Course Spotlights

The K Club -- Host Venue to 13 European Opens and 1 Ryder Cup

A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Irelands 1st AA Red Star Property, The K Club boasts 69-room and 19 Garden Apartments, a grand Irish country retreat, set amid 550-acres of pristine parkland on a mile long private stretch of the River Liffey.  An elegantly restored 19th Century Georgian mansion estate, the K Club is set on the former the site of Straffan House, which was originally modeled after a French chateau by Hugh Barton in 1832, the grandson of legendary winemaker Thomas Barton. Converted into a luxury hotel and country club in 1991, the opening of The K Club was a landmark moment in the Irish hospitality industry, creating new standards of Irish décor and service that have not been surpassed.

The K Club is home to 2 Championship Golf Courses - The Palmer Course, venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup, hailed among Europe’s greatest courses, and The Smurfit Course, host to the European Open from 1995 to 2007, a challenging Links inspired course. In addition to two 18-hole championship golf courses. The K Club also hosts the luxurious - 20,000 sq-ft K Spa that is hailed among the finest spas in Europe and certainly the best in Ireland.

Located approximately 35 kilometers (22 miles) drive from Dublin City and just 38 Kilometers (24 miles) from Dublin Airport, The K Club pair’s old-world charm, service and ambiance with modern comforts in a luxurious residential setting. Opulent, classical surroundings reflect elements of Ireland's history and reveal the best of luxury accommodation.

The Palmer Clubhouse

The Arnold Palmer Room
Replete with a terrace overlooking the 18th green and 10th fairway of the championship Palmer Course, this newly refurbished room is a strong favorite with repeat guests.  Ideal for large business and social meetings, the Arnold Palmer Room is fully air conditioned, and has a dedicated bar and private entrance. (Capacity: 130 round tables, 120 theatre style, 96 classrooms style, 70 cabaret style)

The Hotel

From the moment you walk through the doors of Ireland's K Club, you are met with the highest standards of gracious living in a 5 star hotel just 40 minutes from Ireland's capital city and Dublin international airport. Opulent, classical surroundings reflect elements of Ireland's history and reveal the best of luxury accommodation. You are assured of the warmest of welcomes from the most discretely helpful people you are likely to meet..

Two championship golf courses, a luxury spa, the best of Irish cuisine and an idyllic river setting complete the picture - the perfect venue for a vacation, conference, wedding, weekend break or golfing holiday in Ireland.

A Luxurious Resort

Set amongst 550 acres of County Kildare countryside by the river Liffey, this elegantly restored country house was opened in 1991 as a luxurious hotel
and country club and now offers you the highest standards of comfort,
service and cuisine.

Grading

• Top Resort in Europe - 2005 Conde Nast Traveler
• 5 Red Star graded by the Automobile Association
• RAC Gold Ribbon
• Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
• Egon Ronay Irish Hotel of the Year 1997.

Chosen as the Venue for the Ryder Cup 2006

Indulge in a round of golf on one of our two Arnold Palmer designed golf courses chosen as the venue for that historic Ryder Cup Match in 2006 or simply relax in The K Spa before treating yourself to dinner in the elegant Byerley Turk Restaurant or stylish Legends Restaurant or Monza Restaurant.

Other Activities at the K Club include:

• Fly fishing on the River Liffey
• Course fishing
• Clay pigeon shooting
• Horse riding
• Gymnasium
• The K Spa