Westport, because of it's central location on the west coast is the ideal base for exploring the golf courses in counties Mayo, Galway and Sligo. The golf club in Westport is one of the finest parkland courses that Ireland has to offer. The course which was opened in 1973 was designed by the renowned British firm of Hawtree and Sons, who amongst many other commissions, designed the new course at St. Andrews. With the stunning scenery of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay, it truely is a round you will remember. Follow this link to their website which accepts online booking. Westport Golf Club Other golf courses of note are listed below some of them also have websites you can check out, many also provide the facility to book a game online. Carne Co. Mayo Phone: (097) 82292 Enniscrone Co. Sligo Phone: (096) 36297 Connemara Clifden, Co. Galway Phone: (095) 23502 Rosses Point Co. Sligo Phone: (071) 77134 Maureen Flynn your hostess is herself a keen golfer and would be happy to advise you on the various courses in the area.