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Galway Bay Golf Resort Golf Course

The Renville, Peninsula on which Galway Bay Golf Club is laid out, is one of the most historic sites in the West of Ireland. Set on approx. 300 acres, this P.G.A. championship 18-hole golf course, host of the PGA West of Ireland Open 1999, at which Padraig Harrington got the required points to play in his first Ryder Cup match. The course has been, designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr. to highlight and preserve the Atlantic sites, which lie on the course.
Set majestically right on the Atlantic Ocean with mature trees, water hazards and gently rolling landscape, the course has professionally shaped fairways and highly acclaimed putting surfaces, a true and fair test of golf. Truly a Championship Test measuring 7,308 yards of the back tees. Each golf hole has a different feature, to mention just two, the 12th Index 1 400 metres par-4 into the prevailing wind requiring careful negotiating for your approach shot to the green. The short 7th par-3 over a lake to a two-tier green with the prevailing wind from right-to-left is part of the mystique of Galway Bay Golf and Country Club.
Set in magical distinguished surroundings which is both satisfying and challenging at all times.
Much of the pleasure of Galway Bay Golf Club is derived from the special atmosphere that exists in the Pavilion Complex, Galway Bay Hotel and Renville Village are situated adjacent to the golf course. The Clubhouse comprises extensive fully licensed restaurant and bar facilities.
Societies are welcome and group rates are available.
Galway Bay was voted the No. 58-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Up-5);
Galway Bay was voted the No. 63-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2017 (Up-6);
Galway Bay was voted the No. 69-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2016 (Up-10);
Galway Bay was voted the No. 79-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2015 (Up-5);
Galway Bay was voted the No. 84-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2014 (Up-3);
Galway Bay was voted the No. 87-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2013 (Up-9);
Galway Bay was voted the No. 96-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;
Galway Bay was voted the No. 89-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2010;
Galway Bay was voted the No. 28 Links/Shoreline Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2010, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland;
Galway Bay was voted the No. 28 Links/Shoreline Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2009, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland.
Golf Deals » Galway Bay Golf Resort
Oranmore Lodge Hotel €159.00
Offer valid from 01 May 2019 to 31 Oct 2019 Detail:
Stay for 2 Nights Bed and Breakfast plus Dinner on 1 night from €159 per person sharing.
This offer is based on a minimum of 2 adults per room.
This offer includes: Full Set Dinner Menu for 2 adults on 1 night of your choice Full Irish Breakfast for 2 adults each morning, Complimentary car parking,Full use of our leisure club
Add a round of Golf in Galway Bay Golf Resort, Athenry Golf Club or Cregmore Golf Club from €25 per person! Must be booked separately.
Green Fees Mon. to Thurs. GUI/ILGU: | €50 |
Green Fees April to September: | €125 |
Green Fees October to March: | €85 |
Green Fees Weekends & B.H.GUI/ILGU: | €60 |
Green Fees with a Member: | €30 |
Green Fees for Opens Including Lunch: | €45 |
Practice Area: | Yes |
Club Hire: €45 |
Yes |
Buggy Hire: €35 |
Yes |
Soft Spikes: | Yes |
Full Membership Available: | Yes |
Full Membership Fee: | €990 |
Full Membership Fee Couples: | €1,980 |
Full Membership Fee Juniors: | €140 |
Entrance Fee: | None |
Course Type | Links |
No Holes | 18 |
Members | 220 |
Designer | Christy O'Connor Jnr. |
Founded | 1993 |
Address | Renville, |
