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are a number of fine courses within easy driving distance of
Aasleagh. The nearest is Westport Golf Club, set just outside
the town of Westport. A parkland course set in rolling countryside
against the backdrop of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay, it has
hosted several major competitions and is renowned as a top championship
course. Connemara Golf Club at Ballyconneely is a majestic links
course nestled against the Atlantic Ocean. On sandy links terrain,
it offers a real test to golfers of all abilities, and at every
turn the scenic views will complement the golfing experience.
Ballinrobe is another parkland course that is well-known among
Irish golfers as a great course to play. Set in rolling farmland
and bordered by the Robe River, it combines a real Irish golfing
experience with a great course. All of these courses have comfortable
clubhouses that offer full bar and catering facilities, so you
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Westport
Golf Club - Par 73 - 6,980 Yards
Westport Golf Club, although situated by the western seaboard
on the shores of Clew Bay, is not a links course. It is however
one of the finest golf courses in Irelandhe nature of the terrain, part
inland and part seaside, the panorama which it commands and
its considerable golfing virtues, make it uniquely attractive
and memorable. The first six holes
are relatively benign, but good parkland holes nonetheless.
They offer the chance to build a good score early on - but there
is danger on each hole, not least the out-of-bounds that runs
the length of the par-5 fourth hole.
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feature hole is undoubtedly the par-5 fifteenth. The drive is
across an inlet, and the shoreline runs the entire left hand
side. Approach the green with caution on this super hole. Recent
redesign of the par-5 eighteenth has made it into another memorable
golf hole. This time the trouble runs all down the right hand
side. Aim for the centre of the green for the best chance of
a 2-putt.
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Connemara
Championship Golf
The Links is located near Ballyconneely, just 8 miles from Clifden
on the verge of the Atlantic Ocean, in a most spectacular setting
with the Twelve Bens as a backdrop. The natural terrain and
unspoilt environment offers the visitor a wonderland of sights,
experiences, adventure and activities. The championship course
is of the highest quality and offers a challenge as good as
any golfer is likely to find anywhere. Our greens are amongst
the best in the country, due in no small way to our professionally
trained green keepers. The par 72 is rarely achieved on this
most challenging Atlantic links. This could be influenced by
the invigorating air and breathtaking scenery, but more probably
due to the vastness of the last six holes. Greens set high in
the hillside on the 14th and 15th can be unnerving, particularly
after playing the most testing short 13th! Take time, however,
to marvel at the splendid scenic backdrop of the Twelve Bens,
etched against the skyline, or Ballyconneely Bay, dusted with
pure, white sand. Connemara Golf Club offers full restaurant
and bar facilities in most comfortable surroundings. You may
relax in the Clubhouse and view the beautiful scenery. The professionally
trained staff are warm, friendly and extend a hospitality which
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Ballinrobe
Golf Club
Cloonacastle Estate which dates from 1238, became the home of
Ballinrobe Golf Club in its centenery year in 1995. Visitors
to the course will quickly realise that the 300 acre estate
is an idyllic setting for such a magnificent championship course.The
course was laid out and designed by well known course architect
Eddie Hackett and the contoured greens which are 80% sand based
are playable all year round.This inland course is characterised
by lakes at 7 of its 18 holes and is laid out to championship
standard.
It is set in medieval surroundings with a 13th century Tower
House situated next to the 10th tee box. The course with its
scenic parkland area, is one which will offer a challenge to
any golfer with its mature trees, manmade lakes, elaborates
fairways and traditional stone walls. |
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