Port Royal Golf Course

Played a round w my father, pace of play was slow but views were great + taking photos slowed us down, just enough. Greens were punched July 1 + still not true but will be ready for PGA Grand Slam. Overall, a great day on a great golf course.

Sand trap city. The views were beautiful and would definitely paly it again

I am a 19 handicap and played from the white tees (just under 6000 yards). Course has many challenging features and fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean from numerous holes, especially #16, a par-3 which must be played over a gorge filled mostly with the ocean with the prevailing wind from the ocean (white tees play at about 150 yds, but the pros play it at about 230). You are forced to aim over the ocean and there is no safe bailout. If you choose the tee appropriate to your handicap, you will have fun and probably shoot an average score. If you back up, you WILL suffer. Big numbers are out there if you bite off more than you should.

This course is a must play when visiting Bermuda. Teeing off in the late afternoon (3:30pm) was extremely hot and very humid. I wish I was informed the greens had been aerated probably a week before my tee time which made the greens virtually unplayable. It was truly a hit and hope scenario (I got lucky and birdied the 16th signature hole). A surprisingly hilly course. Some holes went straight up and some went straight down significant terrain changes. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I rented clubs but brought my own tees, balls and gloves.

Course seems to attract new golfers and this can really slow down a round. I teed off a single sandwiched by a 2-some in front and behind. Neither wanted to play as a 3-some.

Great views, moderately difficult course.

So this is where they hold the PGA Grand Slam for winners of each major tournament and that alone is worth trying out the course. But what makes it even better is the sheer beauty and scenery of the course; the signature hole offers a breathtaking vista of the azure blue ocean and this can be seen on several holes too.
For an island course, there are some amazing elevation changes that I didn't expect. While I can imagine a longer round during very busy tourist periods, I got around as a single (later paired up) really quickly and it offers plenty of challenge to everyone.

A beautiful warm sunny day in Bermuda on this course? For sure!

Played two days April 14th and 15th.
Did my research and it was very helpful!!!
Not to know the yardage is challenging, and slopes with turns are crucial.
Beautiful views and great experience!!!

Just for the view alone. It's a must play course. Pace of play should not be an issue during weekdays in April. Hardly any body on course. Mostly singles and twosomes going out

The views on this course are unbelievable! The course itself is in great shape, but beware it is very challenging given the amount of wind blowing in from the ocean. Got a great internet deal on GolfNow to boot!

This is a stunning course and encourages good course management on most holes.
The staff are friendly and helpful as are the local golfers and members.
Definitely going back to play.

Loved the entire experience. Worth every penny!
This course is well maintained and the staff is very attentive.

Architect Roger Rulewich spearheaded a massive $14.5-million facelift in 2009 that transformed Port Royal into a championship-caliber venue good enough to host the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, which pits the four major winners (or their subs) against one another every October. Rulewich revived the greens, installed new irrigation and removed more than 1,000 trees to open up stunning vistas. Dynamic hills create a demanding challenge. The par-4 15th tee sits next to the Whale Bay Battery, an old fort dating to the 1800s. With nobody behind us, my playing partner and I spent a good 20 minutes exploring its interior. We spent another half hour playing with our cameras on the par-3 16th hole that clings to the shoreline cliffs, taking pictures of each other. If only the sun had been shining, it would have been golf heaven.

Played Port Royal on the west coast of Bermuda twice over the Xmas holidays. Stunning ocean views from much of the back nine and from a beautifully renovated club house. Incredibly blustery winds on the later, more exposed holes and a great deal of protection down in the valley holes early on. Make sure you carry a good set of wind pants and a rain jacket depending on the day.

Fell for the course from the first shot. The first hole is a thrill ride with a serious fall in elevation from the tee and a serious dogleg right while avoiding a large water hazard left and extensive bunkers right on a blind second shot over trees.

Plenty of water hazards on the first four to five holes and dramatic elevation changes from tee blocks to pins, and terrific long par 5's with the last five holes having among the most beautiful ocean views outside of Pebble Beach.

Port Royal's signature 16th, a par 3 over the ocean is justifiably famous and is definitely something to write home about. Its layout is reminiscent of the signature par 3 third at Moana Kea, and the par 3 twelve at The Challenge at Manele that we played earlier this year.

The 19th hole was quiet especially as we were the last off the course each day. Apparently under new management that was hopeful of building more of a trade, a challenge at a public course on an economically depressed island.

GolfNow arranged bookings at an excellent discount

I played Poipu Bay in Kauai in 2011 but the Grand Slam of Golf had moved to Bermuda. Now, I have played both courses and prefer the layout at Port Royal. The Grand Slam was just last week so the course was perfect. Hint, stay out of the rough. Even at 3 to 4 inches, it is tough to advance the ball from it. I took lots of pictures while the my group was preparing for their shots to keep moving. I came to Bermuda via cruise ship. I got a great deal on greens fees and TaylorMade RBZ clubs. We got both for lower than the webpage price. No problem since we were paying at the course. I hit those clubs better than my TaylorMade R7s. I am really considering a club upgrade for next season. Special thanks to the GolfNow Customer Service. I tried to reserve my tee time online but could not. GolfNow called Port Royal to confirm a tee time for my group. We had a great time. Thanks GolfNow.

Played on Oct. 25. Extremely excited to play the same course the pros had played the week before. Unfortunately we played all 18 holes in the rain, sometimes pouring rain. That being said I am glad we did. The course was in awesome shape, with all the rain only 1 green had any standing water on it & that was only on the front portion. Even though wet greens putted fast & true. Think I only had 1 or mud balls the entire round. Only place water collected was in the bunkers & that was only in some of them. Views we impressive even through the rain & fog. Staff was very helpful & friendly. Hopefully will get another opportunity to play here again on a better day. Would highly recommend this course to anyone.

Most beautiful course ever played. Many vistas of ocean wind made it very challenging. Great condition well manicured as it was less than a week after PGA Grand slam

We played this course before the Grand Slam event and the greens were fast but fair. The views are incredible and distractingly blue. The rough wasn't long, but hard to get out of.

We definitely would play this course again.

Great course, very challenging. Huge elevation changes requiring at least 2 - 4 club increase eg: 18th needed a 4 iron for 160 yards straight up. If you haven't played bermuda grass the rough will kill you. The course is very picturesque with wonderful ocean views. The 16th hole, is a par 3 with a cliff drop off on the left -WOW. Prevailing winds require aiming out over the ocean and letting the wind bring you back. Would play there anytime and loved it

I played there twice this week (Sept 2013). I made my tee times thru Golf Now dot com at a considerable discount. The course was beautiful and challenging. With the Grand Slam of Golf of Golf coming next month, there was plenty of activity sprucing the place up. If you're traveling in October, I heard this course will be closed starting around Oct 9 for a week for the Grand Slam. The greens were excellent, smooth and fast with no noticeable grain. Our pace of play was 4 hours and we teed off at 1230L. Rumor has it they sunk millions of dollars redoing the course and it shows it. Lot's of elevation changes, lots of bunkers and beautiful vistas. I don't want to rain on the parade but this is the second best golf course in Bermuda after MId Ocean Club but is easier for a tourist to get on. The green at Port Royal are in much better condition than Mid Ocean. I'd go back

This is a really great tract and a very interesting layout with beautiful ocean views. It is also where all the major champions play at an end of the season tournament. Although it is pricey I got a great price on golfnow.com

This course was in excellent shape and very fun to play.