Telephone | 091-790711 |
info@galwaybaygolfresort.com | |
Website | Galway Bay Golf Resort golf club website |
General Manager: | Barry Phelan |
Sales & Marekting Manager: | Dave Wensley |
Captain: | Declan Shaughnesssy |
Lady Captain: | |
President: | |
Vice-Captains': | & |
Hon. Secretary: | Duncan MacDonald & Jeanette Hynes |
Club Pro: | Dara Ford |
Hon. Treasurer: | Brian Rowan & Anne Murray |
Comp. Secretary: | Martin Callagy & Yvonne Sweeney |
Location Map
Lat:53.257023
Long:-8.943520
General Facts & Information
Course opening hours: Daylight hours | Clubhouse opening hours: 8.00am to 11.30pm |
Mobile phones: Not on course |
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim |
Catering: Full catering, facilities | Days to Avoid: None |
Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Midweek & Weekends | Pre-booking for open Tournaments:7 Days in advance |
Galway Bay Golf Resort Golf Club Fixtures 2019 provisional*
Open & Major Fixtures 2019 (to be Confirmed) | ||||
Event | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
Captain's Drive-In | Sunday 10 March |
Closed | 1 | |
Lady Captain's Prize | Sunday 23 June | Closed | 1 | |
Captain's Prize (Q) |
Sunday 21 July | Closed | 1 | |
Captain's Prize | Saturday 27 July | Closed | 1 | |
President's Prize | Sunday 7 September |
Closed | 1 | |
Ladies Am-Am | Sunday 12 May | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford |
Friday 17 May | Open |
1 |
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L. & G. Singles Stableford | Friday 24 May | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Friday `31 May |
Open | 1 | |
Blue Tee Challenge | Monday 3 June | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Friday 7 June | Open | 1 | |
Men's Am-Am | Sunday 9 June | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Friday 14 June | Open | 1 | |
Singles Stableford | Friday 28 June | Open | 1 | |
Singles Stableford | Friday 5 July | Open | 1 | |
Singles Stableford | Friday 12 July | Open | 1 | |
Singles Stableford | Friday 19 July | Open | 1 | |
Singles Stableford | Friday 26 July |
Open | 1 | |
Singles Stableford | Friday 2 August | Open | 1 | |
Singles Stableford | Monday 5 August | Open | 1 | |
Singles Stableford | Friday 23 August | Open | 1 | |
Galway Bay Golf Resort Pro-Am | Thursday 26 September | IPGA | 1 | |
Singles Stableford | Monday 28 October | Open | 1 |
Card of the Course
Key | Data |
White | Par 72 SSS 73 6,794 yd's |
Yellow | Par 72 SSS 70 6,453 yd's |
Red | Par 74 SSS 73 5,605 m |
Blue | Par 72 SSS 73 7,308 yd's |
Card
Hole No. | Blue | White | Yellow | Par | Index | Red | Par | Index |
1 | 556 | 535 | 524 | 5 | 10 | 441 | 5 | 13 |
2 | 448 | 392 | 365 | 4 | 6 | 324 | 4 | 1 |
3 | 428 | 402 | 394 | 4 | 12 | 309 | 4 | 7 |
4 | 176 | 166 | 149 | 3 | 18 | 130 | 3 | 17 |
5 | 424 | 418 | 381 | 4 | 2 | 330 | 4 | 5 |
6 | 516 | 476 | 469 | 5 | 14 | 404 | 5 | 9 |
7 | 147 | 140 | 122 | 3 | 16 | 120 | 3 | 15 |
8 | 456 | 418 | 380 | 4 | 4 | 346 | 4 | 11 |
9 | 432 | 400 | 366 | 4 | 8 | 320 | 4 | 3 |
Out | 3,583 | 3,347 | 3,150 | 36 | 2,724 | 36 | ||
10 | 467 | 395 | 390 | 4 | 9 | 327 | 4 | 6 |
11 | 423 | 404 | 382 | 4 | 3 | 333 | 4 | 2 |
12 | 469 | 431 | 393 | 4 | 1 | 384 | 5 | 14 |
13 | 188 | 174 | 162 | 3 | 11 | 127 | 3 | 16 |
14 | 555 | 521 | 502 | 5 | 13 | 446 | 5 | 8 |
15 | 211 | 183 | 171 | 3 | 17 | 133 | 3 | 18 |
16 | 560 | 538 | 523 | 5 | 15 | 423 | 5 | 12 |
17 | 410 | 383 | 377 | 4 | 7 | 342 | 4 | 4 |
18 | 442 | 418 | 403 | 4 | 5 | 366 | 5 | 10 |
In | 3,725 | 3,447 | 3,303 | 36 | 2,881 | 38 | ||
Total | 7,308 | 6,794 | 6,453 | 72 | 5,605 | 74 | ||
SSS | 73 | 73 | 70 | 73 |
Notable rounds
Men's Course Record: 68 Eamonn Darcy
Ladies Course Record:
Members Achievements
The Ladies of Galway Bay Golf Club won the Connacht Final of the Irish Junior Cup when they beat Loughrea Golf Club by 4-matches to 1-match at Roscommon Golf Club on Sunday 2nd September 2018.
