Omagh Golf Club expanded from a tough nine-hole stretch built by renowned course designer G.L. Baillie in 1910 to an 18-hole course in 1983. Thanks to the skillful design of Don Patterson, a professional and golf architect, the new-look Omagh soon established itself as one of the province’s best parkland courses.
The Golfing Union of Ireland regularly chooses the course, which has over 600 members, to hold competitions (GUI). Omagh is renowned for its difficult par fours and fast-paced greens, and it offers the best golf challenge in West Tyrone. The Drumragh River flows through the first nine holes, and members can testify to the challenge of the middle stretch, where golfers must ‘aim’ to avoid the ominous trap.
The final nine holes, which are nicely finished by a tempting par four through a stretch of woodland, provide stunning views of Omagh and beyond. Thanks to a major drainage improvement completed in 2000, the club now has a course that is in great condition all year. A hotly contested Winter League and numerous social excursions in January and February show the course’s year-round potential.
