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Westport
Golf Club
Carrowholly, Westport, Co. Mayo
Situated on the shores of Clew Bay and set in 260 acres of Parkland, Westport
offers golfers a memorable challenge. The courses commands a wonderful
view of Clew Bay and is dominated by the holy Mountain, Croagh Patrick.
The best known hole on this course is the Par 5
fifthteenth which reaches
580 yards (535 metres) and features a long carry from the tee over an inlet of
Clew Bay. Designed by the noted golf architect Fred Hawtree, who also designed the new
course at St. Andrews. Course Info
Par 73 : SSS 72 : Length 6,653 yards. |
Belmullet
Carne Golf Links,
Carne, Belmullet Co. Mayo.
This new exciting links has a natural setting of considerable beauty.
Splendid sand dunes on ancient commonage. Elevated tees and plateau
greens exploit the magnificent backdrops over Blacksod Bay. Course Info
Par 72 : SSS 72 : Length 6,090 metres.
Galway
Bay Golf & Country Club
Renville, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
Christy O'Connor Jnr, Ryder & World cup player, designed this 18 hole course
to highlight and preserve the ancient historic features of the Renville peninsula.
The spectacular setting on Galway Bay is distractingly beautiful and cleverly designed mix
of holes present a real golfing challenge which demands total concentration.
Course Info
Par 72 : Length 6,533 metres.
Galway
Golf Club
Blackrock, Galway.
A tight tree lined course. Some tiered greens make it very important
to accurately place your drives and a good short game is necessary to score well.
The course has excellent views of Galway Bay, the Burren and the Aran Islands.
Course Info
Par 70 : SSS 71 : Length 5,816 Metres. Ballybunion Co. Kerry
(Old Course)
The old course at ballybunion is world famous and is consistently rated amongst the top ten courses with several
in the world. A magnificent course with several holes right on the shore
and towering sandhills coming into play on all. One of Ireland's
greatest golfing challenges it regularly receives golfing accolades from all over the world.
(The Cashen Course was designed designed by Robert Treant Jones and is every bit as demanding
(if not more) as the Old Course).
Course Info
Par 71 : SSS 72 : Length 6,542 yards.
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Lahinch
(The Old Course)
Lahinch, Co. Clare.
Lahinch is steeped in history and has such famous holes as the 'Dell'
and the 'Klondyke'. The features of this famous course are carved of
natural terrain. The Old Course is the permanent home of the south of Ireland
Open Amateur Championship, first played in 1895 and which annually
attracts the cream of Ireland's amateur golfers to play for this most
coveted title and the magnificent trophy which goes with it.
Course Info
Par 72 : SSS 73 : Length 6,123 metres. |
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East Clare Golf Club
Coolreagh, Bodyke, Co Clare.
All weather challenging parkland 18-hole course with special water features, designed with the players
satisfaction, comfort and safety in mind. Course Info
Par 71 : SSS 71 : Length 5,922 yards. |
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Dromoland Castle Golf Club
Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare.
This course became affiliated to the Golfing Union of Ireland although
it has been in use for some time. It is a course of character with
natural lakes and streams, which come into play on a number of holes.
Set in the grounds of Dromoland Castle Hotel the course is particularly
wooded and very attractive. Course Info
Par 71 : SSS 71 : Length 5,719 metres. |
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Connemara
Ballyconneely
Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.
Situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean
in a spectacular setting with the Twelve Pins Mountains
in the background, this championship course is a
challenge as good as any golfer would wish for.
Established in 1973 the course has a popular reputation
with big hitters, who relish the long meandering
fairways. Course Info
Par 72 : SSS 73 : Length 6,173 metres. |
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Athenry
Golf Club
Palmerstown, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
This eighteen hole parkland course sports two ruined
forts amidst dense wooded backdrop. It was extended from
a nine hole to an eighteen hole course in 1991 taking on
a completely different layout, but not detracting from
its sylvan setting. Course Info
Par 70 : SSS 69 : Length 5,550 metres. |
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Ballinrobe
Golf Club
Castlebar Road, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.
