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Westport golf club Mayo

Westport golf course Mayo

Westport Golf Course

Westport Club Crest

Westport Golf Club saw the return of the GUI Cups & Shields on 20th to 22nd September in 2019.

This premier 18-hole Championship Golf Course set in 260 acres of rolling parkland on the shores of Clew Bay, was designed by the renowned British firm of course architects Fred Hawtree and Sons. Measuring 7,072 yards par-73 with a standard scratch of 74 off the back tees. Its signature hole is the par-5 fifteenth, 580 yards index 9, where the tee shot is a long carry over Clew Bay. Westport Golf Club was awarded the Smurfit Irish Professional Championship in April 2002, won by Ryder Cup Hero Paul McGinley who set a new professional course record 65 in the 3rd round. It has been the venue of the Irish Amateur Close Championship on three occasions in 1977 when it, was won by Mark Gannon (Co. Louth) in 1985 when it was won by Denis O’Sullivan (Cork) and again in 1997 when Ken Kearney (now playing out of Roscommon). In 1989 Mary McKenna lifted her 8th Irish Women’s title at this venue. Westport can be a very demanding course in wet weather, demanding long irons and fairway woods on most holes. Regardless of the weather, a crisp Atlantic breeze is always present.

Situated at the mouth of island-studded Clew Bay, where it is said there is an island for every day in the year, Westport is the most popular holiday resort in the West of Ireland and coupled with this Championship Course, in the shadow of Croagh Patrick, it make an ideal base to play the many other fine courses within easy reach.

Opened in 1973, the maturity of the course and the continuing upgrading of the course and facilities makes Westport among the best that Ireland has to offer. It has a fine clubhouse and the visitor is assured of a warm West of Ireland welcome and a memorable game of golf. In the clubhouse there is a magnificent oil painting by Irelands best golf course artist John McNulty and you can purchase a signed limited edition in the Pro Shop.

Westport was voted the No. 69-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2023 (Down-1);

Westport was voted the No. 68-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2022;

Westport was voted the No. 70-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2020 (Up-1).

Westport was voted the No. 71-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2019 (Down-1).

Westport was voted the No. 70-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2018 (Same).

Westport was voted the No. 70-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2017 (Up-1).

Westport was voted the No. 71-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2016 (Down-3).

Westport was voted the No. 68-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2015 (Down-5).

Westport was voted the No. 63-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2014 (Up-1).

Westport was voted the No. 64-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2013 (Down-8).

Westport was voted the No. 56-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2012.

Westport was voted No. 20 Parkland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2010, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland.

Westport was voted the No. 43-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2009.

Voted the No. 48-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2008.

Westport was voted No. 26 Parkland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2008, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland.

Green Fees May to October:

€45/60

Green Fees October to April:

€30/40

Green Fees Early Bird: €35/50

Green Fees with a Member:

€25

Green Fees for Opens:

€30

Practice Area:

Range

Club Hire: €25

Yes

Buggy Hire: €35

Yes

Soft Spikes:

No

Full Membership Available: Yes
Full Membership Fee: €699
Full Ladies Membership Fee: €699
Full Senior Membership Fee:

€580

Full Country Membership Fee: €485
Full Family Membership Fee: €1,399
Full Intermediate 27-28 Membership Fee: €550
Full Intermediate 23-26 Membership Fee: €350
Full Intermediate 19-22 Membership Fee: €255
Full Academy 13-18 Membership Fee: €70
Full Cadet 8-12 Membership Fee: €30
Course Type Parkland
No Holes 18
Members 501
Designer Fred Hawtree
Founded 1908
Address

Carrowholly,
Westport,
Co. Mayo

Telephone +353 (0)98-28262
Email info@westportgolfclub.com
Website Westport golf club website

Secretary/Manager:

Karen Walsh

Captain:

Liam Murray

Lady Captain:

Colette Fleming

President:

Anne Duffy
Junior Girls Captain: Grace Donovan
Junior Boys Captain: Shane Brennan

