Port Royal GC: #16
View of the 16th hole at Port Royal Golf Course
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4.4
376 Reviews (376)
5 Stars
265
4 Stars
86
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
92.4%
Recommend this course
362 out of 376 reviews
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4.6
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
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1
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.3
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.9%
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20 out of 22 reviews
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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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4.4
376 Reviews (376)

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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great course and views!

On a short vacation in Bermuda and really wanted to play the course. I knew the weather would not be ideal but was willing to play in any conditions. Course is beautiful and lush. Only issue was due to the rain the sand traps were holding water. A lot of elevation changes which were enjoyable. Views of the ocean are amazing. If you are in Bermuda play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Course was in good shape but expected better given the playPGA Butterfield tournament here in November. Several greens had some damage to them. The club house was old and tired looking especially to host a PGA event. Staff not friendly or helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite golf course

I love port royal golf course.

I been here more then 10times.

I always come to this golf course when I travel on a cruise and I am always happy..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Port Royal

Great staff from the time I arrived until it was time to go. Great course with spectacular views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good layout

I enjoyed my recent round at Port Royal. The layout is strong with good shot values and awesome views particularly on the back nine. The overall condition was a bit below average due to spotty, brown, bumpy greens. However, that said, the greens still rolled well enough so that in combination with decent fairways and tees I was to have a satisfying experience. Value was reasonable only because of the Golf Now Hot Deal- at full rate it would have been overpriced.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in poor condition

This course has been in bad condition for the last 2 years. The greens are un puttable. The fairways are dry, lumpy with little grass, the rough is in poor shape as well. It’s a shame because the course has nice ocean views and a fun layout. It used to be in good shape but they let it go.

It’s insanely overpriced for the condition it’s in, $135 on golf now hot deal up to $220 full price. In the condition it’s in it’s not worth $75, much $45 without ocean views.

The bartender at the turn is lazy & slower than molasses.

Don’t waste your money here or book a trip to play it because you will be disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Views

My son and I played this course, and to be fair it was an evening (5:00pm) game and middle of march.

The putting greens on the first two holes were bad, no other way to say it. It definitely improved from there, but none of the greens were good enough.

As to the views from the course, they were spectacular.

I would give the course another chance, to prove it is worth the money they charge for the rounds.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Course and Value in Bermuda

Don’t waste $300+on Tuckers or Mid-Ocean, both are nice courses but double the price of Port Royal.

The staff, restaurant and personnel are amazing.

Third trip to Bermuda and only need Port Royal!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

The course is beautiful , very hilly . Lots of intersting holes

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Check out Port Royal

Port Royal Golf Club is a wonderful RTJ design that has moments where you think it is really easy, and then... boom. The holes "over the hill" or on the oceanside can play really tough, especially if you get into a sand trap. They are definitely highly penal at Port Royal, especially since they are not fluffy like those at many US or Caribbean resort-style courses. Port Royal will test you immensely, especially on the holes with wind. However, it is a good course and definitely worth a visit.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fantastic round

Challenging course with spectacular views. Staff very friendly and the course has excellent bar and restaurant called Divots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vacation game

Just a week or so after the tournament. Only complaint would be that the greens had been top dressed and were very slow and sandy Was lucky as a single to join up with the owner and manager of the mini putt in Dockyards. Great guys, thank you. The course is very hilly, I usually walk but happy to cart here. Views are amazing and I did hit 16 green!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Round

Course in great shape after pGA tournament. Very challenging with very scenic views. Extremely pleasant staff. A must play golf course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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