Killeen Castle Golf Course

Killeen Castle Golf Course

Set in the shadow of the imposing Killeen Castle, the layout at Killeen Castle Golf Club is spread over 350 acres of magnificent natural woodland, with some absolutely stunning holes. After your round enjoy the comfort of the clubhouse, with its state-of-the-art locker rooms, onsite physiotherapy, fine dining and relaxed bar area.

A Brief History

Measuring at 6,743 yards, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at Killeen Castle Golf Club will test both your length and accuracy. With the signature Nicklaus bunkers dotted around the course, and water coming into play on 9 of the 18 holes, you will have to play well to avoid these hazards throughout your round. Hosting the Solheim Cup in 2011, this is further recognition that it is one of the best courses in Dublin. Installed with almost 500 miles of drainage channels and capped by over 40,000 tonnes of sand, the Killeen Castle fairways are defined in many places by mature trees (over seven thousand were transplanted during construction) with small ponds featuring prominently at a number of holes.

Killeen Castle Golf Club hosted the revived Ladies Irish Open in 2010, when Sophie Gustafson won the event by one stroke. The Irish Open remained here in 2011, when Suzann Pettersen overpowered the field in a six-stoke victory march to the title.

Featured holes

Killeen Golf Club in Ireland has many challenging holes, including Hole 5, Hole 6, Hole 8, and Hole 13.

• Hole 5 - Considered one of the most difficult holes on the course.
• Hole 6 - The second par 3, and some say it's the most difficult of the three par 3s.
• Hole 8 - A difficult par 4 that requires a small fade off the tee to hit the fairway.
• Hole 13 - A long and demanding hole with a stream in front of the green

Best Known For: It's strategic location and inviting atmosphere

Located just 30 minutes from Dublin Airport and the city centre, the Killeen Resort ensures real convenience for international and domestic visitors alike. At the heart of their golf offering is the spectacular Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, which continues to attract golfers from around the world with its stunning design and championship-calibre playability. The Resort is consistently praised for its inviting atmosphere, from the first hole on the green to their newly-opened restaurant, Sixteen.