Port Royal GC: #16
View of the 16th hole at Port Royal Golf Course
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4.6
381 Reviews (381)
5 Stars
269
4 Stars
87
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
96.9%
Recommend this course
367 out of 381 reviews
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4.8
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
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0
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0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.7
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
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1
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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Course Highlights
Port Royal's strong layout delivers spectacular views, especially on the back nine, earning consistently high marks from returning golfers. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make each round an enjoyable experience worth repeating.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6539 yards
Slope 130
Rating 73.1

Located on the shorefront of Southampton Parish, the Port Royal Golf Course is one of the most frequented public golf courses in Bermuda and it is even known as being one of Jack Nicklaus' favorites. Robert Trent Jones designed this 18-hole course, which hosts the Bermuda Open Championship every year. Doglegs and wind are just some of the factors that will challenge golfers on this course. The signature hole is the scenic and rather infamous 16th, situated precariously atop craggy cliffs that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. The hole requires a nearly perfect shot in order to reach the green. Port Royal Golf Course has garnered such a following that some golfers reserve starting time a year in advance.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Port Royal Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Walking Allowed Yes, except before 2 pm on weekends.
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times. Jeans, beach wear, track suits and T-shirts without collars are all considered inappropriate

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant
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Reviews

4.6
381 Reviews (381)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 16
Drinks 14
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 28
Bunkers 21
Plays Long 15
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 23
Advanced Golfers 21
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17
Convenient to the City 12
Near Local Attractions 7

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favourite course on the planet

Absolutely First Class ! I have played the course 4 or 5 times over the years. I love it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/25/2024

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Port Royal Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Suggestion

I think Port Royal should have a starter to ensure everybody starts on time & at their correct Tee time.

Especially on weekends. I think what happens is 2 couples book on Golf now the same tee time but don’t play together. Our start time was at 3:30 and we did not tee off until 4pm and then while on the green of hole #1 a Port Royal employee told us to hurry up as people behind was getting upset. We were unable to go anywhere due to many people in front of us. When we reached hole #4 there was a group in front of us with 3 golf carts and they were teaching someone how to play golf. They were not playing at pace of play. We witnessed them doing 4 shots before reaching midway of the hole. They should have picked up their balls after reaching double the par.

It would be nice if we had started at our tee time at the correct time and if pace of play was kept at the right pace.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/28/2024

Thank you for your feedback, natsheen. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the tee times and pace of play, and we will work on improving our scheduling and monitoring to enhance the experience for all golfers. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wish we knew

It would have been nice to know that the greens had been aerated before we played. Putts were difficult as the ball got redirected on several putts. We may not have played this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/17/2024

Hello, jfril105. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course. We work hard to maintain the course for everyone's benefit, which means aerifying the greens as part of our regular maintenance schedule and keeping them in pristine condition. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for choosing Port Royal Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course especially back nine

Great course but unfortunately the greens are a mess. Winter kill made them extremely bumpy , slow with no true roll.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Early season

The course layout was excellent making good use of the natural Features in the landscape. The back nine is testing especially in the windy conditions we had making the course play long on the day. Some very scenic holes on the back nine along the coast line .

Only let down on the day was the quality of the greens average at best! Different grasses in the greens made them very patchy with differing growths resulting in the ball jumping in the air or moving off line on several occasions. They have a lot of work to do before they host the Bermuda championships later in the year.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Our favourite Bermuda golf course. Always great to play when we are over visiting relatives. Watch out for those sand traps tho’ - they always catch you out!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

January golf

Greens are in rough shape at the moment ... and half way house now closes at 3pm which is not very thought out.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course getting better

We are in Bermuda several times a year and always play Port Royal. The course itself is spectacular, and course conditions have done nothing but get better over the years. Some greens are not up to snuff, but all continue to improve. Practice area is mediocre, and the clubhouse can best be described as utilitarian. Scenery - extraordinary! Lots of up and down and lots of challenge. Great value, and friendly staff. Pace of play was fine - not a rocket, but not irritating. We will keep coming back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent golfing experience!

Being a PGA stop course, we found the course outstanding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/26/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Port Royal Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 12/04/2023

Hi, u314164734979. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Port Royal Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course

The course was in great shape. The layout was interesting. The wind made the course a lot more difficult. The only downside was the perfectly healthy kid on hole 3 tee box asking for handouts instead of working.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/04/2023

Hello, nolan2509462. Thank you for visiting us at Port Royal Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/13/2023

Hi, u314163706502. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Port Royal Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/25/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Bmvgcc1W72a3tegn2jJb. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Port Royal Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Outstanding!

Even though they were preparing for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, the course was amazing! We’ve played this course many times and every hole is breathtaking! Cannot wait to come back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/16/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, u314164638940. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Port Royal Golf Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 2
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
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Commented on 10/13/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Port Royal Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This is NOT a PGA quality track right now

We expected the course to be cart path only due to the PGA event next month. What we did not expect is how bad the course conditions would be. The fairways were not in great shape, but we can handle that. The greens however were atrocious. Slow, bumpy, did not roll true at all. They aerated apparently a month ago, and it has taken a long time to come back. When I asked a few employees about this, they did not seem to realize there may be an issue. All the focus seems to be on the event 6 weeks from now, not the customer paying a lot of money to play right now. Either lower your rates to reflect the quality if the course or fix the quality please.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/02/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, todd3696743. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Port Royal Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/28/2023

Hi, 5Gx3rR48uRaUuA8P5TEI. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Port Royal Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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