Anyone who has watched the Irish Open this week will probably have been impressed by the golf course on display.
The tournament rotates venues annually, and on this occasion, The K Club in County Kildare was selected.
It’s an amazing golf club that the world’s best players enjoy, but amateur golfers can also test themselves on the same course.
The Golfing Gazette has all the important information about the 2025 Irish Open host, including green fees and membership details.
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Golf courses at The K Club
There are two 18-hole parkland golf courses at The K Club: Palmer North and Palmer South. Both were designed by and named after legendary golfer Arnold Palmer.
Palmer North is a 7,441-yard-long par 72 for the players in the Irish Open field. 2011 Open champion Darren Clarke holds the course record (60).
The par-72 Palmer South is slightly easier than the North course, but it has still hosted DP World Tour events in the past.
How much does it cost to play at The K Club?
The Palmer North costs a lot more than the Palmer South, but both green fees are cheaper than those at most PGA or DP World Tour courses.
The K Club also offers significantly cheaper rates to guests staying at the on-site hotel.
| Season | Guest/Visitor | Palmer North | Palmer South |
| April – October | Hotel Guests | €165 ($193) | €90 ($105) |
| Visitor | €245 ($287) | €125 ($147) | |
| November – March | Hotel Guests | €100 ($117) | €60 ($70) |
| Visitor | €130 ($152) | €90 ($105) |
Buggies and golf clubs are available to hire for €60 ($70) each. Electric trollies cost €25 ($29), and push trollies are only €5 ($6).
Golfers do not require handicap certificates to play at The K Club. However, the club recommends that only good players take on the Palmer North.
Membership at The K Club
The K Club offers four membership options: Country Club, Straffan Golf Club, Corporate, and International.
Straffan Golf Club offers unlimited access to the golf course, driving range, putting green, and practice facilities at the Palmer South.
Country Club includes everything on the Palmer North and South courses, as well as the K Golf World indoor simulator and the health and wellness facilities.
The price for each package is not disclosed, but interested golfers can find more information on The K Club website.
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