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Golf at Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate
Galway City, Co. Galway
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Set on the banks of beautiful Lough Corrib, the scenic Glenlo Abbey Golf Course, is situated only 2.5 miles from the city of Galway. It was designed by Ryder Cup legend Christy O’Connor Jr and the course has been recognised as one of the best 9-hole golf courses in Ireland.

The golf course offers a challenging experience to golfers of all levels, including a signature 4th hole on an island green. It is located within the grounds of the charming 5 star Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate in County Galway and the course welcomes visitors from around the world.

Facilities include a championship blue course, men’s white course and ladies’ red course. There is a 9-hole putting green and a 21 bay driving range with premier fibre mats. Browse the pro shop run by PGA professional Gary Madden. Titleist golf clubs, push trolleys and golf buggies are all available to rent and a wide range of golfing equipment is available for purchase.

Glenlo Abbey Golf Club is part of the Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate. They are part of the Irish owned MHL Hotel Collection, which in Dublin offers the Westin Hotel 5 star hotel, Intercontinental Hotel 5 star hotel, Morgan Hotel 4 star hotel, Trinity City Hotel 4 star hotel, Spencer Hotel 4 star hotel and the Hilton Dublin 4 star hotel. The Collection also includes the Powerscourt Resort Hotel 5 star hotel in Wicklow, the Limerick Strand Hotel 4 star hotel in Limerick city, and three hotels in Galway City, namely the Harbour Hotel 4 star hotel, The Galmont Hotel and Spa 4 star hotel and Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate 5 star hotel.

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Type of course
Parkland
N. of holes
9
Par
71
Distance
6,538yd
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Why we like it
  • The course was designed by Ryder Cup legend Christy O’Connor Jr, and has been recognised as one of the best 9-hole golf courses in Ireland.
  • Visit the 21 bay indoor and outdoor driving range with spacious bays, premier fibre cushion mats and high quality balls to optimize feedback.
  • The golf course offers a unique and challenging experience to golfers of all levels, including a signature 4th hole on an island green.
  • Golfers can enjoy spectacular surrounding views of Lough Corrib and the Connemara landscape.
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Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, Bushypark, Galway, H91 XD8K, Ireland
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We recommend planning to spend 2 to 4 hours here.

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