Most clubs welcome non-members but it is usually necessary to reserve a tee time. Advance credit card payment or guarantee for green fees may be required as well as handicap information. Some clubs have clubs for hire, and the larger clubs may have caddies available if booked in advance.

Lahinch Golf Club:  Tel: +353 65 7081003.
www.lahinchgolf.com
Lahinch is undoubtedly one of the world's classic links. It has all the ingredients of greatness: a glorious setting, a rich history, superb natural terrain and, where man has 'intervened', it has been through the hands of some of the greatest designers in the history of the game.  It also has a pair of notorious blind holes, a ruined castle and goats that roam freely on the dunes.  Founded 1892.  Old Course, links.  Castle Course, links.  20 miles (32 km) from Ballyvaughan.

Doonbeg Golf Club:  Tel: +353 65 9055246.  www.doonbeggolfclub.com
Doonbeg is designed to be the ultimate golf experience. Designed by Greg Norman, the links, situated between 1.5 miles of crescent-shaped beach and centuries-old sand dunes, has ocean vistas from the green, fairway, or tee on 16 of the 18 holes. Opened in July 2002, Doonbeg has quickly gained international acclaim.  37 miles (59 kms) from Ballyvaughan.

Ballybunion Golf Club: Tel: +353 68 27146. www.ballybuniongolfclub.ie
Located in County Kerry, and easily accessible via the Shannon Car Ferry, Ballybunion is one of the historic and most demanding of Irish links.  Old Course, links.  Cashen Course, links.  64 miles from Ballyvaughan.

Galway Bay & Country Club: Tel: +353 91 790503.   www.galwaybaygolfresort.com
Designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr., this championship P.G.A. course is challenging; spectacular setting.  24 miles (38 km.) from Ballyvaughan.

Spanish Point Golf Club.  Tel: +353 65 7084198.  
www.spanishpointgolfclub.com
This nine hole links is very challenging; golf here and enjoying the wonderful setting beside Spanish Point beach.  28 miles(45 km. From Ballyvaughan).

Kilkee Golf Club.  Tel : +353 (0)65 9056048.  www.golfeurope.com/clubs/kilkee/index.htm

Gort Golf Club.   Tel: +353 91 632244.
www.gortgolf.com/
20 miles (32 km) from Ballyvaughan.

Ennis Golf Club.  Tel. +353 65 6824074. 
www.ennisgolfclub.com/
25 miles (40 km) from Ballyvaughan.

Woodstock Golf Club (outside Ennis). 
www.woodstockgolfclub.com 
(23 miles, 46 km from Ballyvaughan).

Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club, Newmarket-on-Fergus:
Tel : +353 (0)61 368444. 
www.golfeurope.com/clubs/dromoland_castle
Dromoland is one mile from Newmarket on the N7 road, direction Limerick.

Adare Manor Golf Club:  Tel : +353 (0)61 396566.  http://www.adaregolfclub.com/
 Great international championship course located outside Limerick, in grounds of Adare Manor.

Loughrea Golf Club: Tel : +353 (0)91 41049.  www.golfeurope.com/clubs/loughrea