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Galway Bay and Country Club


Oranmore, Galway

Galway Bay Golf Club is surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic but is of parkland character rather than links despite its proximity to the ocean. Designed to championship standard by Christy O' Connor Jnr. of Ryder Cup fame and winner for the past two years of the Seniors British Open title at Royal County Down Golf Club.

The Natural water hazard is the Atlantic Ocean; such is the dramatic backdrop to this Par 72 PGA Championship 18 hole golf course that is Galway Bay Golf Resort. When designing the course, former Ryder Cup and World Cup golfer Christy O'Connor Jnr superbly blended the stunning backdrop of Galway Bay and the rugged curves of the Atlantic coastline with mature trees, water hazards, concealed bunkers and highly acclaimed putting surfaces.

Look out for some ancient Celtic sites which feature on the course. There are many fine holes on this course, and Gary Player an honorary life member, described the par 3, thirteenth as one of the finest holes he has played.


This Golf Course is featured on the following Tours
West Compressed

At a Glance

  • 7200 yards.
  • Open to the Atlantic winds. No shelter.

Our Take

With variable wind speed and directions this Championship Galway golf course plays differently each day posing a considerable challenge to even the lowest handicap golfers, yet it is a true and fair test of golf. Your shot selection is important as there is little room for error particularly on a windy day.