The K Club
Straffan, Co Kildare, Kildare, Eire, Ireland
Tel: (01) 6017200 | Website: http://www.kclub.ie/
Golf Club Overview
The Palmer Course is, quite simply, one of Europe's most spectacular courses. It charms, it entices and invariably, brings out the very best in your game. 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.Golf Club Information
Location: From Dublin Airport 23 miles/37km - 40 minutes approximately (N4/M4) Take the M1 from the Airport and follow the signs for the M50. Continue on the M50 until the Westlink Toll Bridge. After the bridge take an immediate exit (Junction 7) and follow the N4. The N4 becomes the M4 Motorway, exit at the Naas/Maynooth junction heading for Naas. Continue for approximately 5 miles/8km, through Straffan village. The Hotel is 1/2 mile past Straffan on the right hand side. From Dublin City 17 miles/27km - 40 minutes approximately There are two routes from the city - the N4/M4 (see previous) or the N7 N7 Take the N7 (Naas Road) to traffic lights at Kill (village on the left). Turn right at the lights. Approximately 3 miles/5km (T junction) turn right. Approximately 1/2 mile/800m turn left (signpost for Kildare Hotel & Country Club). 1 mile to the Hotel on the left
Latest Reviews
Rated by Michael Noel on 23rd July 2008Golf course review of The K Club
I played the Palmer course on July 18, 2008 and am in shock and awe at the beauty and difficulty of this magnificent course. But as the previous review noted that it brings out the best, I actually played a very poor round hitting at least a dozen balls into water and therefore 13 over my handicap.
Right up there with the Old Course, Carnoustie, Glen Eagles (all three courses), Kingsbarns and many in the USA. That said, this is still the best course I've ever played.
The other thing noted above "but still you will be unprepared for the ensuing drama" is an understatement. Every shot from every position on this course is a do or die shot, every location on this course is a photographers dream. Sunset over the 18th the day I was there is one of the most stunning landscape photos I've ever taken.
The 7th, 16th and 17th holes are out of this world gorgeous.The Course
Rated by Christopher Hughes on 6th January 2008Golf course review of The K Club
Fantastic course - played from white tees on Sunday 16 December 2007.
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Rated by Martin Waters on 9th November 2009Golf course review of The K Club
Good test of golf
Value for money
Rated by Michael Noel on 23rd July 2008Golf course review of The K Club
I played the Palmer course on July 18, 2008 and am in shock and awe at the beauty and difficulty of this magnificent course. But as the previous review noted that it brings out the best, I actually played a very poor round hitting at least a dozen balls into water and therefore 13 over my handicap.
Right up there with the Old Course, Carnoustie, Glen Eagles (all three courses), Kingsbarns and many in the USA. That said, this is still the best course I've ever played.
The other thing noted above "but still you will be unprepared for the ensuing drama" is an understatement. Every shot from every position on this course is a do or die shot, every location on this course is a photographers dream. Sunset over the 18th the day I was there is one of the most stunning landscape photos I've ever taken.
The 7th, 16th and 17th holes are out of this world gorgeous.
Rated by Christopher Hughes on 6th January 2008Golf course review of The K Club
Fantastic course - played from white tees on Sunday 16 December 2007.