Vice-Captains':

 &  
Hon. Secretary: John Collins & Margaret Lavelle

Club Pro:

Todd O'Reilly (098-28262)

Hon. Treasurer:

Gerry Hughes & Eileen McDonnell
Comp. Secretary: Neil Chambers & Pauline Goggins
Westport Golf Course Layout Course Layout

Location Map

GPS Coord*
Lat:53.812798
Long:-9.566359
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General Facts & Information

Course opening hours: Daylight hours Clubhouse opening hours: 10.00am to 11.30pm
Mobile phones: Not on course
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim
Catering: Full catering, facilities Days to Avoid: Sundays
Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Other days Pre-booking for open Tournaments:14 Days in advance

Westport Golf Club Fixtures 2024 provisional*

Open & Major Major Fixtures 2024 (to be Confirmed)        
Event* Start Finish Type Duration
Captain's Drive-In Friday 29 March
  Closed 1
Captain's Prize Sunday 30 June   Closed 1
President's Prize Sunday 7 July   Closed 1
Lady Captain's Prize Friday 19 July
Saturday 20 July Closed 2
Lady Captain's Prize Saturday 20 July
  Closed 1
Westport Am-Am Saturday 9 March   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 29 March
Monday 8 April Open 4
L. & G. Singles Stableford Saturday 30 March
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Sunday 31 March
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 1 April   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 1 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 3 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 8 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 10 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 15 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 17 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 22 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 24 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 29 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 31 May
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 5 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 7 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 12 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 14 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 19 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 21 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 26 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 28 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 3 July   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 5 July   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 10 July   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 12 July   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 17 July   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 19 July
Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 24 July   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 26 July   Open 1
Start of Open Week Monday 29 July Monday 5 August Open 7
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 29 July
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Tuesday 30 July
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 31 July
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Thursday 1 August
Sunday 4 August Open 4
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 2 August
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Saturday 3 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Sunday 4 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 5 August
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford
Wednesday 7 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 9 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford
Wednesday 14 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 16
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford
Wednesday 21 August
  Open 1
L. & G. Seniors Singles Stableford Thursday 22 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 23 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford
Wednesday 28 August
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford
Friday 30 August
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 4 September   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 6 September   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford
Wednesday 11 September   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 13 September   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 18 September   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 25 September
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 27 September   Open 1

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Card of the Course

KeyData
White Par 73 SSS 73 6,793 yd's
Yellow Par 73 SSS 72 6,477 yd's
Red Par 74 SSS 75 5,711 yds
Blue Par 73 SSS 75 3 7,015 yd's

Card

Name

Hole

Blue

White

Yellow

Par

Index

Red

Par

Index

Ballyknock

1

345

340

332

4

14

315

4

14

Bridgers Stable

2

346

341

330

4

10

310

4

4

Judges Tower

3

164

159

155

3

16

137

3

18

Road Hole

4

495

481

472

5

18

420

5

6

Clare Island

5

355

348

340

4

12

328

4

10

Wheatpark

6

455

445

418

4

4

361

5

2

Old Canal

7

520

514

494

5

6

411

5

12

Saleen

8

469

435

397

4

2

428

4

8

The Churns

9

200

185

177

3

8

133

3

16

 

Out

3,349

3,248

3,115

36

 

2,843

37

 

Leenarevagh

10

531

497

489

5

13

442

5

3

Barrets Hill

11

434

423

411

4

3

337

4

1

Roman Island

12

231

220

205

3

7

199

3

7

Cleavelagh

13

448

437

421

4

1

330

4

5

Green Island

14

190

182

157

3

11

135

3

17

The Reek

15

586

564

523

5

5

408

5

13

Winters Hill

16

344

339

325

4

17

305

4

11

Old Carrowholly

17

336

328

310

4

15

292

4

15

Gibleen

18

566

555

521

5

9

420

5

9

 

