Experience Championship Golf at Portumna Golf Club

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Welcome to Portumna Golf Club

Located where the River Shannon enters Lough Derg, our 18 unique golf holes flow naturally through Portumna Forest Park in County Galway. Our course is consistently ranked among the top parkland courses in Ireland and No 1 in Connacht. Famed for its warm welcome, we invite all golfers to come to play in Portumna.

Our Course

Portumna Golf Club was founded in 1913, with the original 9-hole course relocating to its current location in 1934. Continuous improvements lead to expanding to 18 holes in the 1980s, and the new course opened in 1992, with the exansion of the clubhouse in 1997

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Accommodation

There are a number of local accommodation options if you wish to stay in the vicinity prior to or after your round at Portumna Golf Club. You can also choose from some play & stay options. Open to corporate / societies and green fee guests. Contact the club for more information

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Golf Restaurant

Our head chef Cathal, and his talented team, extend a warm welcome to all, whether dining after your round, or as a visiting guest. With locally sourced ingredients, dishes can be tailored depending on dietary requirements, so just let us know…

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Flora & Fauna

A true parkland course, with a large variety of tree species, including Scots pine and Norway spruce. Majestic beeches dominate the skyline, and keep an eye out for our fallow deer, red squirrel, fox, and 85 different bird breeds, which reside in the Forest Park.

Experience Golf in the natural beauty of Portumna

Portumna Golf Club is a must-visit destination for golfers seeking a scenic and challenging course in the heart of County Galway. Set against the stunning backdrop of Portumna Forest Park and Lough Derg, this 18-hole championship course combines natural beauty with a thoughtfully designed layout that will test golfers of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a leisurely round surrounded by breathtaking landscapes or push your game to the next level, Portumna offers a welcoming atmosphere, top-notch facilities, and a memorable golfing experience.

A visit here is not just about the sport—it’s about immersing yourself in nature, relaxation, and Irish hospitality.

Course History

From 1913 to today

The beginnings of golf in this area date back to 1913 when Portumna Golf Club was formed. The first course was laid out on land rented from farming families of Lynchs, Powers, Glynns, Scullys, Cullens, Callagys, Porters, and Walshs in the townland of Claggernagh, directly across the road from the entrance to the present course. Members kept their horses in stables and left their traps outside a house owned by John Kelly. His sister provided tea for these pioneering members who rented a room from this family to act as a locker room before a clubhouse was erected.

John Wallace, who lived locally was responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the course. Substantial timber stiles with hand rails gave access from one field to another. Subsequently, a clubhouse was erected just inside the entrance to the present course. This Clubhouse was destroyed by fire in 1921 and a Mr James O Brien then provided a house on his land as a replacement clubhouse. This house had previously been used as a schoolhouse for the children of Protestant planters in the area.

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Testimonials

The best Golf course I have ever visited. This is the place were I got my handicap and fell in love with Golf. The nature is just breathtaking, while playing I even saw deers, ducks and other animals. I always enjoy playing a game here, it is really quiet and peaceful. The restaurant is also very good and the staff is very very friendly.

One of the best parkland courses in the country and probably the best value for money you’ll get anywhere.Beautifully laid out, reasonably challenging yet playable and maintained to a very high standard.

Portumna Golf is one of the most beautifully kept courses I’ve ever visited. I am struck by its beauty each time I’m on the course. My husband and I have had several lunches and dinners at the golf club and each has been delicious, not to mention great value. We eat there even when not playing that wonderful course.

Portumna Golf Course is a hidden gem. The quality and general presentation of the course make it a great spot to play, everybody we met was very friendly, but this great course is a great test of golf. Make sure you put it on your list of must-playenjoy.

I’ve been living in Galway City for 17 years and I’ve never played Portumna until last Friday for the first time and then for the second time on Saturday. It’s now my favourite golf course in the county and I can’t wait to go back to play it again. I met Cathal in the clubhouse after the golf and he looked after us extremely well with super food and creamy pints.

A top course with super facilities … a model for all other golf clubs in the land to follow. Highly recommended

It is a really beautiful golf course. Probably one of the best that I have played. Reminds me so much of Augusta National and Pinehurst.

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