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Palmerstown House Estate golf club Kildare

Palmerstown House Estate golf course Kildare

Palmerstown House Estate Golf Course

Palmerstown House Estate Club Crest

Golfers of all skill levels will find enjoyment and challenge on our well-designed 18-hole championship course. This challenging course is set amidst thousands of mature trees that boast a variety of colour throughout all four seasons, and each hole has its own individual charm. The 7,419 yard Palmerstown Stud Golf Course presents players with feelings of tradition, excellence and quality.
When you arrive, you will soon realise that the Palmerstown Stud Golf Course has the capability to become legendary on the Irish and European golfing map over the years to come. Members and Visitors are allowed to walk the course at any time and carts are available. There are many opportunities to play the course each week while experiencing a variety of friendly golfing partners.
It is the intention of every staff member in our Palmerstown Stud Pro Shop to provide outstanding service to our members and welcomed guests. The Pro Shop staff is always available to answer any questions regarding any matter involving golf programming, course playability, or services provided. At Palmerstown Stud our professional and friendly staff provide the best possible golf operation, programs and services to create an outstanding golf experience.

Our course is open to visitors all year round. No handicap certificate is required, although beginners might find this championship course demanding.

Palmerstown House was voted the No. 55-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2024 (Down-2);

Palmerstown House was voted the No. 52-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2023 (Up-10); 

Palmerstown House was voted the No. 62-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2022;             

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 42-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2020 (Up-1)

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 43-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2019 (Down-2)

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 41-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Up-1)

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 42-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2017 (Up-1)

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 43-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2016 (Same);

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 43-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2015 (Up-2);

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 45-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2014 (Up-5);

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 50-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2013 (Down-4);

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 46-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;

Palmerstown House was voted the No. 19-ranked parkland golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;

Palmerstown House was voted the No. 11-Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2012, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland;

Palmerstown House was voted the No. 54-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2010;

Palmerstown House was voted the No. 7-Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2010, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland;

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 31-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2009;

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 7-Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2009, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland;

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 27-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2008;

Palmerstown House was voted the  No. 6-Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2008, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland;

Green Fees (Winter) Monday to Friday: €45
Green Fees (Winter) Saturday & Sunday: €55
Green Fees (Summer) Monday to Thursday: €65
Green Fees (Summer) Friday to Sunday.: €75
Green Fees with a Member: €25
Green Fees for Opens: €35/40
Practice Area: Range
Club Hire: €30
Yes
Buggy Hire:€35 Yes
Soft Spikes: No
Membership Available: Yes
Full Membership Fee: €1,600
Full 5-Day Membership Fee: €1,200
Full Intermediate Membership Fee: €900
Full Student Membership Fee: €800
Full Junior Membership Fee: €300
Full Overseas Membership Fee: €1.050
Course Type Parkland
No Holes 18
Members 521
Designer Christy O'Connor Jnr.
Founded 2004
Address

Palmerstown House,
Johnstown,
Co. Kildare

Telephone 045-906901
Email golf@palmerstownhouse.ie
Website Palmerstown House Estate golf club website
Director of Golf: Graham Byrne
Captain:
Lady Captain: None
President: Frank Walsh
Vice-Captain:  
Hon. Secretary: Kevin Dunphy
Club Pro: Mark Cribben & Mick O'Shea 045 906901
Hon. Treasurer: Brendan Corcoran
Comp. Secretary: Noel O'Shea
Palmerstown House Estate Golf Course Layout Course Layout

Location Map

GPS Coord*
Lat:53.258678
Long:-6.642491
*Please check information before travelling

General Facts & Information

Course opening hours: Daylight hours Clubhouse opening hours: Hotel
Mobile phones: Not on course
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim
Catering: Full catering, facilities in Hotel Days to Avoid: None
Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Other Days Pre-booking for open Tournaments:14 Days in advance

