to the Burren
(10.6km)SE -
Doolin Cave & Visitor Centre
(11.8km)SE -
Caherconnell Fort
(18.0km)SE -
Burren National Park
(19.1km)SE -
Aillwee Cave
(21.8km)SE -
Dromore Wood
(25.9km)SE -
Ennis Friary
(26.5km)SE -
Dun Aonghasa
(34.9km)SE -
Coole Park
(38.4km)SE -
Scattery Island Centre
(38.6km)SE -
Foynes Flying Boat Museum
(39.5km)SE -
Galway Atlantaquaria
(40.3km)SE -
Craggaunowen - The Living Past
(41.7km)SE -
Galway City Museum
(41.9km)SE -
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
(44.0km)SE -
Thomond Park Stadium
(55.6km)SE -
Adare Castle
(55.8km)SE -
Adare Heritage Centre
(55.8km)SE -
Athenry Castle
(57.0km)SE
Golf Courses
- Lahinch Golf Club
(0.0km) - Doonbeg Golf Club
(23.4km) SW - Woodstock Golf & Country Club
(23.9km) SE - Dromoland Castle Golf Club
(34.2km) SE - Glenlo Abbey Golf Club
(43.7km) NE - Galway Bay Golf Club
(46.2km) NE - Ballybunion Golf Club
(51.1km) SW - Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort
(56.4km) SE
Gardens
- Caher Bridge Garden
(19.3km)NE - Vandeleur Walled Garden
(34.7km)SW - Ardcarraig
(43.8km)NE - Brigit's Garden & Cafe
(50.7km)NE
Nearby Towns/Areas
- Lahinch
(3.0km) SW - Liscannor
(3.0km) NW - Ennistymon
(3.6km) NE - Miltown Malbay
(5.1km) SW - Kilshanny
(5.8km) NE - Doolin
(9.3km) NW - Kilfenora
(10.4km) NE - Lisdoonvarna
(11.0km) NE - Spanish Point
(11.8km) SW - Inagh
(13.2km) SE
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