Port Royal GC
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4.2
1269 Reviews (1269)
5 Stars
445
4 Stars
573
3 Stars
180
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
85.9%
Recommend this course
1096 out of 1269 reviews
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4.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.5%
Recommend this course
14 out of 16 reviews
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4.3
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.5%
Recommend this course
63 out of 72 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6543 yards
Slope 137
Rating 71.9

The Barony Course at Port Royal Golf Club constitutes 18 of this well-known island facility's 54 holes.

Playing to just 6,543 yards from the gold tees, Barony is a very enjoyable course for all skill levels. The back nine in particular is a fine mix of long and short holes. Like its sister courses at Port Royal, Barony begins and ends at the club's beautiful Antebellum-style clubhouse.

From the tee, many of the holes on Barony appear to be relatively open. But as you approach the green the real challenge of the course becomes clear. The greens are small and protected by deep bunkers and Bermuda rough, demanding an excellent touch with the medium and short irons. This is a course where accuracy, not length is the key factor.

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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1963)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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4.2
1269 Reviews (1269)
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Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Where are the gators?

Vacationing on the Island, I had a chance to play Port Royal Barony. I got to the course a little early and had time to hit the range. After about 15 minutes of warmup, I headed to the first tee. Unfortunately, the women's league had started to tee off (a little early). They were gracious enough to let me pass and start my round on the 2nd hole. I was able to play all 18 holes in about 3 1/2 hours. I was disappointed that there was no GPS in the carts and no gators on the course. Maybe next time...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Layout and Conditions

We have played here about 6 times over the last few months. We enjoy the layout, conditions, and pace of play.Will return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pretty good overall

Pace was slow due to group in front being very new to golf. They also had no golf etiquette knowledge - so playing through was not an option. No Marshall either. Course just fine. Staff just fine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great Course

I absolutely loved playing this course. Fairways are in great condition, and the greens are in near perfect condition. Great layout with some challenging holes. The greens are well guarded by bunkers, making your approach shots to be strategically placed. Highly recommended and look forward to playing it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

GREAT value

Second time through the full 18 on this course, and really enjoyed the round. The front 9 and back 9 are very different, with my preference being the back 9. Maybe I am crazy, but the fairways and greens seem to be much nicer back there.

Overall you can expect good conditions. The fairways are greening up nicely, but a tad thin in some spots (it's only March). Greens were in good shape and nicely maintained. Trees come into play on many holes, and guard the greens pretty well.

Facilities are excellent, practice area is probably the largest I have seen featuring driving range, short area, putting green and 3-hole practice loop! Will be back to play again in a month.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in great shape, best on course toilet I have ever used. Friendly, helpful saff. Thoroughly enjoyed our day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed the experience on a beautiful day. Everybody was great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Spring training

Waited on EVERY HOLE! Over 4 1/2 hrs to play 18, finished in twilight. Not a ranger in sight, 3 groups on some holes on back 9. Course played ok, greens very slow. Course needs a little TLC.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ron's review

Today was the first time I played the Barony course. I loved the layout of the course. Especially the tunnels that I had to drive through to get to the tee boxes. I didn't see any alligators (disappointing), but saw plenty of other wildlife. The greens rolled true. The staff was very friendly. I would suggest in cart GPS for future golf outings.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor fairways and thin rough

The fairways were brown, thin and hard to hit from.-like hitting on pavement. Greens were in decent shape and putted true. Rough was very thin also and green side chip shots were impossible. Course design ok but every green had bunkers guarding the front left and right side. Every hole was similar- not too much creativity in design.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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