The West of Ireland has a wonderful mixture of both parkland golf courses and links golf courses. The outstanding surroundings, high quality amenity areas, unpolluted environment, and splendid golf makes golfing in County Galway a delight. So why not test your golfing skills in some of the classic golf courses the West of Ireland has to offer?
Athenry Golf Club…
Christy O’Connor wrote: “They can be very proud of their new course in Athenry. It is surprisingly dry for an inland course and the greens in particular were magnificent”. Exceptional clubhouse facilities consist of bar and restaurant and views of the ‘Fields of Athenry’.
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Galway Bay Golf and Country Club…
Galway Bay Golf Course was designed by Ryder Cup & PGA tour professional Christy O’ Connor Jnr. Built on a peninsula on the west coast of Ireland, the club is only 10 minutes from the historic Galway City.
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Oughterard Golf Club…
Set in tranquil parkland surroundings in Oughterard, County Galway, this popular and challenging course wont dissapoint. It’s located on the N59, beside the 15th-century Aughnanure Castle and just 15 miles west of Galway. It’s a pleasing 18-hole course, outstandingly maintained for the discerning golfer.
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Connemara Isles Golf Club…
The Connemara Isles Golf Club is located in the heart of the West of Ireland. This unique island 9 hole golf course has some of the finest golfing facilities in the country and offers a thrilling game of golf to the golf enthusiast.
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Tuam Golf Club…
Situated just 20 miles from Galway city, the town of Tuam has much to offer, with quality accommodation, a large range of colourful shops, fine dining and of course excellent golfing facilities. This is an 18 hole championship golf course and you’re sure to enjoy a day out at Tuam Golf Club where you can tee off, dine in the restaurant and get the latest golfing accessories.
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Mountbellew Golf Club…
Founded in 1929 and located just 1 mile from the town of Mountbellew, this is a delightful 9 hole golf course in a beautiful woodland setting. It’s a difficult, natural parkland course with some tricky fairways and par-3′s that will test your golfing skills to the limit.
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Portumna Golf Club…
One of the gems of Irish golf, Portumna Golf Course is a gorgeous parkland course, which is surrounded by woodlands on the banks of Lough. It’s a true championship course and many people who visit here find themselves returning time and time again.
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Ballinasloe Golf Club…
Located just 3km from the town of Ballinasloe, Ballinasloe Golf Course is one of Ireland’s oldest (over 80 years) and most loved golf clubs. A very well established and testing parkland course of 6,416 yards and 18 holes, it can be played all year round. If you’re looking for unhurried, excellent value golf in an un-crowded course with a very friendly clubhouse then Ballinasloe Golf Course is for you.
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Galway Golf Club…
Galway Golf Club is a 9 hole executive golf course, which caters for both seniors and in-experienced golfers. With three par-4′s, six par-3′s and 1838 yards of fairway it’s definitely one to visit. It’s also one of the oldest and best known golf clubs in Galway city. With views of Galway bay, the Burren and the world famous Aran Islands this truly is a golfers paradise.
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Gort Golf Course…
Designed by 1989 Ryder Cup hero Christy O’Connor and overlooking the Burren and the Clare Hills, Gort Golf Course is a superb golf course. It consists of four outstanding par-3′s, a testing par-5 ninth and a terrific par-4. Carved through the Burren stone and natural waterways, Gort Golf Course is a must for all golf enthusiasts alike. You can also enjoy panoramic views of in the spacious bar and restaurant, situated on the first floor overlooking the course.
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