They were led out by Mandy Cosgrave (9) who beat Sharon Mooney(11) by 3 and 2, she was followed by Helen O'Flaherty(11) who recorded a 2-hole win over Chris Greally(12), next on the tee was Katie Coleman (14) who beat Marie Hannon Healy (13) by 2 and 1, the penultimate match of Fiona Caulfield (15) against Olive Costello (13) and bottom match of Margaret Harkin(15) with Sheila Stratford (14) were both declared as halves when called-in.
They made the long journey to Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort to participate in the All-Ireland Deciders where they met Munster Champions East Cork in the All-Ireland Quarter Final and were led out again by Mandy Cosgrave who lost out to Deirdre O’Mahony by 5 and 3, next on the tee was Helen O’Flaherty who had a bad day against Mairead Ni Mhurchu when losing out by 6 and 4 she was followed by Katie Coleman who halved her match against Deirdre Ryan, the penultimate match of Fiona Caulfield was a resounding 8 and 6 win for Tara McCarthy and the bottom match of Margaret Harkin was recorded as a halve against Sel O’Leary.
The Ladies of Galway Bay Golf Club won the Connacht Final of the Intermediate Cup of the ILGU Interclub Championship at Donegal Golf Club on Saturday 21st August 2010, when they beat Ballinasloe Golf Club by 4 matches to 1 match.
They made the long journey to Donabate Golf Club to compete in the All-Ireland deciders when they were drawn against Moate Golf Club in the quarter-final. First on the tee was Helen O'Flaherty (17)who won her match 5 and 4 against Pearse Corbett (16), she was followed by Orla Shields (18) who had a convincing 6 and 4 win over Sinead Healy (19), next up was Aoife Killeen (19) who had a similar result against Veronica McCormack (20), the next two matches of Deirdre Toohey (19) against Mary Egan (21) and Sheila Reilly (19) against Eileen White (22) were called-in.
They met Kilcoole Golf Club in the All-Ireland semi-final the following morning and were led again by Helen O'Flaherty (17) who lost her match to Loretto McDermott (17) by 3 and 1, she was followed by Orla Shields (18) who lost out to Angela Maher (18) by 4 and 3, next up was Aoife Killeen (19) who had a comfortable 4 and 2 win over Joan Donnelly (19), the penultimate match of Sheila Reilly (19) against Pauline Doyle (20) was halved, the bottom match Deirdre Toohey (19) also went to the Wicklow club when Karen Hordfall (20) recorded a 5 and 4 win and their passage to the All-Ireland Final.
The Ladies of Galway Bay Golf Club won Connaught Final of the AA Insurance Intermediate Cup and made their way to Royal Tara Golf Club in 2009 to compete in the National deciders, where they beat Mid-Leinster Champions Enniscorthy Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final and won their match by 3½-matches to 1½-matches. First on the tee was Fiona O'Driscoll (16) who had a convincing 8 and 6 win over Annette Cullen (16), she was followed by Helen O'Flaherty (19) who lost to Stellah Sinnott (17) by 5 and 4, next up was Orla Shields (20) who won her match by 3 and 2 over Josephine O'Connor (17), the penultimate match of Aoife Killeen (20) was halved against Michelle Brown (17), in the bottom match Fiona Caulfield (20) beat Marie Dunphy (22) by 2 and 1.
They met Ulster Champions Edenmore Golf Club in the All-Ireland Final when they lost out by 3 matches to 2 matches, they were led again by Fiona O'Driscoll (16) who won her match against Colleen Hanna (18) by 2 and 1, she was followed by Helen O'Flaherty (19) who lost by 4 and 3 to Zoe Allen (18), next up was Orla Shields (20) who had a comfortable 4 and 2 win over Cherry Logan (19), the penultimate match of Aoife Killeen (20) against Stephanie Watson (21) went 2 and 1 to the Northern club, it was all down to the bottom match of Fiona Caulfield (20) against Louise Gaw (21) which could not have been any closer when Louise lost out on the 18th-hole.
