The K Club (Smurfit Course)
Inland Links Course in Straffan, Northern Ireland
The K Club, located in Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland, is a luxury resort featuring two Arnold Palmer-designed championship golf courses. The Smurfit Course, opened in 2003, is described as an inland links-style course with dramatic landscapes, dune-type mounding, clever bunkering, and challenging water features, including a significant rock-faced water feature at the 7th hole known as "Swallow Quarry." It is a par 72 course measuring 7,277 yards from the back tees. The K Club has hosted significant golf events, including the European Open. The resort also offers a five-star hotel, a spa with various facilities like indoor and outdoor pools, and multiple dining options.
The K Club
Straffan, Co. Kildare, W23 YX53
Par & Length
Par 72 | 7277 yards (Blue)
Par 72 | 6824 yards (White)
Par 72 | 6383 yards (Green)
Par 72 | 5433 yards (Red)
Course Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 449 | 179 | 603 | 394 | 403 | 436 | 600 | 144 | 464 | 551 | 365 | 214 | 468 | 394 | 376 | 457 | 202 | 578 | 3672 | 3605 | 7277 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 36 | 72 |
| S.I. | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
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Slope Rating
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Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 426 | 166 | 574 | 378 | 367 | 411 | 553 | 129 | 443 | 520 | 337 | 189 | 433 | 381 | 356 | 441 | 186 | 534 | 3447 | 3377 | 6824 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 36 | 72 |
| S.I. | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
N/A
Slope Rating
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Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 396 | 146 | 555 | 378 | 327 | 382 | 501 | 122 | 415 | 493 | 305 | 168 | 400 | 354 | 338 | 422 | 174 | 507 | 3222 | 3161 | 6383 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 36 | 72 |
| S.I. | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
N/A
Slope Rating
N/A
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 362 | 130 | 423 | 330 | 277 | 316 | 441 | 109 | 354 | 439 | 288 | 143 | 331 | 330 | 270 | 313 | 135 | 442 | 2742 | 2691 | 5433 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 36 | 72 |
| S.I. | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
N/A
Slope Rating
N/A
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
Course Features
Driving Range
Practice your long game at the full-length driving range
Putting Green
Perfect your putting stroke before your round
Chipping Green
Hone your short game skills at the dedicated chipping area
Professional Instruction
PGA qualified coaches available for lessons
Club Rental
Quality golf clubs available for rent
Buggy Hire
Electric carts to make your round more comfortable
Pro Shop
Stock up before or after your round from the pro shop
Restaurant
Enjoy excellent dining options in comfortable surroundings
Changing Rooms
Changing rooms with showers to use before and after a round
Lodging Onsite
Stay and play with the on-site accommodation options, perfect for golf breaks and longer visits.
Location & Contact Information
Phone
+353 (1) 601 7200
reservations@kclub.ie
Address
Straffan, Co. Kildare W23 YX53
Website
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