In

3,666

3,545

3,362

37

 

2,868

37

 

 

Total

7,015

6,793

6,477

73

 

5,711

74

 

 

SSS

75

73

72

 

 

75

 

 

Notable rounds

Men's Course Record: 61 Sean McTernan Co. Sligo Golf Club

 Ladies Course Record: 73 Lillian O’Brien (4) 18/08/1996

Pro. Course Record: 65 Paul McGinley 27/04/2002

Members Achievements

Ellen Lonergan was selected on the Connacht Women’s Interprovincial Championship team at Moyvalley Golf Club from Tuesday 29th August to Thursday 31st August 2023.
Other members of the team were Vicki Conlon (Enniscrone Golf Club), Suzanne Corcoran (Portumna Golf Club), Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe Golf Club), Annabel Greham (Ballina Golf Club), Meabh McLoughlin (Co. Sligo Golf Club) and Emma Morrow (Galway Bay Golf Club).
They Captained by Anne Fahy (Portumna Golf Club) and Managed by Clodagh Hopkins (Woodbrook Golf Club).

Young Ellen Lonergan & Mary Kate Lonergan were selected on the Connaught Girl’s Under-18 Interprovincial Team played at Ballykisteen Golf Club on 21st and 22nd August 2023.
The other members of the team were Holly Cafferky (Ballinasloe Golf Club), Maebh McLoughlin, Jessica Reynolds & Sophie Reynolds (Co. Sligo Golf Club) and Riona Murphy (Oughterard).
They were Captained by Clodagh Hopkins (Woodbrook Golf Club) and Managed by Anne Fahy (Portumna).

The Girl's from Westport Golf Club won the All-Ireland Final of the Girls Inter-Club Series at Ballina Golf Club on Wednesday 24th August 2022.
They beat the Girls from Co. Louth Golf Club by 2-matches to 1-match in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final on the Wednesday the following morning they were drawn against Douglas Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final and recorded a similar result against the Cork Club.
they met the Girls From Doneraile Golf Club in the All-Ireland decider in the afternoon and again had a 2-matches to 1-match result.
First on the tee was Mary Kate Lonergan who won her match by 2-holes against Niamh O’Sullivan, next on the tee was Sarah Corrigan who beat Muireann O’Sullivan by 2 and 1 and in the bottom match Mary Kate McHale had a bad day when going down to Anna O’Brien by 6 and 5.

It is the second All-Ireland title for the four girls this year, after they won the Irish Girls' Junior Schools National Finals with Sacred Heart, Westport earlier this year.

The Ladies of Westport Golf Club won the Connacht Final of the Minor Cup at Gort Golf Club on Saturday 13th August 2022.

The Ladies of Westport Golf Club qualified for the Quarter-Finals of the All-Ireland series of the Minor Cup at Slieve Russell Golf Club on Wednesday 7th September 2022.
They were drawn against the Ladies from Ardee Golf Club but lost out by 3-matches to 2-matchs.
First on the tee was Mary Kate Lonergan who won her match by 4 and 3 against Annetta Durnin, she was followed by Mary Drumm who had a very convincing 5 and 4 win against Patricia Smyth, next on the tee was Anne Kelly who lost her match against Bernie Breen, in the penultimate match Sarah Coyle lost her match by 6 and 5 against Angela Hand, in the bottom and deciding match Aíne Kavanagh lost out by 4 and 3 against Helen Reilly.

The Girls of Westport’s A Team claimed the Connacht Provincial Girls U-19 Inter Club title by 4pts over County Sligo at Ballina Golf Club in July 2022.
The team on the day was Marykate Lonergan, Sarah Corrigan and Marykate McHale.

