It is situated approximately thirty-two kilometres (20 mi) northwest of the town of Ennis.

[2] It was founded 133 years ago in 1892 by Alexander W. Shaw and Richard J. Plummer, officials of Limerick Golf Club.

They were originally owned by a caddie who lived near the course, and in 1956 a goat was incorporated into the club's logo.

[6] Lahinch Golf Club is home to the South of Ireland Championship, an amateur golf tournament which began in 1895. Notable winners include Joe Carr in 1969, Darren Clarke in 1989, Paul McGinley in 1991 and Graeme McDowell in 2000.

[citation needed] Lahinch Golf Club hosted the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, which was played on 4–7 July.