Old Tom Morris believed Lahinch would be on a par with the five great Links courses of the United Kingdom. He believed Lahinch was the finest natural course he had seen.

Lahinch, because of the Old Tom Morris connection, coupled with the great love for the game in the village, has often been referred to as the"St Andrew's of Ireland". Ranked number 22 of Golf Worlds Top 100.

The less challenging of the two courses at Lahinch. This relatively flat course has many interesting natural features that will test golfers of all abilities.