Westport Golf Club won the All-Ireland Final of the Irish Junior Cup on their home course when they beat Dun Laoghaire Golf Club by 4-matches to 1-match on Sunday 22nd September 2019.  
They were lead out by Ronan Hehir who had a comfortable 4 and 3 win against Brian Begley, he was followed by Ronan Mahon who beat Patrick McCann by 3 and 2, next on the tee was Anto Browne who had to go up the 19th before securing the point against Jamie Campbell, in the penultimate match Fergus Rothwell won his match by 2-holes against Kevin Giblin and the bottom match Shane Larkin lost his match by 2 and 1 against Sam Varian.
They drew Ulster Champions Malone Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on the Saturday and recorded a 4-matches to 1-match win over the Belfast club.
In the top match Ronan Hehir beat Luke O’Sullivan by 2 and 1, next on the tee was Ronan Mahon who won his match on the 18th against Fionn Dobbin, he was followed by Anto Browne who halved his match against Marco Deane, in the penultimate match Fergus Rothwell had a comfortable 3 and 2 win against Ben Connolly and the bottom match of Shane Larkin against Jamie Thompson was recorded as a halve when called-in.

Westport Golf Club won the Connaught Final of the Irish Junior Cup they beat Galway Golf Club by 3 and 2 in the Semi-Final and met Enniscrone in the Provincial Decider on their home course on Friday 9th August 2019.
They were led out by Ronan Hehir who won his match by 2 and 1 against Robert Jacob, he was followed by Ronan Mahon who lost his match against Connor Ruddy by 2-holes, next on the tee was Anto Browne who beat Padraic Clince by 3 and 2, in the penultimate match Fergus Rothwell lost out to Cormac Feeney by 4 and 2, with the Provincial pennant in the balance it was down to the bottom match when Shane Larkin beat Joseph Forde Jnr. by the minimum 1-hole and with it they can now return in September to participate in the All-Ireland Deciders.  

Westport Golf Club won the Connacht Final of the Irish Junior Cup when they beat Athlone Golf Club in the Semi-Final by 4-matches to 1-match and accounted for Loughrea Golf Club by 3½-matches to 1½-matches at Gort Golf Club on 9th August 2015.

First on the tee was Tony Bree who beat Paddy McMahon by 6 and 5, he was followed by Sam Gillivan who had a 5 and 4 win over Des Egan, next up was Anto Browne who halved his match with Brendan Dunne when called In on 20th in the penultimate match Fergus Rothwell beat James Walsh by 1-hole, in the bottom match Ronan Mahon lost out to Eamonn Hannon by7 and 6.

They made the long journey to Carton House to compete in the All-Ireland Finals and were drawn against Leinster Champions Dundalk Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on Wednesday 16th September.

Tony Bree led the way again and recorded a 2 and 1 win over Ciaran Sheridan, he was followed Anto Browne lost out to Eoin Murphy on the 19th next up was David Scott lost his match against Ricky Newell by 3 and 2, in the penultimate match Sam Gillivan had a 4 and 3 win over Josh Mackin, the bottom match went all the way to the 18th before Fergus Rothwell booked their place in the decider against Aaron King.

The following morning they were matched against Tony Bree was first out against Andrew Ervine but lost his match by 4 and 3 he was followed by Anto Browne who won his match by 2 and 1 against Jamie Campbell the Green Pennant hung on the 3rd match of David Scott against John Armstrong which went all the way to the 18th before the Antrim Club recorded a 1-hole win, in the penultimate match Sam Gillivan recorded a 3 and 2 win over David Winning in the bottom match of Fergus Rothwell against Michael Hayes the Ulster man recorded a 5 and 4 win, so Greenisland recorded their first ever All-Ireland pennant.

So it was not to be for Westport who were All-Ireland runners-up in 2013 at Royal Tara Golf Club and last won the Irish Junior Cup at Lahinch Golf Club in 1980.  

