Kildare Golf Courses - K Club Hotel

Ranked regularly in the top 3 parkland golf courses in Ireland, this Palmer designed golf haven is a must play 'badge of honour' that has hosted the top golf players in the world. The Ryder Cup in 2006 and 11 European Opens testify the importance of The Palmer Ryder Cup Course to European Golf.

It is unlikely that you will be asked to tackle the course from the championship tees, but this should in no way diminish the excitement of pitting your wits against Arnold Palmer, for, in a sense, this is precisely what you are about to do.

Special Golf Holes to note:

• 4th (Arnold's Pick)

• 7th (Michael's Favourite)

• 16th (Inish More)

• 17th (Half Moon)

The best way to describe The Smurfit Course at The K Club is that of an inland links. However, its true attributes do not stop there. The course has many dramatic landscapes with dune type mounding throughout. This assists in making the course into a true Championship Golf Course with many vantage points for spectators to view golf professionals at work.

Special Golf Holes to note:

• 3rd (Kingfisher Realm)

• 4th (Heron Pond)

• 7th (Swallow Quarry)

• 16th (Little Grebe Dive)

• 17th (Otter's Holt)

• 18th (Swan Island)