33. Old Head – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Old Head golf course in Ireland has been ranked number 33 in Golf Monthly's top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Old Head

Architect: Eddie Hackett, Paddy Merrigan, Liam Higgins, Joe Carr, Ron Kirby Stats: 6,860 yds, par 72, SSS 73 GF: €200 Visitor information: No restrictions W: oldhead.com 2010 Ranking: 31 (down 2) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: Par-3 11th redesigned

Panellists' Comments: "Simply one of the world's most spectacular courses - up there with County Down and Pebble Beach"; "Nobody who plays Old Head will ever forget the experience"; "There is no Top 100 course with more spectacular holes or a greater wow factor."

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