Westport Golf Club won the Connaught Final of the Irish Junior Cup when they beat Castlerea Golf Club by 3½ matches to 1½ match in the Provincial decider in 2013. They were led by Ronan Hehir who beat Adrian Gunning by 1-hole, he was followed by Tony Bree who had a 2 and 1 win over Liam Walsh, next up was Ronan Mahon who halved his match against Padraig Kilcummins when called in, the penultimate match of Jack Healy against Dara Bruen went Castlerea’s way by 1-hole, in the bottom match Shane Larkin had a comfortable 3 and 1 win over Aidan Mulvihill.
It was on to Royal Tara Golf Club for the National Deciders where they met Ulster Champions Slieve Russell in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on Wednesday 18th September. They were led this time by Shane Larkin who lost by 2-holes to Brendan McGowan, next up was Jack Healy who beat Darren Donohue by 3 and 1, he was followed by Tony Bree who had a comfortable 4 and 3 win over Brry Cunningham, the penultimate match of Ronan Hehir against Bryan Cribben went 2 and 1 to the men from the west, in the bottom match of Ronan Mahon was halved against Stephen Monteith to give a 3½ matches to 1½ match result.
They met a remarkably young Ballybunion team in the All-Ireland Final on the Thursday, Ronan Hehir lead them out against 16-year old John Molyneaux and lost out by 2-holes, he was followed by Jack Healey who lost his match by 3 and 1 against Frank Geary, next up was Ronan Mahon who halved his match against Senan Carroll, the penultimate match of Tony Bree against Richard Hanley finished on the 16th when Hanley chipped in, the bottom match of Shane Larkin was halved against Jason Lynch when called-in. So it was not to be for Westport who last won the Irish Junior Cup at Lahinch in 1980.

The Ladies of Westport Golf Club won the Connaught Final of the AA-Insurance ILGU inter-Club Junior Cup in 2007 they made the journey to Athlone Golf Club to compete in the National deciders; where they met Munster Champions Templemore Golf Club in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final and lost out by 4 matches to 1 match.

First on the tee Mary McDermott who lost to Josie Bourke by 2 and 1, she was followed by Marie Grimes lost her match against Kathleen Maher by 7 and 6, next up was Tara Fahy who halved her match with Olivia Collins, as did Marion Duffy against Mary Fitzpatrick, the bottom match of Ann Corcoran was a 7 and 5 lost to Mary Lou Carroll.

Westport Golf Club won the Connaught Final of the Irish Junior Cup when they beat Ballinasloe Golf Club by 3 and halve matches to 1 and halve matches at Enniscrone Golf Club on the 12th August 2006.

It was back to Enniscrone Golf Club for the National Finals, where they where drawn against Leinster Champions Castle Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on Wednesday 13th September.

First on the tee was Colm Walsh drawn against Castle’s Simon Lynch with Castle recording a 5 and 4 win. Anto Browne was next up against Ronan Burke, again the match went against Westport by 2 and 1. He was followed by Michael McGreal who lost out to Omer Bhamjee by 3 and 2. Ronan Mahon and Tony Bree both halved their matches with Ross Kinsella and Marc Dillon. So it was not to be for the men from the west who won the All-Ireland at Lahinch in 1980.

N. Kavanagh and C. O'Malley were selected on the Connacht team for the Interprovincial Matches played at Portmarnock Golf Club from 11th to 13th August 2004.

The Boys' of Westport Golf Club won the won the Connaught Schools Golf Championship when playing for Rice College, the team was Shane Collins, Michael McGreal, Cormac O’Halloran, Cathal O’Malley, Anthony Browne and Thomas McLoughlin they were coached by Joe Cuddy.

Westport Golf Club were Runners-Up to Portumna in the Connaught Final of the Irish Junior Cup at Galway Golf Club in 2002. The team was Dave O'Regan, Michael McGreal, Gar Golden, Tony Bree, Tom McLoughlin, Liam Gibbons, Niall Halpin, Liam Halpin and Padraic Higgins. They were captained by Pat Kearns.

Lady Captain Marion Duffy, Captain Haulie Hoban and J. Collins, qualified for the National Finals of the Mercedes-Benz Irish Independent Executive Golf Classic at The K Club on August 12th 2002.

