Mount Juliet Luxury Hotel Kilkenny,
Thomastown, Kilkenny
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+353 (0)56 777 3000Pro shop
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Matt Sandercock (PGA, Director of Golf).Academy
The Academy at Mount Juliet.The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside.
Designer:
Jack Nicklaus
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15 miles S of Kilkenny
Located just 4 km west of Thomastown, with signposting from the N10 and N9 roads.
Mount Juliet
Mount Juliet Golf Club: This immaculately maintained and very well laid-out parkland course on the Mount Juliet estate, has established itself as a premier golfing venue for professionals and leisure golfers alike. The beautiful Mount Juliet luxury hotel, with its excellent facilities, ensures that its not just golfers who are thoroughly spoilt at this 5-star location in the rural south of Ireland.
The Jack Nicklaus designed par-72, 7,300 yard layout boasts rolling fairways, many water hazards and contoured greens, all expertly blended into the picturesque setting of this famous old Irish estate.
Pick of the holes: "feature holes" abound on the course, but among the most memorable are the par-3 3rd, played from an elevated tee to a green guarded by a natural stream and lake. The par-4 18th is another challenging gem, played in open terrain, but with water all down the left side, and a narrow approach to the green.
Stay&Play at Mount Juliet: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, online offers, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Non-metal spike facility. Players generally walk this course. Golf carts (with GPS) available to rent. Caddies available (if pre-booked).
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Mount Juliet is no stranger to hosting top-level regional, national and international golf events, which over the years have included the WGC's American Express Championship and on several occasions the Irish Open (see our Tournaments section >by Venue >Mount Juliet).
Ireland's 29th best course (Golf World, 2023).
Britain & Ireland's 162nd best course (Golf World, 2025).
Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny.
+353 (0)56 777 3000
Visit websiteThe Mount Juliet Luxury Hotel Kilkenny is based on an 18th century Georgian manor house, set within 1500 acres of lush gardens and woodlands in the beautiful countryside of County Kilkenny.
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Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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