Galway Golf Breaks

Why Book a Golf Break in Galway

Galway is packed with all the incredible natural beauty that Ireland's west coast is famed for, and can be the stage for an absolutely superb golfing escape. The great contrasts of the landscape are reflected in the golfing options, which range from links to parkland.

Further up the coast is the relatively lesser known, Westport town. Known as the undiscovered riviera of the Wild Atlantic Way it offers golfers restaurants, pubs, stylish boutiques away from the rugged links of the west coastline.

Galway Golf Courses

Connemara is the archetypal seaside courses that many avid golfers instantly associate with the Emerald Isle - the humps and hollows of this rugged links are part of the true Irish experience. Combine Connemara with other charms like the parkland course at the Galway Bay Country Club for a fantastic golf tour on Ireland's west coast.

Carne at Belmullet is regarded a the jewel in the crown of Mayo's golf courses, you'll certainly won't forget its splendid isolation next to the Atlantic and the towering sand dunes it's famous for.

Carne Golf Links, Co. Mayo

Connemara, Co. Galway

Galway Bay Golf Resort, Co. Galway

Galway Golf Club, Co. Galway

Best Golf Courses in Galway and West Ireland

Connemara

Ballyconneely, Co. Galway

Designed by Eddie Hackett in 1973
Regarded as one of the toughest links in the world at over 7200 yards
Unlike many links in Ireland, with no sand dunes the wind plays a strong factor through your round, the upside is that you can enjoy fabulous panoramic views over the course

Galway Bay Golf Resort

Oranmore, Co. Galway

Built only in 1993 it was designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr.
Regarded by many as an American style course with wide fairways and large green
Views over Galway Bay and towards the city

Galway Golf Club

Salthill, Co. Galway

Designed by the great Alister MacKenzie in 1926
Has been remodelled over the years to ensure it keeps up to modern standards
Features impressive views over Galway Bay

Where to stay in Galway

Oranmore Lodge Hotel

Oranmore, Co. Galway

4 Star Hotel
Located within a charming 19th century building
Located only a short drive from the city centre of Galway

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Loughrea, Co. Galway

4 star hotel
Beautiful views across the majestic Loughrea
20 minutes from Galway

Things to do in Galway off the course

Nightlife

Galway provides plenty of entertaining nightlife as its filled with live music venues that go alongside perfectly with its many traditional Irish pubs creating a brilliant atmosphere

Tig Coili (Traditional Irish Pub, Galway)
The Quays Bar (Live Music, Galway)
Pedal Power (Pub Crawl, Galway)
Matt Molloy's (Traditional Irish Pub, Westport)
Halo (Nightclub, Galway)
Castle Late Night Venue (Nightclub, Westport)

Restaurants

Located by the sea the seafood restaurants should surely be visited, however if you are not a seafood fan do not worry as there are plenty of other dining options from casual to fine dining to choose from

Zappi's (Italian, Galway)
The Black Truffle Bistro (Fine Dining, Westport)
West (Fine Dining Irish, Galway)
Sage Restaurant (Seafood, Westport)
John Keogh's (Gastropub, Galway)
Oscar's Seafood Bistro (Seafood, Galway)

Activities

From shopping in the centre of Galway to seeing the beautiful natural surroundings there are plenty of activities to enjoy in the region

Connemara National Park (National Park)
Quay Street (Shopping)
Wild Atlantic Way (Scenic coastline/drive)
Atlantic Drive on Achill Island (Scenic Drive)
Westport House and Gardens (Local History)
Micil Distillery (Tour, Galway)