Golf in Kildare

The Court Yard Hotel is the ideal venue for golfers of all levels to enjoy a break and sample one or more of the many excellent golf courses located close by in both counties Kildare and Dublin.   

Situated in the heart of Leixlip, County Kildare on the very site where Arthur Guinness created his brewing empire, and just 15 minutes drive from Dublin City Center, the Court Yard Hotel is the ideal location for individuals and golf groups of all sizes to stay and play, with a number of well known golf courses nearby including Carton House in Maynooth and the K Club in Straffan, which was home to the Irish Open in May 2016 and 2023.

When you are back from playing one of our partner golf courses whether you want to catch up on the latest sport, entertainment or just to have a bit of craic, Arthur's Bar has it all. Arthur's Bar is the ideal place to relax and soak up the atmosphere - with an extensive bar menu to tickle the tastebuds, our famous courtyard for your to bask in and catch up with the latest sporting events on our large outdoor screen and live music & entertainment every weekend, you will have to have a pint of Guinness in the place where it all began!

We have partnered with some of the finest golf courses in Kildare and Dublin to provide great value packages for keen golfers. View our Golf Brochure here.

Our great value Golf Packages offer you the chance to play at any of the courses below or contact us directly on reservations@courtyard.ie

* It is advisable to contact the hotel directly upon booking with your preferred course, day and time for golf and we will contact the relevant partner golf course with your request.  Please note that supplements may apply for certain courses and for weekends.

K Club

K Club

Don’t miss your chance to play the home of the 2006 Ryder Cup, 2016 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, and 13 European Opens with two magnificent golf courses which are Palmer North and Palmer South.

Carton House Golf Club

Carton House Golf Club

Choose from the classic parkland O’Meara which meanders through ancient woodlands and the banks of the river Rye or play on the soil many a legend has with the challenge of the inland links Montgomerie.

Castleknock Golf Club

Castleknock Golf Club

A 6,700 yard 18 hole course that offers an enjoyable challenge for golfers. Most notable are the 9th and 18th holes, two par 3’s over water that share a double green.

Luttrellstown Golf Club

Luttrellstown Golf Club

7,347 naturally-contoured yards of mature parklands, links-style bunkers, water hazards and a state-of-the-art, alpine lodge-style clubhouse, all set within the walls of a centuries-old private estate.

Palmerstown House Golf Course

Palmerstown House Golf Course

This extraordinary 7,419 yard golfing retreat is located in the seclusion and beauty of a once famous stud farm.

Killeen Castle

Killeen Castle

Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is a magnificent test of golf, showcasing modern golfing excellence in terms of design and presentation, suitable to golfers of all abilities. Host venue of the Solheim Cup, Opens and PGA Events, our premier parkland course has been voted Top 3 Parkland Course in Ireland, and regularly voted Best Parkland Course in the Greater Dublin Area.

Moyvalley Golf Club

Moyvalley Golf Club

Located in the stunning surrounds of the 500-acre Balyna Estate, The course boasts large greens and sweeping fairways, designed in a links-style, the par 72 course provides golfers with a good test of their golfing skills.

Donabate Golf Club

Donabate Golf Club

Donabate Golf Club is a member-owned club which was founded in 1925 and moved to its present location in 1939. Donabate Golf Club is now a 27 hole mature parkland course in North County Dublin just 12 minutes from Dublin Airport, that offers varying challenges on each nine created by a combination of water hazards, undulating greens and mature trees. All of the greens are sand based which makes them playable all year round.

Knightsbrook

Knightsbrook

Award Winning Golf Resort not only offers 186 acres of expansive, green scenery, but also boasts an 18-hole championship golf course designed by the late former Ryder Cup Legend, Late Christy O’Connor Jnr. Challenging and incredibly creative, the course has a stunning location with views over undulating fairways, testing greens, and demanding water features. The Knightsbrook Resort was awarded Best Golf Resort in Leinster 2018 at the Golfers Guide To Ireland Awards and the rigor of the course made it the perfect host for the Junior Solheim Cup in 2011.

Hermitage Golf Club

Hermitage Golf Club

A rural oasis in the midst of a bustling vibrant metropolis. Set in rolling parklands above and within the beautiful Liffey Valley, this 18-hole course tests golfers of all ability.

Lucan Golf Club

Lucan Golf Club

In existence since 1897 boasts a magnificent mature parkland layout in the tranquil suburbs of Liffey Valley with pristine fairways and tree-lined corridors.

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  • Horse Racing
  • Castletown House
  • The Wonderful Barn
  • Japanese Gardens
  • Arthur's Way Heritage Trail
  • Boat Cruise
  • Castleknock
  • Clonfert Pet Farm
  • Dublin Zoo 3
  • Dublin Zoo
  • Falconry
  • Fort Lucan
  • Glendalough
  • Guinness Gate
  • Helicopter Tour
  • Kildare Maze
  • Kilmainham Gaol
  • Lullymore Park
  • Maynooth Castle
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