Golf

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11 Aug

Kildare is somewhat of a golfers paradise with its flat landscape and many mature woodlands which offer course designers a blank canvas to develop courses. With over 20 golf courses, Kildare proudly hosts both the oldest golf club, in the Royal Curragh Golf Club and, arguably the most famous club in the country, The K Club. In recent years there have been many major golf competitions held in Kildare such as the 2006 Ryder Cup, the 2013 Irish Open and 2016 Women’s World Amateur Team Championships. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a listing of courses in the county.

The Royal Curragh Golf Club

There are records of golf being played at The Curragh since 1852, and Ireland's oldest golf club and course, The Royal Curragh was established in 1858. The golf course is situated in a beautiful scenic location in the heart of the Curragh Plains set within rolling landscape and many mature native Irish trees dotted around the course.

Find out more about Royal Curragh Golf Club here

Cill Dara Golf Club

Cill Dara Golf Club is a great course for both beginners and experienced golfers. Founded in 1920, the club boasts fast greens, particuluarly in the summer months. The clubhouse at Cill Dara Golf Club is modern and comfortable with a relaxed atmosphere and tasty food under chef, Hugh Rintoul.

Find out more about Cill Dara Golf Club here

The K Club

Arguably Ireland's most famous golf club, The K Club has hosted many famous golf tournaments including, The Ryder Cup in 2006, and the Smurfit European Open. Set in 550 acres of idyllic Kildare countryside, The K Club offers golfers 36 of the most exciting and dramatic holes and the promise to challenge and excite players with treacherous rough, water hazards in abundance, long greens and undulating fairways.

Find out more about The K Club here

Athy Golf Club, Athy

http://www.athygolfclub.com/

00 353 59 863 1729

Carton House, The O’ Meara Course, Maynooth

http://www.cartonhousegolf.com/

00 353 1 505 2000

Carton House, The Montgomerie Course, Maynooth

www.cartonhouse.com

00 353 1 505 2000

Castlewarden Golf Club, Straffan

www.castlewardengolfclub.com