Take time to take in scenic backdrop of the Twelve Bens, etched against the skyline and Ballyconneely Bay.
AT A GLANCE
Golf courses
A challenge to players of all levels due to the width of some of the holes. Some greens can be unnerving, particularly after playing the most testing short 13th.
Connemara (Connemara Golf Club, Ballyconneely)
The par of 72 is rarely achieved on this spectacular 7,229 yard Atlantic links course. This could be influenced by the invigorating air and breathtaking scenery, but more probably due to the vastness of the last six holes and the shattered rocks that are dotted around the fairways. Greens set high in the hillside on the 14th and 15th can be unnerving, particularly after playing the most testing short 13th! Take time, however, to marvel at the splendid scenic backdrop of the Twelve Bens, etched against the skyline and Ballyconneely Bay, dusted with pure, white sand.
18 Holes, Par 74, Yardage 6803. Links.
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 369 | 357 | 4 | 6 | 299 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | 401 | 380 | 4 | 8 | 304 | 4 | 14 |
| 3 | 158 | 148 | 3 | 18 | 128 | 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 355 | 342 | 4 | 12 | 297 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 361 | 339 | 4 | 14 | 297 | 4 | 10 |
| 6 | 187 | 173 | 3 | 10 | 145 | 3 | 16 |
| 7 | 523 | 489 | 5 | 16 | 441 | 5 | 12 |
| 8 | 449 | 404 | 4 | 2 | 357 | 4 | 2 |
| 9 | 374 | 366 | 4 | 4 | 308 | 4 | 8 |
| Out | 3177 | 2998 | 35 | | 2576 | 35 | |
| 10 | 418 | 407 | 4 | 9 | 337 | 4 | 9 |
| 11 | 174 | 157 | 3 | 17 | 124 | 3 | 17 |
| 12 | 429 | 381 | 4 | 1 | 337 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | 200 | 176 | 3 | 5 | 121 | 3 | 15 |
| 14 | 498 | 455 | 5 | 15 | 388 | 5 | 11 |
| 15 | 389 | 376 | 4 | 7 | 319 | 4 | 5 |
| 16 | 394 | 361 | 4 | 3 | 354 | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 475 | 447 | 5 | 11 | 361 | 5 | 13 |
| 18 | 512 | 477 | 5 | 13 | 453 | 5 | 7 |
| In | 3489 | 3237 | 37 | | 2794 | 37 | |
| Total | 6666 | 6235 | 72 | | 5370 | 72 | |
Accommodation
You can stay at the following hotels: Atlantic Coast Hotel, The Downhill Inn, Rosapenna Hotel, Radisson SAS Galway & Ballyliffin Lodge.
Where you can stay
Carlton Atlantic Coast Hotel from £140pp
4 star
With 85 bright and spacious rooms, this 4* hotel is a superb mix of old and new. Each room is well appointed, and the leisure facilities include an indoor pool and fitness studio.
See The Venue Did you know?
The par of 72 is rarely achieved on this spectacular 7,229 yard Atlantic links course!
Location
Ballyconneely, Clifden, Co. Galway
Maps and directions