Course History
Since 1994
For a relatively young course, we are steeped in history, spanning from War time through Amelia Earhart’s landing and the eventual opening of the course in 1994.
Foyle Golf Timeline
| 1916 | Gallagher Family moved from Ramelton, Co. Donegal and set up farm at Springfield |
| 1932 | Amelia Earhart landed her plane in a pasture, having flown from Newfoundland, USA |
| 1962 | Dairy Farm Fresian herd sold, and land let |
| 1973 | Rob Gallagher established beef fattening and arable farming enterprise |
| 1991 | Beef herd sold, the idea for a golf course was born, and extensive drainage commenced on the land |
| 1992 | Golf course construction began in earnest, spanning almost three years |
| 1994 | Foyle Golf Centre opened its doors to the public |
| – March: 9 Hole opened | |
| – July: 18 Hole and Pitchers Restaurant opened | |
| – November: Driving Range opened | |
| 2001 | £1m extension completed on clubhouse extension and Pitchers Wine Bar & Restaurant |
| 2002 | Driving range extended with extra 6 bays, video analysis teaching facility and reception area |
| 2004 | 4th and 5th holes altered to include what is now arguable the most challenging hole on the course |
| 2012 | 3,000sqft extension to driving range with Golf Store Europe and major facelift to bays and entrance |
| 2013 | Golf Reception renovated |
