Tuam Golf Club
Parkland Course in Tuam, Northern Ireland
Tuam Golf Club, nestled in County Galway, traces its origins back to 1904, a testament to the growing interest in golf in the west of Ireland ignited by two local businessmen. Initially a nine-hole layout, the club moved locations before settling at its current Barnacurragh site in 1975. The present 18-hole parkland course was laid out shortly after, designed by the respected Irish golf architect Eddie Hackett, known for his philosophy of working with the natural landscape. The course, a par 72, features tree-lined fairways and greens protected by bunkers, offering a fair test of golf. While it has hosted various championship events over the years, it has not been a venue for Open Championship Qualifying. Subsequent development work, with input from Christy O'Connor Jnr and Kenneth Kearney, has refined the course over time, enhancing its playability and challenge.
Tuam Golf Club
Tuam, County Galway,
Par & Length
Par 72 | 6138 yards (Blue - Male)
Par 72 | 5887 yards (Green - Male)
Par 72 | 5558 yards (White - Male)
Par 72 | 4926 yards (Red - Female)
Course Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 364 | 470 | 473 | 377 | 174 | 388 | 134 | 354 | 334 | 374 | 186 | 467 | 376 | 339 | 151 | 378 | 311 | 488 | 3068 | 3070 | 6138 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 35 | 72 |
| S.I. | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
72.2
Slope Rating
126
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 357 | 465 | 451 | 366 | 168 | 363 | 129 | 351 | 307 | 334 | 181 | 461 | 359 | 325 | 144 | 368 | 305 | 453 | 2957 | 2930 | 5887 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 35 | 72 |
| S.I. | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
70.7
Slope Rating
125
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 317 | 440 | 439 | 332 | 147 | 349 | 125 | 342 | 297 | 324 | 174 | 391 | 343 | 318 | 117 | 357 | 299 | 447 | 2788 | 2770 | 5558 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 35 | 72 |
| S.I. | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
69.3
Slope Rating
123
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 282 | 386 | 395 | 302 | 134 | 285 | 108 | 292 | 275 | 307 | 133 | 405 | 299 | 299 | 117 | 263 | 267 | 377 | 2459 | 2467 | 4926 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 36 | 72 |
| S.I. | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
71.8
Slope Rating
127
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
Course Features
Driving Range
Practice your long game at the full-length driving range
Putting Green
Perfect your putting stroke before your round
Chipping Green
Hone your short game skills at the dedicated chipping area
Professional Instruction
PGA qualified coaches available for lessons
Club Rental
Quality golf clubs available for rent
Buggy Hire
Electric carts to make your round more comfortable
Pro Shop
Stock up before or after your round from the pro shop
Restaurant
Enjoy excellent dining options in comfortable surroundings
Changing Rooms
Changing rooms with showers to use before and after a round
Location & Contact Information
Phone
+353 (0)93 28993
tuamgolfclub@eircom.net
Address
Barnacurragh, Tuam
Website
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