Nicklaus hails ‘wonderful’ Killeen Castle

JACK NICKLAUS believes that Killeen Castle in Meath could one day host the Ryder Cup — well he would say that, he’s designing the course.

The Meath venue will definitely host the women’s version of the Ryder Cup, the Solheim Cup, in 2011 although the course won’t open for play until next year, when it hosts the Irish Ladies Open.

“I am proud to be part of what is happening at Killeen Castle. It is phenomenal, with the historic Castle as a focal point and dramatic backdrop to the 18th hole. Killeen Castle is a wonderful facility to stage the Solheim Cup in 2011 or the Ryder Cup in the future,” said Nicklaus, who played in six Ryder Cups and captained the US on two occasions.