The Ladies of Galway Bay Golf Club were runners-up in the All-Ireland Challenge Cup at Athlone Golf Club on the 30th September 2007 they beat Gracehill Golf Club by 4 matches to 1 match in the Semi-Final and met The K Club in the All-Ireland decider.
First up was Helen Fitzgerald who lost her match against Sarah Newman by 2 and 1, she was followed by Nano Gough who won her match against Marianne Fitzgerald by 4 and 2. Next up was Clare Noonan who beat Terry Somers by 2 and 1. The penultimate match saw Jacinta Quinn lose to Phyllis Kelly by 3 and 2, in the bottom match Marie Kelly lost to Margaret Canavan by 3 and 2 and the title headed for Straffan.
The Ladies of Galway Bay Golf Club won the All-Ireland Minor Cup at Headfort Golf Club in October 2006. They beat Southern Eastern Champions Courtown Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final by 4 matches to 1 match. They met Southern Champions East Cork Golf Club in the final.
First on the tee was Aoife Killeen who beat Breda O’Farrell by 2 and 1 to put the vital point on the board. She was followed by Fiona Caulfield who beat Jane Guilfoyle by 2-holes. Next up was Fiona O’Driscoll who beat Fiona Morrison by 4 and 3. The final two matches were halved between Patricia Melville against Phil Sheehan and Eilish Molloy against Gretta Connor.
Lady Captain Sheila Lawlor, Captain Tom Joyce and Honorary Secretary Des Keating, qualified for the National Finals of the Mercedes-Benz Irish Independent Executive Golf Classic at The K Club on August 12th 2002.
Galway Bay Golf & Country Club trio, Lady Captain Ann Loughnane, Captain Padraig Moran and Vice-Captain Tom Joyce, used their Local knowledge when playing in the regional qualifiers of the Mercedes Benz-Irish Independent Executive Golf Trophy Tournament on their home course in May 2001. Ann playing off 21, Padraig off 13 and Tom off 13 returned a score of 81 points which saw them comfortably into 2nd place. They went on to compete in the National Finals at the K Club on the 13th of August.
Kay O'Brien and Des Keating teamed up together in the first regional qualifiers of the Spar-Irish Independent National Mixed Pairs Challenge at their home club in late May 2001. Kate playing off 28 and Des off 5 posted a score of 53 points. This put them into 3rd place on a count-back. It was then on to Adare Golf & Country Club for the Final in August.
Prior to 2001:
Galway Bay Golf & Country Club won the All-IrelandPierce Purcell Shield at Royal Portrush in 1999. The team was John Donoghue, Stuart Elwood, Brendan Collins, Pete Melville, James Giles, Vinny Byrne, Padraig Moran, Tom Corcoran, Ken Beatty, Liam McCallion, Gareth Caufield, Roger Derham, Matt Molloy, Roy Ramberg, Tom Joyce, Billy Keady and they were captained by Michael Forde.
They also won the Connaught Club Youths' in 1997, The Connaught Junior Cup and Kenny Cup in 1996.
Their Ladies won the Western District Connaught Cup in 1996, when the team was Aileen Sheehan, Kay Naughton and Anne Loughnane.
They won the Western District Lina Black Trophy in 1996, when the team was Kay Naughton, Norrie Kearney, Mary Corcoran, Mary Kelly, Ann Loughnane, Aileen Sheehy, Nuala Connolly and Mary Kavanagh. They were captained by Emily Stanley.
M. King played Connaught Youths in 1998.
The first four captains of Galway Bay Golf and Country Club were all left-handers.
