Athenry Golf Club
Athenry
Golf Club located
mid way between
Athenry and Oranmore at
the townland of Palmerstown.
Athenry
Golf Club is a mixture of parkland and
heathland built on a limestone base against
the backdrop of a large forest giving
excellent drainage and remaining playable
all year round.
Celebrating
its centenary in 2002 this pleasant test
of Golf on the outskirts of Galway City
offers a challenge for golfers of all
standards on a course which is uncrowded
mid-week.
Extended
to 18 holes in 1991 under the guidance
of renowned architect Eddie Hackett and
further improvements in recent years
by Eddie Connaughton have led to the
Club hosting recent Provincial and National
championships.
Modern
clubhouse with a friendly atmosphere
gives excellent views of much of the
course and adjoining famous "Fields of
Athenry".
Club Notice Board
Feature
Hole Feature
holes are 3 par 3’s in the adjoining
wood with the signature 12th hole
of 193 yds from an elevated tee amongst
a corridor of beech and pine trees one
of most challenging and scenic holes
to be seen throughout Ireland.
Facilities available include :
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Ultra
modern clubhouse with spectacular
view.
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Course
: 18 Hole Parkland, Par 70, SSS
70, Length 5647 metres.
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Green
Fees :
30 - euro - weekdays.
35 euro - weekends.
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Private
and group tuition available.
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Clubs,
buggies and trolleys available
for hire.
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Professional
shop with golfing equipment and
club souvenirs.
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Plush
bar with restaurant offering comprehensive
golfers menu.
General
Information
Athenry
has several other local attractions,
ample tourist accommodation and restaurants
to cater for every taste.
Contact Information:
Address
:
Palmerstown, Oranmore,
County Galway,
Secretary
Office :
Tel : +353 (0)91 794466 (10-6).
Fax : +353 (0)91 794971
Professional
Shop :
Tel : +353 (0)91 790599
Email
: athenrygc@eircom.net
Website :
http://www.athenrygolfclub.net
