Donal and Padraig
On Galway we only have a little information as follows:
DSH suggest there are conflicting reports of AM's involvement. Revision of existing course by Colt, Mackenzie & Alison from 1925-30. Both Hawtree and C&W lists as a redesign but with no date. Club history section on website says that new land for the course was acquired in April 1924 and the firm of Colt and Alison was engaged - Dr Mackenzie visited the site and staked out the positions of tees and greens in one day. The first 9 holes opened in April 1925 and it took a further 4 years to complete.
Not a lot there as you can see, but I'm not sure anyone from our research team has ever approached the club directly to see what they have in their archives in the way of minutes, letters, reports etc. Some local help would be much appreciated :-)
I certainly believe there is lots more to be discovered about Mackenzie's various trips to Ireland.
Padraig
Look forward to the Mac mentions when you dig them out and we will add them for the 17th!