DESTINATION GOLF 2023
Galway Bay
The setting for Galway Bay couldn ’ t be more idyllic . The land flows down to the sea from the highest point ( the clubhouse ) and views spill across the water to Galway City and the Burren . There are two loops of nine here , each touching the sea on two sides . The course has been designed to resemble a links and the barren , aesthetically shaped landscape definitely has links feel : bunkers are often revetted and the glorious , raised greens are open and accessible to bump-and-run . And let ’ s not forget the wind .
There aren ’ t many trees here but those that exist have been bent low by the prevailing winds and indicate what may be in store . With its superb levels of maintenance and wide fairways , Galway Bay is a very playable course . Just mind the water features close to the sea and the many bunkers that dazzle along fairways and under greens . There ’ s an elegance you might not expect which helps raise it to the top level . A new fleet of GPS-enhanced buggies was added in 2022 .
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Favourite Hole
The par four 12th is a brilliant , long and tough par four dogleg down to the water . The green is just visible from the tee , but it sits behind a treacherous lake .
What ’ s in the Bag ?
A good day for the driver ... and keeping the ball low .
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