- Carne Golf Links (Wild Atlantic Dunes Course): Located in Belmullet, this 18-hole par-72 links course (6,700 yards), designed by Eddie Hackett and enhanced by Ally McIntosh/Jim Engh, is Mayo’s premier golf destination, ranked 12th in Ireland by Top100GolfCourses.com. Set among towering dunes on the Mullet Peninsula, it offers raw, unspoiled links golf with Blacksod Bay views. Visitors praise its breathtaking scenery, challenging layout, and warm hospitality, often calling it one of the world’s finest links courses. The 7th hole, a 170-yard par-3. This stunning hole plays from an elevated tee to a green located among massive dunes, with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. Its dramatic setting and wind-influenced challenge make it unforgettable.
- Westport Golf Club: Situated is Westport on the shores of Clew Bay, this 18-hole par-73 parkland course (6,980 yards), designed by Fred Hawtree, is a championship venue hosting the Irish Amateur Close Championship and Smurfit Irish PGA. Known for its lush fairways, challenging par-5s, and views of Croagh Patrick, it’s a favourite for its scenic beauty and welcoming clubhouse. Visitors highlight its excellent condition and proximity to Westport (5 minutes). The 12th hole, a 165-yard par-3, “Roman Island.” This iconic hole requires a precise tee shot to a green surrounded by water, with Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick in view. Its scenic challenge is a perennial highlight.
- Ballinrobe Golf Club: Located at Cloonacastle Estate, Ballinrobe, this 18-hole par-73 parkland course (6,700 yards), designed by Eddie Hackett in 1995, is considered one of the finest in Western Ireland, endorsed by Padraig Harrington. Its tree-lined fairways, water hazards, and rolling terrain offer a championship test. Visitors enjoy its lush conditions, friendly staff, and scenic setting, located 30 minutes from Galway. The 14th hole, a 400-yard par-4. This dogleg requires a strategic drive to avoid trees and a precise approach to a green guarded by water, with the estate’s countryside adding charm. Its tactical design stands out.
- Ballina Golf Club: Set in the Moy Valley near Ballina, this 18-hole par-71 parkland course (6,200 yards), founded in 1924, offers a scenic and challenging layout with tree-lined fairways and water features. Its location in an area of natural beauty, just minutes from Ballina town, makes it a visitor favourite for its accessibility and relaxed atmosphere. Visitors praise its well-maintained greens and welcoming clubhouse. The 9th hole, a 150-yard par-3. This picturesque hole plays to a green surrounded by bunkers and the Moy River, requiring accuracy and offering stunning valley views. Its scenic appeal is notable.
- Mulranny Golf Club: Located in Mulranny on the shores of Clew Bay, this 9-hole par-35 links course (2,500 yards), established in 1894, is a charming, affordable option with fenced greens to protect against livestock. Its stunning views of Croagh Patrick and the Mulrea Mountains make it a hidden gem. Visitors love its unique setting, challenging layout, and warm hospitality, just 4 minutes from Mulranny Park Hotel. The 5th hole, a 160-yard par-3. This hole requires a tee shot to a green perched above Clew Bay, with panoramic views of the islands and mountains. Its scenic beauty and wind challenge make it memorable.
- Castlebar Golf Club: Founded in 1910 and redesigned by Peter McEvoy in 2001, this 18-hole par-71 parkland course (6,420 yards) in Castlebar is known as the “Augusta of Connaught.” With mature fairways, sand-based greens, and water features, it hosted Rory McIlroy’s 2004 Irish Boys Amateur win. Visitors enjoy its high-quality conditions, scenic setting, and welcoming vibe, 10 minutes from Castlebar town. The 16th hole, a 175-yard par-3. This hole plays to a green surrounded by water and bunkers, with Mayo’s countryside as a backdrop. Its precision demand and aesthetic appeal are highlights.
County Mayo:
Ireland’s county Mayo offers dramatic scenery and ancient heritage, with the Cliffs of Moher’s rugged beauty and Croagh Patrick’s pilgrimage trail providing stunning vistas. The town of Westport features Georgian architecture and access to Clew Bay’s islands, while the Ceide Fields showcase a prehistoric farming landscape. Other attractions include the celebrity beaches of Achill Island. Mayo is Ireland’s third largest county by size (5,398 square km) and 18th largest by population (137,970). Population peaked at 388,887 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 109,525 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Mayo is Ireland’s tenth most visited tourist county with around 218,000 international visitors per year.
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