This scenic parkland course will offer a challenge to
any golfer with its mature trees, man-made lakes, lush
fairways and traditional stone walls. The greens are
notable with their sweeping contours and good drainage. Course Info
Par 73 : SSS 73 : Length 6,234 metres. |
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Gort Golf Club
Castlequarter, Gort, Co. Galway.
A parkland course with out-of-bounds areas on
numerous holes. The course has several unusual features
and has only recently been upgraded to an 18 hole
course. Set in an area of rare beauty, the course
provides the visitor with a true but fair challenge. Course Info
Par 71 : SSS 69 : Length 5,705 metres. |
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Bearna
Golf Club
Corboley, Bearna, Co. Galway.
Bearna Golf and Country Club inaugerated in 1996, is
a gender equity Club with 500 members.The Club's motto -Failte
agus Ceol na Fuiseoige leat- meaning " Welcome, and
may lark-song accompany you" is intended to signal
the tranquility and reception which awaits the visitor
on every fairway. Course Info
Par xx : SSS xx : Length x,xxx yards. |
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Glasson
Golf Club
Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
Arriving at Glasson prepare to be overwhelmed by the
panoramic view of Lough Ree and the natural amphitheatre
of the last six holes. Ryder Cup star Christy O'Connor
Jnr. has incorporated in the design rewards for the well
played shot, however anything astray at the wrong hole
will be treated with the contempt it deserves. Course Info
Par xx : SSS xx : Length xxxx yards. |
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Oughterard Golf Club Gortreevagh, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
A beautiful and mature parkland course on the shores
of Lough Corrib, Oughterard is renowned for its friendly
and welcoming atmosphere. Always in pristine condition
with a variety of trees and shrubs to punish wayward
shots to otherwise generous and lush fairways. Course Info
Par 70 : SSS 69 : Length 5,506 metres. |
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Connemara
Isles Golf Club
Eanach Mheain, Leitir Moir, Connemara.
Unique Island course located in the heart of the
Connemara Gaeltacht. The course is distractingly
beautiful, where ocean inlets and rocky outcrops provide
natural hazards, demanding steady nerves. After the game
relax in the friendly atmosphere of Ireland's only
thatched clubhouse, which is warmed by an open fire. Course Info
Par 70 : SSS 67 : Length 5,042 yards. |
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Portumna Golf Club
Portumna, Co. Galway.
Located in Portumna Forest Park, this is a very
attractive woodland course with plenty of mature trees.
Deer can sometimes be found on the course. The finishing
Par 3 hole is the most difficult of the round, playing
to an elevated green. Course Info
Par 68 : SSS 67 : Length 5,474 metres. |
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Loughrea
Golf Club
Craigu, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
The course has wide grassy fairways with smooth
greens and has a generally quiet atmosphere. The main
course difficulties are the lush rough and the fact that
second shots need great accuracy. Course Info
Par 69 : SSS 67 : Length 5,261 metres. |
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Woodstock
Golf & Country Club
Shanaway Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.
The course is championship standard with greens built
to the highest standard. It is built on 155 acres of
free draining soil and is playable all year round. The
course is challenging, yet is built so that it may be
enjoyed by all categories of golfers. All who visit
Woodstock will be sure of a warm welcome. Course Info
Par 71 : SSS 71 : Length 5,922 yards. |
Enniscrone Challenging links course situated near Killala Bay in county Mayo. One and a half hours north of Galway. 6877 yds. Hosted the Irish Close Championship 1993. "An undiscovered gem of a Links in the far North-West, a course with some amazing holes", The Observer (London) 
Rosses Point A superb ancient course situated in county Sligo. The picturesque BenBulben mountain range to the East, the stiff breeze of the Atlantic to the west, an oasis of pleasure between. Has hosted many of Ireland's major championships in her long history. 6043 yds 71 par |