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Kildare, Ireland
The K Club — Palmer North Course
Arnold Palmer's Ryder Cup course at The K Club, the first Ryder Cup ever staged in Ireland.
Course overview
The Palmer North Course at The K Club opened in 1991, designed by Arnold Palmer on the banks of the River Liffey in County Kildare. It hosted the 2006 Ryder Cup, the first time the event was staged in Ireland. The course is part of a full resort with an on-site hotel, and visitors can book tee times directly with no handicap certificate required.
The essentials
- Architect
- Arnold Palmer
- Established
- 1991
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,721 m
- Location
- County Kildare, Ireland
Character & atmosphere
A polished parkland course along the River Liffey, with water in play on several holes and greens built to tournament standard. Resort-scale and manicured rather than rugged, rewarding accurate approach play over raw distance.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Arnold Palmer, opened in 1991.
- Part of a full golf resort, with facilities on site.
Facilities
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Dublin Airport (DUB) is the main gateway, approximately 17 miles away — around 30–35 minutes' drive. Visitors can book tee times directly with the resort with no handicap certificate required; all tee times are pre-paid at booking.
Where to stay
Staying at The K Club itself is the simplest option — accommodation on site, immediately beside the Ryder Cup course, with Dublin Airport under 40 minutes away by car. The wider Kildare countryside, known for its stud farms and the River Liffey, rewards a quiet night away from the city.
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Ireland's inland resort golf country, home to The K Club's two Arnold Palmer courses — Palmer North, the 2006 Ryder Cup venue, and Palmer South.