Lahinch Golf Club. Castle Course.
The ideal companion to the world-famous Old Course — Lahinch's Castle Course offers all the atmosphere of a true Atlantic links at a fraction of the price. A shorter, more forgiving layout that is perfect for warming up, winding down, or introducing newcomers to links golf.
Lahinch Golf Club – Castle Course
Lahinch's Castle Course is the shorter companion to the world-famous Old Course, sharing the same spectacular Atlantic dunes terrain but offering a more accessible and relaxed experience. At 5,594 yards and playing to par 70, it is an ideal choice for higher-handicap golfers, families and those looking to experience genuine links golf at exceptional value.
The course is maintained to the same high standards as the Old Course and features many of the same characteristics — rolling fairways, natural rough, wind off the Atlantic, and the constant drama of a true seaside links. Visitors are welcome without a handicap requirement, making it one of the most open and welcoming links experiences on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Many visiting golfers play the Castle Course in the morning before tackling the Old Course in the afternoon — a full day of links golf that is hard to beat anywhere in Ireland. Green fees range from €40 to €60 depending on season, making it outstanding value against the backdrop of one of the world's greatest golfing villages.
Scorecard & Yardage
Medal tees — yards
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Yards | 310 | 158 | 322 | 341 | 348 | 140 | 310 | 468 | 380 | 2777 | 341 | 128 | 295 | 362 | 466 | 176 | 344 | 392 | 313 | 2817 | 5594 |
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