Port Royal Golf Course

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

This course is one of the best anywhere. The par 3's are a terrific test and the course was in great shape in advance of the Grand Slam of golf. Views of the ocean are spectacular and the greens were pure. Good variety of holes, every club in the bag is required. True golfers will enjoy this course.

I liked the golf course, fun to play though a workout as always cart paths only. They do have local caddies but they didn't look very experienced. Our problem was the greens which had been recently aerated and sanded to extreme. On a couple like putting on the beach! The amenities at Port Royal are minimal and the bar is not very inviting nor does it have experienced help. Go for the golf but more than two months before the Grand Slam which they were preparing for.

I played with a good friend in August 2013 and the overall experience was great. This course rates with the best courses in the world for scenery and even though it rained twice on us we had a great time. I have played Pebble Beach, Winged Foot, westchester, TPC in Cromwell CT, PGA National and the only other experience that surpassed this was Pebble. Go here and enjoy yourself!!

This is one of the best course I ever played. A lot of good views, specially the hole 16! Very wll maintained.

Port Royal is a great track, a proper test of golf which asks a player to use all the clubs in his bag and be inventive in his shot-making at times. As mentioned in my last review, I feel it has been a bit over-bunkered by the US designer who did its make-over a few years ago, and the greens are, especially at this time of year, too hard and fast, so not always giving value for good shots into them. Add in the Island Games were held on it only last week, so some of the pin positions remained very tough, and if you play even close to your handicap, you are doing very well. Any golf trip to Bermuda simply must include a round here, and at GolfNow's prices it is money well spent.

Spectacular views! You'll want to stop and take pictures all along the course: of the ocean, the old fort, the beautiful Bermuda houses and foliage, as well as the clever course layout.
The course hadn't seen rain in a while which probably reduced difficulty getting out of the rough. Wind wasn't an issue, although a breeze might have been welcomed. I played in July in the afternoon (the "island games" were in the AM), so it got h-o-t, h-o-t, h-o-t!
The redesign for the Grand Slam is perfect for shotmakers--weather will definitely impact playability of the course--especially on the back 9, where many of the holes run along the ocean.
Course knowledge definitely helps the score.
ENJOY

Play where PGA Tour champions have played. It's a fantastic way to be inspired to get your "A game" rockin' right away! I played the signature hole Par 3 #16 from the back tee. Hit driver WAY out to the right, then a 50 yard pitch to 3 feet and made the par putt. Many ways to get it done, as long as you don't hit that tee shot LEFT!
You'll love the scenery and you'll be challenged by the ups, downs twists and turns of this beautiful and very enjoyable golf course.

Disappointed in greens...still not in the best shape for the price...good test of golf...wonderful, scenic views of the ocean...I will return!

Play was fast. Course was in good condition. There were many holes that didnt require driver, but this being my first time to play this course, I didn't know. Ended up in a lot of trouble off the tees due to no course knowledge. Greens were in great condition for middle of summer. The views were incredible. I can't say I've ever seen water that color. Would play again on any trip back to Bermuda.

This course was easily the most challenging I've ever played. Numerous elevation changes and tricky greens. The course demands accuracy and requires excellent long iron play. The views are unbelievable and the design is excellent. I was disappointed the course was cart path only four months before the PGA plays there but overall it was a great experience.

Played the course while on a cruise to the island recently,
I have to say that it was one of my greatest golfing experiences to date and I've been playing 20+ years.
the greens have come back nicely from being aerated recently, but the fairways and rough do still show some signs, but not enough to interfere with my game. The views and course alone made for a great day. i shot 5 over my handicap and walked away with a great feeling of accomplishment.. Put this on your "Bucket list" i put it back on mine as a definite repeat if i ever get the chance.
The Taxi driver on the way there gave me good advice. He asked what tees I would be playing (Blue) he told me if i wasn't being pushed to hit from the black tee on 16 for a thrill. He was right, it's a entirely different hole at 237yds with a breeze off the ocean. I'm proud to say i hit the green and parred both the blue (180) and black, that alone made my day!

Maybe the greatest golf course I've ever played as far as views. The course was very difficult, especially since my group played from the blacks (tips). I would recommend if you are a 8+ handicap than playing from the blues. Having 2 par 3s at 235 yards is almost not fair. The course was a little dry, but I heard playing in June is not ideal.

A great course, pretty, maintained, ocean views abound. Friendly, helpful staff.

I loved this course from tee to green, beautiful scenery which is typical of Bermuda. However, they aerated the greens two weeks ago and never mentioned when I booked. It really changes your mindset when you play a course which has been aerated. I was dissapointed.

Had the opportunity to play Port Royal on May 23rd. Unfortunately the greens had been aerated the previous week and were quite bumpy. None the less the experience is unforgetable. The course is not very long but is very hilly and has plenty of sand to negoiate. As others have mentioned the first 5 or 6 holes while pretty, pale in comparison to the last 12. The challenges are magnified by the views of the ocean setting and it's distractions. It's not cheap to play but i would do it again in a heartbeat.

Employees went above and beyond especially Andrew. We would definitely play the course again.

The golf course itself was very good. The layout and design was above average. The first 7 holes were rather routine, but from 8 through 18 the course was very good. Especially hole 16 from the back tees was exceptional.

However, the course had just been top dressed and covered with sand. While the daily fee was reduced to $100 per person, the conditions of the greens took a great deal away fomr the golf course. I would like to play there again when the greens are in normal conditions.

Bermuda is beautiful everywhere, but this course needs help and the fact that it is very hilly with a cart path ONLY sign doesn't help either.

Course was as beautiful as the reviews had indicated. The driver should be used with care, what looks like a good driver from the tee ends up thru fairways. Fair but challenging course.
With that being said it was a little disappointing that day-----aeration and top dressing of all tees and green made round a bit frustrating. Understandably. good conditions need maintenance.