Oughterard has a lovely 18-hole golf course which has recently been substantially improved. Visiting golfers are welcome and green fees are very reasonable. Within an acceptable drive is the long, challenging Connemara golf links at Ballyconneely and at Galway Bay, only half an hour away, another exciting course. In addition, there is an 18-hole course in Galway, new courses in Barna and Lettermullen and another interesting 9 hole course on the bank of the Corrib River at Glenlo Abbey, near Galway. All are within easy reach for the day tripper from Oughterard.

Oughterard Golf Club

The nearest 18 hole Golf Course is Oughterad Golf Club and extends a warm welcome to visitors.

Play golf and enjoy restaurant and bar facilities.

If you would like to to book a tee time click here If you would like some further information please contact us. We also offer winter specials which run over the winter months each year. These specials are updated on a regular basis and are great value for the visiting golfer. Click for a list of our current winter specials. Our pro-shop offers a full range of clubs to rent. As well as golf Oughterard has a lot to offer visitors.

Please visit the Oughterard Golf Club website for the most up to date price list, information and offers:

http://www.oughterardgolfclub.com

Connemara Championship Golf Links

Price Range: €50 – €75

Website & Online Booking: http://connemaragolflinks.com/

Golf on the edge of Europe…Connemara Championship Golf Links, the only links course in Co. Galway, is nestled between the scenic splendour of the 12 Bens mountain range and the rugged Atlantic Ocean. This beautiful isolated links course, founded in 1973 and designed by Eddie Hackett lies to the West of Clifden along the Wild Atlantic Ways signature discovery point of Derrigimla Bog and Mannin Bay Blueway. From the testing dog leg opening hole through to the breathtaking back 9, the course is a test for all levels. In 2000 an additional 9 holes were unveiled to add a further dimension to the exhilarating Connemara golfing experience.

When playing Connemara you are always mesmerised by the landscape around you, whether it’s Slyne Head Lighthouse, the 12 Bens Mountains, the Atlantic Ocean or Grainne O’Malleys Castle, there is something special on every hole. The club offers fantastic facilities with a modern clubhouse bar, coffee shop and restaurant, a proshop, practise range and putting green. The proshop has everything you need from golf carts, rental clubs, tuition and all top clothing brands. With many wonderful beaches, pony trekking, walking, hiking and biking available nearby Connemara Golf Links has a lot to offer not only the experienced golfer but any visitor looking for unique adventures.

Connemara Isles (9 Hole)

Price Range: €15 – 25

Website: http://www.connemaraislesgolf.com/

Situated on the brink of the Atlantic Ocean in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht, this unique island 9-hole course has some of the finest golf holes in the country. The thatched seaside clubhouse is the ancestral home of the founders of the Connemara Isles Golf Club, the Lynch brothers. The sea around the golf course is famous for its natural oyster and scallop beds. During the summer, you can enjoy the traditional boating festivals from currach racing to hooker racing. This area offers you a unique opportunity to experience the Connemara culture at its best.

Amongst the wild rugged untamed natural beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way, you will find dramatic views of land and sea and unique experiences only the west coast can offer. Hidden along Europe’s last Atlantic frontier is Ceantar na nOileán, the island region of Connemara. The island of Eanach Mheáin is home to the hidden gem that is Connemara Isles Golf Club. Connemara Isles is a 9 hole links golf course that can accommodate every type of golfer, from beginners to the next Open champion. Each hole has its own unique signature, it truly is a magical experience you will always remember.