Westport trio, Lady Captain Ann Duffy, Captain Pat Kearns and President Noel Carroll, got through the regional qualifiers of the Mercedes Benz-Irish Independent Executive Golf Tournament at Galway Bay Golf & Country Club in May 2001. Ann playing off 34, Pat off 14 and Noel off 14 returned a score of 77 points. They went on to compete in the National Finals at the K Club on 13th of August.

Prior to 2001:

Westport won the All-Ireland Irish Junior Cup at Lahinch G. C. in 1980. The team was L. Gibbons, G. McAleer, T. Joyce, M. Henehan, D. Joyce, P. O'Reilly G. Golden and they were Captained by F. Hope.

They won the Connaught Shield in 2000.

Westport won the County Cup in 1988 the team was G. Hughes, P. O'Reilly, P. Kennedy, C. O'Malley, J. Foley, J. Kelly, the late M. Cavaunagh, P. Hopkins, D. Kendrick and M. Kearns.

Ger Golden was President of the GUI in 1990.

The Ladies of Westport won the Linda Black Trophy in 1985, the team was Kay O’Brien, Maureen Flynn, Sheelagh Ryan, Bridie Hughes and Loretto O'Malley.

The boys' of Westport won the Connaught Section of the Irish Junior Foursomes, sponsored by Jefferson Smurfit plc. They were beaten by one hole in the final by Castletroy, in the National Final at Strandhill, on 21st August 2000.

Westport were beaten in the Fred Daly at Strandhill on 22nd August, 2000. They went down 3-2 to Banbridge. The team was Noel Kavanagh, Tony Bree, Michael Kearns, Neil McNulty and Cathal O'Malley. They won the Connaught Junior Inter Club the same year and in1999.

They won the Connaught Junior Foursomes in 1999.

Noel Kavanagh won the Connaught Boy's Championship in 2000.

Tony Bree won the Mayo Under-18 Championship in 2000.

Tom McLoughlin won the Mayo Under-16 Championship in 2000.

S. Underwood represented Connaught in 1988, and played Connaught Youths', in 1988.

On the 29th June 1997, in the "Golfer of the Year" Competition, Tommy Reilly (13) & Albert Gallagher (15) had holes-in-one on the 12th, followed by Jim Lyons (19) on the 14th.

Members who played representative golf for Country or Province;

Cathal O'Malley represented Ireland as a Senior International in 2008 playing 6-times won 3-matches halved one and lost 2-matches accumulating 7-points. He represented Ireland at international Youths level in 2004 playing 5-matches, won 2-matches and lost 3-matches accumulating 4-points. He represented Connacht at Senior Interprovincial level from 2004 to 2008 playing 18-times won 7-matches halved four and lost 7-matches accumulating 18-points. He represented Connacht as a Youth Interprovincial in 2005 playing 5-times won 1-matches and lost 4-matches accumulating 2-points. He represented Connacht at the Boys Interprovincial in 2001  playing 6-times won 0-matches halved one and lost 5-matches accumulating 1-point;

L. Golden represented Connacht at Senior Interprovincial level from 1959 to 1960 playing 10-times won 1-match and lost 9-matches accumulating 2-points;

Noel Kavanagh represented Connacht at Senior Interprovincial level from 2002 to 2004 playing 15-times won 5-matches and lost 10-matches accumulating 10-points. Herepresented Connacht at the Boys Interprovincial in 2000  playing 6-times won 4-matches and lost 2-matches accumulating 8-points;

S. Underwood represented Connacht at Senior Interprovincial level in 1988 playing 3-times won 1-matches and lost 2-matches accumulating 2-points. He represented Connacht as a Youth Interprovincial in 1988  playing 5-times won 1-match and lost 4-matches accumulating 2-points;

Cormac O’Halloran represented Connacht at the Boys Interprovincial in 2004  playing 4-times won 0-matches halved one and lost 3-matches accumulating 1-point;

