The Best Golf Courses in Galway 
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The Best Golf Courses in Galway 

Looking for somewhere beautiful to tee off over the summer? Galway has no shortage of options for you. Whether you're a golf novice or a seasoned pro, Galway has something for you. Here are some of the best golf courses that Galway has to offer.

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Galway Bay Resort

Where: Renville Ct, Renville West, Oranmore, Co. Galway, H91 T4A4, Ireland
Membership: Not required
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Located just 15 minutes outside of the city centre and designed by World Cup golf pro Christy O’Connor Jr, the Galway Bay golf course provides a high-end golfing experience overlooking the gorgeous Galway Bay.

Portumna Golf Course

Where: Ennis Road, Portumna, Co. Galway
Membership: Not required
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If you’re a more seasoned golfer and looking for a bit of a challenge, Portumna Golf Course might be the place for you. The gorgeous course is surrounded by woodlands and lush trees, adding to the ambiance of the setting, while also necessitating precision out of the golfers.
Portumna Golf Course
above: photo courtesy of Portumna Golf Course

Galway Golf Club

Where: Blackrock House, Blackrock, Galway
Membership: Not required
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Located in scenic Salthill, the Galway Golf Club has a Championship level course containing varied terrains, tall trees, and wildflowers to ensure you have an enjoyable, yet stimulating, time throughout your time on the course.

Connemara Golf Links

Where: Creggoduff, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway, H71 N243
Membership: Not required
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Voted best Golf Course in Connaught 2013, 2016, 2018, 2023, and 2025 by Golfers Guide to Ireland, this golf course, perfectly located between the mountains and the sea, provides a scenic backdrop to your golfing endeavours.

above: photo courtesy of Connemara Golf Links 

Athenry Golf Club

Where: Palmerstown, Oranmore, Co. Galway, H91 HH5T
Membership: Not required
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Offering a mixture of Parkland and Heathland, Athenry Golf Club is backdropped by a luscious forest, providing a tranquil environment, and is conveniently located right off of the M6 Galway to Dublin Motorway.

Feature photo courtesy of Galway Bay Golf Resort.

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