Familiar Faces

Galway Bay Golf’s team takes pride in offering a one-of-a-kind experience at our headland course – from our 2 Iron Bar & Restaurant to the phenomenal panoramic views.

We’re delighted to be such a popular spot where you can enjoy a round of golf on our 18-hole course as well as savouring a relaxing experience in our spectacular surroundings.

So much so, in fact, that we are always welcoming familiar and famous faces to our facilities.

Mick McCarthy

Mick McCarthy, former Republic of Ireland soccer player and manager, in a light blue button-up shirt stands in front of a stained-glass sign displaying the Galway Bay Golf Resort logo, mounted on a stone wall. A wooden table beside him holds colorful golf caps, brochures, and magazines, creating a welcoming clubhouse atmosphere.

The former Republic of Ireland manager and player Mick McCarthy is one of the most iconic names in the history of Irish soccer.

He helped guide the Green Army to the 2002 World Cup finals and has enjoyed a glittering career.

Welcoming soccer royalty to Galway Bay Golf was a real treat, and we hope to see Mick again in the near future. 

Bill Murray

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. Continue reading about Bill’s visit here.

John McGinley

John McGinley, American actor, dressed in warm golf attire stands with arms crossed, smiling in front of a large green sign at Galway Bay Golf, announcing the upcoming luxury hotel & spa. The sign features the resort’s signature tree logo and an artist’s rendering of the new development. The bright yet breezy weather highlights the excitement of future enhancements to the golf destination.

The famous American actor visited Galway Bay Golf to experience our impressive facilities.

Known best for his role as Perry Cox in Scrubs, John C. McGinley has built an incredible career over the years, starring in a whole host of prominent film and television roles. It was fantastic to welcome John to our premises, and we hope to see him return soon. 

Denis Taylor

A group of five golfers, including snooker legend Denis Taylor, pose for a photo at Galway Bay Golf, standing in front of a stone wall with the course’s rolling fairways and the scenic waters of Galway Bay in the background. Dressed in golf attire, they smile under a partly cloudy sky, capturing a moment of camaraderie at this stunning coastal course.

The Northern Irish snooker legend swapped the snooker cue for the golf club when he visited Galway Bay Golf in mid-2023.

Denis Taylor’s victory over Steve Davis in the 1985 World Snooker Championship is lauded as one of the best matches of all time.

Séamus Power

Pro golfer, Seamus Power wearing sunglasses, a grey and black polo shirt, and light shorts stands on a perfectly manicured tee box at Galway Bay Golf, smiling against the stunning backdrop of the course’s rolling fairways and the shimmering waters of Galway Bay. The bright blue sky and lush green landscape highlight the beauty of this coastal golf destination.

Pro Golfer Séamus Power is a recognisable face on the PGA Tour, and the Waterford-born player has long impressed spectators with his exciting approach.

It was fantastic to welcome him to Galway Bay Golf to experience our Christy O’ Connor Jr-designed course. After all, it was designed to be rewarding, even for skilled pros like Power.

Joe Canning

Galway hurling legend Joe Canning prepares to take a powerful swing in the high-tech TrackMan golf simulator at Galway Bay Golf. The simulator screen displays a virtual golf course, while a promotional banner beside him highlights the cutting-edge training technology. The indoor setup features turf flooring, creating a realistic and immersive practice environment.

They say the skills and hand-eye coordination required for hurling is mimicked strongly in golf – and vice-versa.

So, it was little surprise to see Galway hurling legend Joe Canning take so seamlessly to golf when he visited us.  Joe Canning has won pretty much every hurling accolade there is to win, and we thoroughly enjoyed showing him around our facilities.

Connacht Rugby Players

Members of Connacht Rugby team pose with a navy blue golf cart at Galway Bay Golf, dressed in warm athletic gear for a round on the course. Two players sit inside the cart, holding golf clubs, while the other two stand beside it, smiling for the photo. The lush green fairways and coastal landscape provide a scenic backdrop under a partly cloudy sky.

We love the province’s daring and talented rugby team, and we have always enjoyed welcoming Connacht Rugby to Galway Bay Golf.

Swapping one code for another is rarely an easy feat, but the Connacht athletes always make light work of exchanging the hallowed turf of the Sportsground for our manicured greens and wide-open fairways. 

Galway GAA Players

A group of Galway GAA Players stand on the fairway at Galway Bay Golf, each holding a club and smiling for the photo. Two are dressed in matching grey and maroon sports tops, while the others wear purple polo shirts. The stunning course landscape, with rolling greens and a distant coastal view, provides a beautiful backdrop for their round.

It’s always a thrill when a top athlete visits Galway Bay Golf, and we have been lucky to welcome the superstars of Galway GAA football to our course.

Damien Comer, Paul Conroy, Cathal Mannion, and Pádraic Mannion stopped by to savour a round of golf at our headland course, and these serial winners enjoyed the experience of our challenging course. 

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