The venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup and home to the Smurfit European Open Championship, this beautiful and challenging course is a fitting stage for the biennial match between the United States and Europe which is the ultimate test of a golfer's nerve and skill.

The Kclub is set in 210 acres of prime Kildare woodlands in the grounds of Straffan House, which had its orgins around AD550.

Founded: 1991
Holes: 18
Type: Parkland
Par: 72
Length: 7,178 (yrds)
Architect: Arnold Palmer
Location: Straffan, Co. Kildare