Port Royal GC: #16
View of the 16th hole at Port Royal Golf Course
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4.4
379 Reviews (379)
5 Stars
267
4 Stars
87
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
92.4%
Recommend this course
365 out of 379 reviews
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4.7
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
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0
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0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.7
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
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0
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
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

4.4
379 Reviews (379)

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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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Top 10

The views and scenery put this in my top 10 golf courses in the world. Nothing else compares to the sea views and ultra aqua waters. Condition right now is not great as they are gearing up for the Bermuda Championship in early November. Fun course with plenty of challenges especially when the wind picks up.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/28/2023

Hi, sixaces2013. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Port Royal Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Cart path only

They are charging over $200 before 2 PM on a course that’s cart path only because of the PGA event in November. Some of these fairways are very large and walking gets old. Course is healing from greens being punched. Even playing at twilight I think it’s a lot . Course is very burnt out in spots. The front is nothing special. Back is very scenic.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/22/2023

Hi, DrTba. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Port Royal Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/20/2023

Hello u000004835989. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Port Royal Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/18/2023

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!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Played Port Royal just after Labor Day

Stunning views- Friendly staff- very nice course layout-greens recently aerorated so it was bumpy. Definitely will go back to Port Royal GC again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, u490022888! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Port Royal Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/08/2023

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

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Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather

painfully slow greens, impossible rough, great views

Nice layout and spectacular views, but this fell far short of a premium resort course. I would play the other courses on the island for a much better value.

The greens were painfully slow, apparently having been top dressed a few weeks ago - my course recovers much faster than that. The biggest challenge is the rough which is a loose knitted mat of grass. The ball drops into it and can't be seen except from directly above. We lost so many balls even when we tracked them carefully.

The bunkers were easy to play out of, but clearly hadn't been maintained with grass growing around the edges of many of them.

Loved the snack shack.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 09/08/2023

Hi, u1554524189! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course. Slow Pace

Course was beautiful and we were excited to play. Front 9 were wonderful. However, incredibly, they allow people to play only the back 9 so from 10-18 we wound up with about 3-4 twosomes in front of us and waited every hole for multiple parties to tee off. Really hampered what started off as a wonderful experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/25/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, nBSn95z5BCP7VkC33RTH. 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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/04/2023

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Port Royal Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Better than Pebble Beach

Creative layout in a magnificent natural setting. So much visual access to the multicolored ocean. Lush tropical foliage. Consistent excellent tee boxes fairways greens and traps. Staff welcoming and so appreciative of positive feedback. DrinkingWater on course is just the right temperature!

And yes, I have played Pebble Beach.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/01/2023

Thanks so much for the great review, Jasonmark. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Port Royal Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/21/2023

Hi, roncook04. 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 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/21/2023

Hello u000007387220. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Port Royal Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/21/2023

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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ed O

Course was very challenging with strong winds.

Fairways and greens just ok. Bunkers just ok.

Staff all superb

See you next time!!

Thanks.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/14/2023

Hello, EddieO27. Thank you for visiting us at Port Royal Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Hi, u000005778134. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Port Royal Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A true gem!

Stunning views, challenging layout. Not your traditional island layout and for a public venue, amazingly maintained and staffed by very helpful people at every customer touchpoint. Deceptively long for the scorecard distance with lots of seriously uphill holes. A very playable and enjoyable track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/30/2023

Thank you for your review, u00000870693. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Port Royal Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Port Royal

Enjoyed our round. It was a warm welcoming place abd great golf course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/16/2023

Hello, u314162301194. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Port Royal Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
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

Great golf experience

Port Royal is a gem, a great layout with beautiful views. The greens were recently cored and seeded so they were slow and in a state of recovery when we played. The staff was friendly and welcoming as always.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/16/2023

Hi, u314164019643. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Port Royal Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Port Royal June 4th 2023

Fairways in great condition, couldn’t say the same about the greens, hadn’t been rolled or cut in what looked and played like weeks. Everything else was great tho, lovely staff and great bev cart convenience

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/09/2023

Hello, GloryBoy07. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you 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
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/09/2023

Hi, u367532037. 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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