The K Club was designed by Arnold Palmer and has a par of 72. Covering 220 acres of prime Kildare woodland and featuring 11 lakes and the River Liffey, the course gives all players a demanding game - a golfing dream.

The river Liffey divides to from the tiny island of Inismor, just below the terraced approaches to the 19th Century Straffan House. The river, made famous in the writings of James Joyce, is just one of 11 splendid water features which Arnold Palmer embodied into his design. When planning the course, the great American golfer said he looked forward to making the course "a blend of pleasure, skill and challenge". He has provided up to 4 boxes at most tees, with the back tees providing a real championship test.

The ancient estate parkland over which the fairways roll is adored with magnificent mature trees and exotic plants, providing visual splendour and a great golfing challenge. Overlooking all, is the opulent and elegant Staffan House, the home of the luxurious Kildare Hotel and Country Club. The course opened in 1991 and todate has hosted the Irish Professionals P.G.A Championships and the Jonny Walker P.G.A Cup 1992. The club hosted the European Open in 1995.