Members who played representative golf for their Province;
M. King represented Connacht as a Youth Interprovincial in 1998 playing 3-times won 0-matches and lost 3-matches accumulating 0-points;
History of Galway Bay Golf Resort
Roll of Honour
Member | Year | Hon. Position |
Nancy Coen | 1993 | Ladies Captain |
T. J. Callanan | 1993 | Men's Captain |
C O'Connor Snr. | 1993 | President |
Bernie O'Grady | 1994 | Ladies Captain |
P. J. Kennedy | 1994 | President |
Emily Stanley | 1995 | Ladies Captain |
R. G. Greene | 1995 | Men's Captain |
Nancy Coen | 1995 | President |
Claire McGrady | 1996 | Ladies Captain |
J. K. Wakefield | 1996 | Men's Captain |
Marty Beatty | 1996 | President |
Mary Marren | 1997 | Ladies Captain |
Martin Kearney | 1997 | Men's Captain |
Geoffrey Browne | 1997 | President |
Angela Whelan | 1998 | Ladies Captain |
Noel McGrady | 1998 | Men's Captain |
Joe Young | 1998 | President |
Catherine Cahill | 1999 | Ladies Captain |
John Naughton | 1999 | Men's Captain |
Mary O'Rourke | 1999 | President |
Kay Hayes | 2000 | Ladies Captain |
Michael Guilfoyle | 2000 | Men's Captain |
Des Kavanagh | 2000 | President |
Ann Loughnane | 2001 | Ladies Captain |
Pauraig Moran | 2001 | Men's Captain |
Tom O'Connor | 2001 | President |
Sheila Lawlor | 2002 | Ladies Captain |
Tom Joyce | 2002 | Men's Captain |
Martin Molloy | 2002 | President |
Brenda Morrissey | 2003 | Ladies Captain |
Tom Sands | 2003 | Men's Captain |
Angela Whelan | 2003 | President |
Kay Keating | 2004 | Ladies Captain |
John Costello | 2004 | Men's Captain |
Manus Monaghan | 2004 | President |
Sheila Reilly | 2005 | Ladies Captain |
Des Keating | 2005 | Men's Captain |
Ken Wakefield | 2005 | President |
Helena Winters | 2006 | Ladies Captain |
Dennis Connolly | 2006 | Men's Captain |
Tom Joyce | 2006 | President |
Fiona Caulfield | 2007 | Ladies Captain |
Mark Gantly | 2007 | Men's Captain |
Tom Joyce | 2007 | President |
Mary Kelly | 2008 | Ladies Captain |
John Killeen | 2008 | Men's Captain |
Hilary Power | 2008 | President |
Deirdre Toohey | 2009 | Ladies Captain |
Martin Molloy | 2009 | Men's Captain |
Hilary Power | 2009 | President |
Patricia Melville | 2010 | Ladies Captain |
Denis Maher | 2010 | Men's Captain |
Donal Dooley | 2010 | President |
Nano Gough | 2011 | Ladies Captain |
Pat Winters | 2011 | Men's Captain |
Emily Stanley | 2011 | President |
Bridgie Hanley | 2012 | Ladies Captain |
Mark Kelly | 2012 | Men's Captain |
Tom Moran | 2012 | President |
Marie Kelly | 2013 | Ladies Captain |
Declan Murray | 2013 | Men's Captain |
Donal Flanagan | 2013 | President |
Sharon Rooney | 2014 | Ladies Captain |
Shane Francis | 2014 | Men's Captain |
Denis Maher | 2014 | President |
Carmel Randall | 2015 | Ladies Captain |
Gary Caulfiend | 2015 | Men's Captain |
Bernie O'Grady |
2015 | President |
Jacinta Quinn | 2016 | Ladies Captain |
Andrew Randall | 2016 | Men's Captain |
Joe Burke |
2016 | President |
Catriona O’Regan | 2017 | Ladies Captain |
Sean Keenan | 2017 | Men's Captain |
John Costello |
2017 | President |
Eileen Clasby | 2018 | Ladies Captain |
Donal Devery | 2018 | Men's Captain |
Mark Gantly |
2018 | President |
2019 | Ladies Captain | |
Declan Shaughnesssy | 2019 | Men's Captain |
2019 | President | |
Mary Kelly | 2019 | Lowest Ladies Handicap |
Eddie McCormack (-1) |
2019 | Lowest Men's Handicap |
Mark King | 2019 | Lowest Men's Handicap |
Holes in One at Galway Bay Golf Resort
Member | Date | Hole No. | Club Used | Distance |
Pauline Bree | 19 August 2007 | 4th | 7-iron |
130 yd’s |
Fiona O’Driscoll | 2 April 2009 | 4th | 8-iron |
130 yd’s |
Denis Maher | 26 April 2009 | 7th | 145 yd’s | |
Bernie O'Grady | 24 April 2013 | 13th | Driver | 121 yd's |
Mary Kelly | 8 August 2013 | 8th | 8-iron | 108 yd's |
Orla Shields | 22 September 2013 | 7th | 7-iron | 120 yd's |