Palmerstown House Estate Golf Club Fixtures 2024 provisional*

Open & Major Fixtures 2025 (to be Confirmed)        
Event Start Finish Type Duration
Captain's Prize Saturday 14 June   Closed 1
President's Prize Saturday 2 August
Sunday 3 August
Closed 2
President's Prize Sunday 3 August
  Closed 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 28 May
  Open 1
Seniors Singles Stableford Tuesday 3 June   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 4 June   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 11 June   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 18 June
  Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 25 June
Open 1
Start of Open Week Sunday 29 June
Sunday 6 July Open 8
Singles Stableford Sunday 29 June   Open 1
Singles Stableford Monday 30 June   Open 1
Singles Stableford Tuesday 1 July   Open 1
Team Event Wednesday 2 July   Open 1
Singles Stableford Thursday 3 July   Open 1
Fourball Friday 4 July   Open 1
Singles Stableford Saturday 5 July   Open 1
Singles Stableford Sunday 6 July   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 9 July   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 23 July
  Open 1
Singles Stableford Saturday 26 July
Sunday 27 July
Open 2
Singles Stableford Sunday 27 July
  Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 30 July
  Open 1
L. & G. 4-Person Team Event Monday 4 August   Open 1
Seniors Singles Stableford Tuesday 5 August   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 6 August   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 13 August   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 20 August   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 27 August
  Open 1
Seniors Singles Stableford Tuesday 2 September   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 3 September   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 10 September   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 17 September   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 24 September
  Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 1 October   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 8 October   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 15 October   Open 1
Singles Stableford Wednesday 6 November Thursday 7 November Open 2
Singles Stableford Thursday 7 November   Open 1

*Please check information before travelling

Card of the Course

KeyData
White Par 72 SSS 72 7,043 m
Red Par 72 SSS 72 5,610 m
Green Par 72 SSS 72 6,814 m
Blue Par 72 SSS 72 7,508 m

Card

Hole No. Blue
White
Green
Par Index Black Par Index
1 426 404 376 4 7
327 4 7
2 408 386 386 4 5
281 4 5
3 197 182 151 3 17
142 3 17
4 429 407 407
4 1
336 4 1
5 469 446 434 4 3
355 4 3
6 576 552 552 5 13
476 5 13
7 425 395 395 4 9
295 4 9
8 208 191 178 3 11
142 3 11
9 603
585 585 5 15
476 5 15
Out 3,741 3,548 3,461 36   2,830 36  
10 179 171 153 3 16 132 3 16
11 484 450 408
4 6
313 4 6
12 182 156 129 3 18 97 3 18
13 480 439 402 4 2
331 4 4
14 583 556 556 5 14
509 5 14
15 415 375 375 4 10 285 4 10
16 567 550 532 5 12
472 5 12
17 432 397 397
4 4
320 4 4
18 445 401 401
4 8
321 4 8
In 3,767 3,495 3,353 36   2,780 36  
Total 7,508 7,043
6,814 72   5,610 72  
SSS 72 72 72     72    

Notable rounds

                    Men's Course Record: Pro: 64 Niall Kearney Irish PGA Championship 2024

                    Ladies Course Record:

Members Achievements

History of Palmerstown House Estate

Roll of Honour

Member Year Hon. Position
Peter McDermot 2013 Men's Captain
Frank Walsh 2014 Men's Captain
Barry Comer 2014 President
Derek Murphy 2015 Men's Captain
Frank Walsh 2015 President
Derek McDonnell 2016 Men's Captain
Frank Walsh
2016 President
Michael Morrissey 2017 Men's Captain
Frank Walsh 2017 President
  2018 Men's Captain
Frank Walsh 2018 President
  2019 Men's Captain
Frank Walsh 2019 President
  2020 Men's Captain
  2020 President
  2021 Men's Captain
  2021 President
  2022 Men's Captain
  2022 President
  2023 Men's Captain
  2023 President
  2024 Men's Captain
  2024 President
2025 Men's Captain
2025 President
Darragh Smith 2025 Lowest Men's H'cap
Rose McCormack (-0.5)
2025
Lowest Men's H'cap
Roy Connolly (-1.5)
2025
Lowest Men's H'cap
Quentin Carew (-0.6)
2025
Lowest Men's H'cap

Holes in One at Palmerstown House Estate

Member Date Hole No. Club Used Distance
Kevin Mather 18 April 2022