Bill Murray At Galway Bay Golf

When Bill Murray Visited Galway Bay Golf

At Galway Bay Golf, we love welcoming people to enjoy our headland golf course and clubhouse experiences. After all, as much as we love looking out on our picturesque oceanside offering, it looks best when people are out there enjoying its challenges. 

Over the years, we have had lots of visitors – including a number of famous faces and sporting icons. It’s safe to say that Hollywood legend Bill Murray ticks both of those boxes. He visited us in 2021 and was hosted by the Connacht Hospitality Group during his Galway stay.  

Of course, Bill Murray is acting royalty, having starred in over 75 movies and dozens of episodes of television, so when he joined us during his golfing tour of the West of Ireland it was a genuine honour. The film icon’s visit was part of a tour of courses along the Wild Atlantic Way as he was filming with Tom Coyne’s The Links Life series.  

Having starred in such films as Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, and Lost in Translation, Bill has achieved enormous success in his career.

Bill Murray, the actor, wearing a navy cap and a vibrant Hawaiian shirt stands at Galway Bay Golf, gazing into the distance. The stunning backdrop features the golf course’s rolling fairways, a water hazard, and the shimmering blue waters of Galway Bay under a bright sky dotted with fluffy white clouds.
Bill Murray dressed in a vibrant Hawaiian shirt, beige trousers, and a navy cap is lining up a putt on the pristine green at Galway Bay Golf Resort. The stunning course stretches out behind him, featuring rolling fairways, a peaceful water hazard, and lush natural surroundings. The bright blue sky with scattered white clouds adds to the perfect golfing atmosphere.

Bill is a true lover of golf – in addition to being a Hall of Fame caddy, he’s an avid golfer who loves to play on amazing courses. So, it was fantastic to showcase our gem of an oceanside course in Galway to him.  

The weather during Bill’s excursion across our 18 holes was phenomenal, and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing him make the most of the venture – you can see how he teed off on the first hole here, and the rest of his round was equally accomplished. 

Bill is now a deserved honorary member of Galway Bay Golf, and we can’t wait for him to return to us in the very near future – we’ll be ready with a pint or two of Guinness as well!

Anyone looking for a visual golf treat that encapsulates the spirit of Ireland would do well to watch The Links Life with Tom Coyne, Bill Murray, and Family. Released on Amazon US over Christmas 2022, the documentary provides a heart-warming and fascinating look at some of Ireland’s best links courses

The documentary follows New York Times bestselling author Tom Coyne as he travels with the Hollywood actor Bill Murray, meeting all sorts of interesting and knowledgeable characters along the way.

The West of Ireland
Unsurprisingly, there are several West of Ireland courses featured on the documentary, including our very own Galway Bay Golf which they visit at the end of their memorable trip.

Galway Bay Golf’s course, designed by famous golfer Christy O’Connor Jnr., features 18 holes in a picturesque setting that truly does justice to the amazingly beautiful backdrop of Galway Bay.

Travelling to Ireland

For anyone travelling into Shannon Airport, Galway Bay Golf is less than an hour’s drive away and offers an incredible welcome for anybody who wants to test their skills while savouring the truly awesome landscape of Oranmore’s coastline.

Four men, including Bill Murray, sit on a stone wall at Galway Bay Golf, enjoying a lighthearted conversation with smiles and laughter. Dressed in casual golf attire, including vibrant Hawaiian shirts and caps, they overlook the stunning coastal landscape of rolling fairways and the shimmering waters of Galway Bay. The bright blue sky and blooming flowers add to the relaxed and scenic atmosphere.
Bill Murray, the actor, in a vibrant Hawaiian shirt and beige trousers relaxes on a stone wall at Galway Bay Golf Resort, lying back with his hands resting on his chest. Bright pink flowers bloom beside him, adding a splash of color to the scene. In the background, the perfectly manicured fairways and greens of the golf course stretch out, creating a peaceful and picturesque setting under the sunny blue sky.
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