[1] The origins of golf in Tuam go back to the early 1900s when two local businessmen holidayed in the town of Harrogate in England.

[2] Initially located in the townland of Cloonascragh (on land owned by one of the two businessmen), Tuam Golf Club opened in 1904 with 60 members.

[citation needed] In 1948 Christy O'Connor Snr came to the club as a professional, offering golf lessons to the local community.

[citation needed] In the mid-1970s, the club moved to its current location at Barnacurragh, with the course designed by Eddie Hackett.

Improvement works continued over the years with Christy O'Connor Jnr advising the club.