Kildare
Overview
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.
Why Play Golf Here
The K Club's Palmer North Course hosted the 2006 Ryder Cup, the first ever played in Ireland, and remains one of the country's premier resort tests; its sister Palmer South Course, a bolder inland-links design, hosted the Smurfit European Open three times. Set along the River Liffey in County Kildare, the resort sits close enough to Dublin for an easy airport transfer while offering a genuinely self-contained golf trip across two distinct courses.
- Best time to visit
- April to October for the most reliable conditions; the resort operates year-round.
- Nearest airports
- Dublin Airport (DUB) — approximately 17 miles / 30–35 minutes' drive
- Recommended stay
- 1–2 nights
Featured Courses
Where to stay
The K Club Resort
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.
- Golf access
- On-site accommodation at the resort itself, immediately adjacent to both the Palmer North and Palmer South courses.
- Restaurants & evenings
- The resort has its own dining options on site; Straffan village and nearby Naas offer further choice.
- Families
- The resort's spa, grounds along the River Liffey, and proximity to Dublin give non-golfing companions plenty of options.