Operation K Club gets underway

UP to 20,000 spectators are expected today at the K Club in Straffan, Co Kildare to inspect the cream of European and US golfers in action during the first of three practice days in advance of the official start of the Ryder Cup on Friday.

A major security operation, which began on Sunday evening, will intensify from this morning due to the extra traffic generated around the venue.

The large number of visitors to the K Club will only be able to gain access to the event by using two specially designated park-and-ride facilities where a large fleet of shuttle buses will transfer ticket-holders to the venue.