DESTINATIONGOLF . TRAVEL CONNACHT
Galway
Located in Salthill and rising up from the waters of Galway Bay , this is a golf club of rich history and tradition . Established in 1895 , the course is drenched in bright gorse and dark pines . There are quality touches everywhere – not to mention the plush , turret-style clubhouse . Holes start by the sea , with several water features , before you cross under the road and start to play the 14 holes rising and falling across the hillside .
The space has been used to full effect , no doubt thanks to its original designer , the great Alister MacKenzie ( 1926 ), who routed the course into the two loops you play today . It is a par 70 course measuring 6,000 metres from the championship tees . There are several tight challenges and tough doglegs , and weaving your way through and around the trees will test you constantly . But you ’ ll also need to avoid the strong bunkering which is ever-present . The greens , too , demand your full attention . They are slick and fast and will test the best with their strong shapes .
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Favourite Hole
The straight par four 14th hits out towards The Burren and down over a tumbling fairway .
Editor ’ s Tip
Accuracy off the tee is needed … so is a hot putter .
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