Golf

Former Ryder Cup great Christy O Connor claims there is nothing to beat the great natural links and the rich and exciting parklands which the West of Ireland has to offer. The climate and natural beauty of the countryside add to the magic of the place, and Clonbur is ideally situated as a base for the avid golfers.

The Galway Bay and Country Club which Christy O'Connor Jnr himself designed , is only a half an hour away from Clonbur. This 18 hole course highlights and preserves the ancient historic features of the Renville peninsula. The spectacular setting on Galway Bay is distractingly beautiful and cleverly designed mix of holes present a real golfing challenge which demands total concentration.

Ballyconnelly Golf Course in Clifden is also nearby. Situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in a spectacular setting with the Twelve Pins Mountains in the background, this championship course is a challenge as good as any golfer would wish for. Established in 1973 the course has a popular reputation with big hitters, who relish the long meandering fairways.

Ballinrobe Golf Course is situated less than 10 miles away from Clonbur and is one of the best known golf courses in Ireland. This scenic parkland golf course will offer a challenge to any golfer with its mature trees, man-made lakes, lush fairways and traditional stone walls.

30 minutes away, Westport Golf Club is rated as one of the top golf courses in Ireland. It is recognised as a prestigious venue and has hosted both the Ladies Home Internationals in 1989 and the Irish Amateur Close Championship on three occasions, most recently in 1997 and the 2002 Smurfit Irish P.G.A championship.

With Westport Golf Club, a leading parkland Championship course and Enniscrone a similar quality links course, Castlebar with its 18 new USGA standard greens, Mulranny a gem of a 9 hole links on the Atlantic Coast, the list just goes on and on.