While the majority of club golfers concentrate on the various competitions in their clubs, those in the low handicap bracket aspire to competing in scratch cup events throughout the country and progressing on to qualifying to play in such prestigious competitions at the South of Ireland amateur championship.
*Keith Buckley. Photograph: Joe Buckley Golfing history will be made in Shannon in August of this year when the annual inter Pro competitions will be hosted by the club as this will mark the first time that the men’s and ladies events will be held together.
Officials in all sports club will agree that the future of their clubs depends hugely on having a strong junior section and this is certainly the case at Kilrush Golf Club.
The influx of new members allied to the volunteerism ethic that is prominent in the club point to a bright future for East Clare Golf Club.
Designed by Ryder Cup star, Christy O’ Connor Junior, and officially opened in August 1996, Gort Golf Club is an 18 Hole Championship golf course, set in 160 acres of picturesque parkland on the edge of the world famous Burren.
The annual Olive Fahy memorial cup will take place at East Clare Golf Club on Thursday, September 17.
Kilkee Golf Club is an 18 hole course on the Wild Atlantic Way. The old 9 hole course, which was built in 1886, has been developed into a challenging 18 hole course that the members are very proud of. The 18 hole course was opened in 1994.
Established in 1966 Shannon golf course which was designed by John D. Harris has been tested by golfers from all over the world including European professionals and a host of US stars.
Golf is one of the safest sports a person can play. Players are outdoors all the time At Dromoland Castle we have everything in place to ensure people are in a safe environment where they can enjoy golf and meal in Fig Tree restaurant. Our aim is to ensure that visitors to the club have ‘a Dromoland Castle Experience’.
Mention of golf anywhere and Lahinch is sure to come into the discussion. The famed North Clare links is known the world over and attracts thousands of overseas visitors each year.
