Smurfit Course at The K Club
Contact
County Kildare
Ireland
Phone(s): +353 (0) 1 601 7200
Fax: +353 (0) 1 601 7297 Website: www.kclub.com
Description
The K Club, also known as Kildare Hotel & Country Club, boasts two Arnold Palmer-designed championship courses. The Palmer Smurfit Course was built to contrast with the original layout at the club, the Palmer Ryder Cup Course. Whereas the Ryder Cup Course is an American-style parkland layout, the Smurfit is more of a links course. Smurfit's unique 'inland links' design features dune-like mounding throughout. There are also fewer trees on the Smurfit Course, but there is the same abundant amount of water coming into play as its sister course is known for, if not more. One of the most dramatic water holes is the par-5 seventh, which features a vast man made rock, called the 'Swallow Quarry,' which rises 60 feet out of a lake that comes into play on the hole.
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Style | Links |
| Holes | 18 |
| Architect(s) | |
| Year built | 1991 |
| Guest Policy | Welcomed |
| Metal Spikes Allowed | Yes |
| Driving Range Available | Yes |
| Putting Green Available | Yes |
| Rental Carts Available | Yes |
| Rental Trolleys | Yes |
| Rental Clubs Available | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Pro Available | Yes |
| Teaching Pro | Yes |
| Golf School | Yes |
| Tee Times Welcomed | Yes |
| Other facilities | Practice Facilities, Hotel, Restaurant, Bar |
Scorecard
| Tee | Par | Length | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 7277 yd. | 0 | 0 |
| White | 72 | 6824 yd. | 0 | 0 |
| Green | 72 | 6244 yd. | 0 | 0 |
| Red | 72 | 5433 yd. | 0 | 0 |
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