No 21 - Old Head
Old Head provides a breathtaking experience on a spectacular stretch of coastline, which makes for a very challenging test
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21 OLD HEAD
Architect: Carr, Kirby, Merrigan, Hackett 2006 position: 18 Stats: 6,508 yds; par 72; SSS 72 GF: €295-€350 T: 00353 21 477 8444 W: oldhead.com
If this was my personal list of top 100 courses, Old Head would come out comfortably on top.
Article continues belowQuite simply, it exists on the most spectacular stretch of coastline imaginable.
A thin peninsula that juts out to sea, 10 of the holes are played high along the cliff edge, with the possibility of hitting your ball into the frothing ocean below a genuine danger.
But Old Head is about more than just the rugged views and sheer drops.
The holes themselves have been cleverly designed, requiring players to shape the ball in both directions to unlock their full scoring potential. NT
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+ Stunning layout; exciting do-or-die holes; excellent facilities - Very expensive; not a true links; unplayable in extreme conditions
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In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he went on to become a feature writer interviewing many of the biggest names in the game including Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros, Rory McIlroy and Arnold Palmer.
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