Local Attractions


Golf

The West of Ireland is home to some of the most beautiful and best tests of links golf anywhere in the world, and to some of the most scenic parkland courses making the Galway area and its environs a golfer’s paradise.  Raheen Woods Hotel is ideally located making it the perfect base for the golfing enthusiast, with many of the courses listed below only minutes from our Hotel.

We would be delighted to arrange tee times, caddies, transport and club hire if required.

We also offer private dining and entertainment for groups who wish to have prize giving dinners with us.

Athenry Golf Club   (7 mins by car)
Athenry Golf Club, which is a Parkland course, offers an enjoyable
challenge for golfers of all standards.
Address: Palmerstown, Athenry, Co Galway
Telephone: 091 794466 
Fax: 091 794971 
Web: www.athenrygolfclub.net 
E-mail: athenrygc@eircom.net
Holes: 18 
Par: 70
Green Fees:  €25 all week,  Open Days (Tuesdays)  €20. Society rate 2009\ 2010 is just €20 per person playing 


Cregmore Golf Club (8 mins by car)
Designed by:
Dr. Arthur Spring, saying his inspiration for the Golf Course came from his experience playing in Augusta, Georgia, home of the Masters.
Located:  Cregmore, Co. Galway
Holes: 18 
Par: 72
Telephone: 091 799799
E-mail: info@cregmorepark.com
Web: www.cregmorepark.com
Green Fees:   €30  weekdays, €35 weekends, Open competitions €20, Seniors open day every Tuesday €15. 

Galway Golf Club
This excellent parkland course, just three miles from Galway City Centre, situated in a magnificent setting overlooking Galway Bay. Located only 25 minutes from our hotel this course boasts panoramic views of Galway Bay and the Burren.
Address: Blackrock, Salthill, Galway.
Telephone: 091 522033 
Fax: 091 529783 
E-mail: galwaygolf@eircom.net
Web: www.galwaygolf.com 
Holes: 18 
Par: 70 

Loughrea Golf Club
Designed by:
This is a rolling parkland course extended to 18 holes under architect, Eddie Hackett, in 1992.
Address: Graigue, Loughrea, Co Galway (20 mins from here)
Telephone: 091 841049 
Fax: 091 847472 
E-mail: loughreagolfclub@eircom.net
Holes : 18 
Par: 71 

Gort Golf Club
Designed by:
Christy O'Connor Junior, Gort Golf Course is an 18 hole championship course set in 160 acres of picturesque parkland.
Located:  Castlequarter, Gort, Co Galway.
5km (3 miles) from the town of Gort on the N18 and about 30 minutes from the Hotel.
Holes: 18 
Par: 72
Telephone: 091 632244 
E-mail: info@gortgolf.com
Web: www.gortgolf.com 
Green Fees:    
Winter 1st October 2009 to 31st March 2010
Weekend Rate - €30.00 per day     
Weekday Rate - €25.00 per day
Weekend Fourball - €100.00
Weekday Fourball - €90.00
Society Rates
Weekend - €22.00 per person, 20 or more
Weekday - €17.00 per person, 20 or more
Open Days: Open Day for Men on Mondays throughout the winter and also for the                              
Ladies during the summer season- € 15.00

Bearna Golf and Country Club
This golf course was inspired and created by R. J. Browne with the challenging setting of tees and sand-based greens. Enjoy commanding views of Galway Bay, the Burren, the Aran Islands and rugged hinterlands.
Address: Corboley, Bearna, Co Galway (approx 35 mins from our hotel)
Telephone: 091 592677 
Fax: 091 592674 
E-mail: info@bearnagolfclub.com
Web: www.bearnagolfclub.com
Holes: 18 
Par: 72
Green Fees:
Weekday - (Monday-Thursday): €35
Friday, Sunday, Bank Holiday - €40
Saturday - €50
Weekday with Member - €30 (Saturday - €40)
Open Days: TBC

Ballinasloe Golf Club
Ballinasloe Golf Club is one of the oldest Clubs in Ireland established over 80 years.
Address: Rosglos, Ballinasloe, Co Galway
Telephone: 090 9642126
Fax: 090 9642538
E-mail: ballinasloegolfclub@eircom.net
Web: www.bgc.ie 
Par: 72
Holes: 18 
Green Fees:        
Individual    Mon-Fri - €25 
Sat/Sun - €30 
Junior Weekday - €10 
Junior Weekend - €15 
Group/Soc        
Visitor - weekdays - €20
Visitor - weekends - €25 