History of Westport

Instituted 1908 affiliated 1927

The "Irish Golfers Guide" 1910 gives an instituted date of 1908 for Westport and reports "The course was nine-holes, two and a half miles from Westport Station. The Captain is given as W. H. Darley-Livingston, and the Hon. Secretary is A. G. Simpson, of the Bank of Ireland".
It would appear the club had some difficulties during the war years. In 1926, the club was restarted when a nine-hole course was opened at Carraholly, three and a half miles north of Westport: sometime between 1926 and 1939 the club extended to eighteen-holes.
In 1973, the club relocated in its present home where eighteen of the finest links holes are to be found. The Irish Close Championship was played here in 1997, 1985 and 1977.

Roll of Honour

Member

Year

Hon. Position

Maureen Walsh

1989

Ladies Captain

P. A. Redmond

1989

Men's Captain

M. Cavanaugh

1989

President

J. McAleer

1990

Ladies Captain

Colam O'Neill

1990

Men's Captain

Ger Golden

1990

President

Kay O'Brien

1991

Ladies Captain

Jack Bredin

1991

Men's Captain

Ger Golden

1991

President

Maureen Flynn

1992

Ladies Captain

Vincent Farrell

1992

Men's Captain

S. Walsh

1992

President

Brenda Gibson

1993

Ladies Captain

Terry Sheridan

1993

Men's Captain

S. Walsh

1993

President

Tina Whyte

1994

Ladies Captain

Michael J. McDonnell

1994

Men's Captain

P. A. Hopkins

1994

President

Gretta Murphy

1995

Ladies Captain

Val Murray

1995

Men's Captain

P. A. Hopkins

1995

President

Brid Ruddy

1996

Ladies Captain

Padraig Duffy

1996

Men's Captain

D. Blythe

1996

President

Marie Grimes

1997

Ladies Captain

Liam Friel

1997

Men's Captain

D. Blythe

1997

President

Karen Cox

1998

Ladies Captain

Dave McDermott

1998

Men's Captain

Liam Walsh

1998

President

Mary Dolan

1999

Ladies Captain

Brendan Burns

1999

Men's Captain

Liam Walsh

1999

President

Sal O'Connor

2000

Ladies Captain

Niall Halpin

2000

Men's Captain

Cathal Hughes

2000

President

Anne Duffy

2001

Ladies Captain

Pat Kearns

2001

Men's Captain

Cathal Hughes

2001

President

Marion Duffy

2002

Ladies Captain

Haulie Hoban

2002

Men's Captain

Coleman O'Neill

2002

President

Mary Barry

2003

Ladies Captain

John Gibbons

2003

Men's Captain

Colam O'Neill

2003

President

Mary Rowe

2004

Ladies Captain

Liam Walsh

2004

Men's Captain

Pat Murphy

2004

President

Clair McMyler

2005

Ladies Captain

Christy O'Malley

2005

Men's Captain

Pat Murphy

2005

President

Bridie Moran

2006

Ladies Captain

Willie Elliot

2006

Men's Captain

Padraic Duffy

2006

President

Kay Browne

2007

Ladies Captain

Tony McCabe

2007

Men's Captain

Padraig Duffy

2007

President

Nuala Hopkins

2008

Ladies Captain

Sean Walsh

2008

Men's Captain

Pat Bree

2008

President

Mary McNicholas

2009

Ladies Captain

Sean Fitzgerald

2009

Men's Captain

Hugh Murphy

2009

President

June Mathestein

2010

Ladies Captain

John Collins

2010

Men's Captain

Bridie Hughes

2010

President

Maura Jennings 2011

