The Palmer North Course at The K Club is a championship-calibre parkland course designed by Arnold Palmer and famed worldwide for hosting the 2006 Ryder Cup. Set along the River Liffey and spread across a lavish estate just 30 minutes from Dublin, it’s a bold, American-style layout with big fairways, dramatic water features, and immaculate conditioning. The course is long and demanding, especially from the tips, but it offers multiple tee boxes to suit all levels. Signature holes include the par-5 7th with a risk-reward second shot over water, and the 18th – a classic finisher with water left and the grand hotel looming behind the green. The course is defined by its scale – wide corridors, large tiered greens, and bold bunkering. While not a links experience, it’s a masterclass in modern parkland design with a luxury setting. Fast fairways, slick greens, and Ryder Cup history make it one of Ireland’s essential non-links rounds.