Claremorris Golf Club
Designed:
in 1927 by Tom Craddock measures 6,143 metres and lies in an idyllic setting with mature oak,
ash and elm trees a feature on many holes.
Holes: 18 
Par: 73 
Address: Castlemacgarrett, Claremorris, Co Mayo (approx 40 mins from our hotel)
Telephone: 094 9371527 
E-mail: info@claremorrisgolfclub.com
Web: www.claremorrisgolfclub.com 
Green Fees:        
Off Peak
Weekdays - €26
Weekends - €32
with a Member - €15
Peak Season
Weekdays - €32
Weekends - €40
with a Member - €25
Open days: Thursday - €20


Ballyhaunis Golf Club
Ballyhaunis Golf Course is a 9-hole parkland course set in a beautiful location
with elevated greens protected by well-positioned bunkers and attractive spinneys.
Address: Coolnaha, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo (approx 40 mins from our hotel)
Telephone: 094 9630014 
Web: www.ballyhaunisgolfclub.com 
E-mail: ballyhaunisgc1@eircom.net 
Holes:
Par: 70 
Green Fees:
Weekday - €25 
Weekend - €25
Weekend with Member - €25

Ballinrobe Golf Club
Designed by:
Ballinrobe Golf Club's location on a 300 acre estate is an idyllic setting for such a
magnificent championship course designed by well-known architect Eddie Hackett
Location: Cloonacastle, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo (bout 40 minutes from the hotel.)
Telephone: 094 9541118 
Fax: 094 9541889 
Web: www.ballinrobegolfclub.com 
E-mail: info@ballinrobegolfclub.com
Holes: 18 
Green Fees:       
                                      Monday to Thursday              Saturdays  
November to February                  €23                                €28 
March to October                          €28                                €33 
Sundays by arrangement              €45 
(No concessions or green fee vouchers accepted on Sundays)


Portumna Golf Club
A beautiful parkland course that sweeps its way through the forest and woodlands close to Lough Derg.
Address: Ennis Road, Portumna, Co Galway (45 mins from our hotel)
Telephone: 090 9741059 
Fax: 090 974179
E-mail: info@portumnagolfclub.ie
Web: www.portumnagolfclub.ie 
Holes: 18 
Par: 72
Green Fees:    
Monday to Friday-  €30 
Saturday - €35 
Society
Monday to Friday - €30
With over 20 players - €25 
Society Saturday - €35
Over 20 players - €30


Westport Golf Club
Designed by:
This 18-hole championship course was designed by Fred Hawtree and
is built on part of the Westport House Estate overlooking Croagh Patrick.
Address: Carrowholly, Westport, Co Mayo (90 mins drive from here)
Telephone: 098 28262 
Fax: 098 27217 
E-mail: info@westportgolfclub.com
Web: www.westportgolfclub.com 
Holes: 18 
Par: 73 
Green Fees:       
Individual Rates         Jan - March          April - Oct       Nov- Dec
Mon - Thurs                         €38                       €45                  €38
Fri-Sun & Bank Hols          €45                       €55                  €45
Husband & Wife: 20% Discount off Combined Individual Rate.
Society Rates
12 Players +               Jan - March           April – Oct       Nov - Dec
                                               €25                        €35                   €25

Ballina Golf Club
An 18 hole golf course situated in the unspoilt Moy Valley.
Address: Mossgrove, Shanaghy, Ballina, Co Mayo
Telephone: 096 21050
Fax: 096 21718
Web: www.ballina-golf.com 
E-mail: ballinagc@eircom.net
Holes: 18 
Par: 71 
Green Fees:     
Mon - Fri - €30 
Sat / Sun / Bank Holiday - €40 
With a Member - €15 
Husband & Wife - €50


Tuam Golf Club (20 mins by car)
Tuam Golf Club is a rural course with fairways protected
by tree plantations and greens requiring careful navigation of bunkers.
Address: Barnacurragh, Tuam, Co Galway
Telephone: 093 28993 
Fax: 093 26003 
E-mail: tuamgolfclub@eircom.net
Web: www.tuamgolfclub.com 
Holes: 18 
Par: 72
Green Fees:     
Everyday - €30
Open Day - €15 (March – October)
Open Weeks:   
Easter Weekend
16th June – 23rd June
Race Week

 

 


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