Ladies Captain

Tom Walsh 2011

Men's Captain

Niall Halpin 2011

President

June Mathestein 2012

Ladies Captain

Gerry Hughes 2012

Men's Captain

Liam Friel 2012

President

Nuala Moody 2013

Ladies Captain

Christy Madigan 2013

Men's Captain

Pat Kearns 2013

President

Maeve O'Farrell 2014 Ladies Captain
Joe Carty 2014 Men's Captain
Larry Hingerton 2014 President
Mary Drumm 2015 Ladies Captain
Padraig Kennedy 2015 Men's Captain
Joe Gibbons
2015 President
Marie Farrell
2016 Ladies Captain
Roland Kandiah 2016 Men's Captain
Mary Dolan
2016 President
Mairead Staunton
2017 Ladies Captain
Enda Lonergan
2017 Men's Captain
Gerry Hughes
2017 President
Maureen Keane 2018 Ladies Captain
Martin Gilen 2018 Men's Captain
Marion Duffy
2018 President
Mary McDermott 2019 Ladies Captain
David Scott 2019 Men's Captain
Vincent Farrell
2019 President
Deirdre Gavin 2020 Ladies Captain
Colin Browne 2020 Men's Captain
Mary McNicholas 2020 President
  2020 Junior Boys' Captain
  2020 Junior Girls' Captain
Sarah Coyle 2021 Ladies Captain
Eugene Lavelle 2021 Men's Captain
  2021 President
  2021 Junior Boys' Captain
  2021 Junior Girls' Captain
Abina O’Flynn 2022 Ladies Captain
Tom Mulqueen 2022 Men's Captain
Michael Henehan 2022 President
  2022 Junior Boys' Captain
  2022 Junior Girls' Captain
Colette Fleming 2023 Ladies Captain
Liam Murray 2023 Men's Captain
Anne Duffy 2023 President
Shane Brennan 2023 Junior Boys' Captain
Grace Donovan 2023 Junior Girls' Captain
2024 Ladies Captain
2024 Men's Captain
2024 President
2024 Junior Boys' Captain
2024 Junior Girls' Captain
Ellen Lonergan 2024 Lowest Ladies H'cap
Mary Kate Lonergan 2024 Lowest Ladies H'cap

Mary McDermott (9)

2024

Lowest Ladies H'cap

Harry Gillivan (-0.9)
2024 Lowest Men's H'cap

C. O'Malley

2024

Lowest Men's H'cap

Noel Kavanagh Jnr. (1)

2024

Lowest Men's H'cap

Holes in One at Westport

Member

Date

Hole

Club Used

Distance

Liam Gibbons

15 May 1999

 

 

 

Chris O'Malley

7 August 1982

12th

 

208 yd‘s

Padraig Walsh

25 June 1990

17th

 

333 yd‘s

Haulie Hoban

9 June 1996

3rd

 

142 yd‘s

Albert Gallagher

29 June 1997

12th

 

208 yd‘s

Tommy Reilly

29 June 1997

12th

 

208 yd‘s

Jim Lyons

29 June 1997

14th

 

180 yd‘s

Fred Molloy

19 September 1999

3rd

 

142 yd‘s

Gerry Walsh

20 October 1999

9th

 

196 yd‘s

Niall Halpin

17 June 2001

14th

 

180 yd‘s

Hugh Hanley

23 March 2002

14th

 

160 yd's

Maureen Walsh

5 May 2002

9th

 

122 yd's

Eugene Cranley

13 July 2002

3rd

 

141 yd's

Frankie Donoghue

3 August 2003

3rd

 

137 yd's

Joe Gibbons

21 September 2003

12th

 

220 yd's

Trevor Fitzgerald

14 March 2004

3rd

 

145 yd's

Bill Hopkins

6 June 2004

12th

 

220 yd's

John P. Kelly

26 January 2005

14th

 

140 yd's

Liam Friel

1 July 2005

14th

 

140 yd's

Peter McAnena

10 August 2007

14th

 

158 yd's

Dara O'Neill 20 April 2014 3rd   137 yd's
Sam Gillivan 4 May 2014 9th   185 yd's
Danny McLaughlin 28 April 2022      
 Mary Drumm
 3 August 2022
9th
   133 yd's
Pat McEvoy 4 February 2023 9th   196 yd's