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3.3
527 Reviews (527)
5 Stars
374
4 Stars
111
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
17
Conditions
3.8
Value
2.8
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
56.0%
Recommend this course
486 out of 527 reviews
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4.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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3.8
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
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1
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2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
68.4%
Recommend this course
13 out of 19 reviews
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Course Highlights
Course conditions consistently impress recent golfers, with well-maintained fairways earning strong marks across the board. Friendly staff and solid amenities round out a reliable overall experience.

About

Holes 9
Type Semi-Private
Par 36
Length 3197 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

The Red Talon Course (formerly known as The Hillside Course) is one of three nine-hole courses at The Hawk Niagara Falls Golf Club. It is similar to the original course at the club, the Blue Niagara, in that water comes into play on four holes. This golf course, however, uses the many lakes scattered throughout its landscape in creative ways to provide a unique set of challenges. There are also strategically placed bunkers bordering the fairways and greens. The golf course starts out with the shortest par-4 at The Hawk Niagara Falls Golf Club but bites back with a tricky par 3. The fourth and fifth holes are built between two lakes, making them particularly scenic but they also demand hitting straight.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Golf Season Apr 1 to Nov 1
Architect Rene Muylaert

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.3
527 Reviews (527)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Drinks 8
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 11
Elevation Changes 10
Undulating Greens 10
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 10
A Weekend Splurge 8
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 12

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Played On
Reviews 82
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Hawk

Overall experience at the newly transformed Pen Lakes Golf course, now called the Hawk, was a fantastic experience.

The customer service really shines at the course, the pro shop, starters, Marshall's and on course cart personal are exceptional. Made every feel welcome, had some laughs and enjoyed a great day on the course.

The greens are phenomenal, they run quick and true. A couple of the holes confused me on the Red Tallon. Play started to back up on the first 5 holes because they are short par 4's or 5's. Holes 2 & 5 are driveable par 4's (someone in or group accomplished both), hole 3 is a short par 3, hole 4 is a very short par 5 (we had less than 160 after our drives), and hole 1 is almost driveable. Pace slowed during these 5 holes.

I will definitely be back, would like to play the other nine, white orchard, it has also been fully redone.

Thank you for a great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Golf Day

Had heard various reviews about this course before I arrived and the course lived up to its high standards. Staff were very helpful upon arrival and you knew that you were at a quality golf club course is very beautiful and laid out with challenging holes. Great golf day on the beautiful 🤩 golf course. Thanks 🙏

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

First class

This course ranks with the best in Canada 🍁 impeccably groomed, perfect bunkers. A little more work to go on renos. Bring your A game, must play. Staff very professional.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 142
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good but not great

Greens tough to sick, hard. Bit more sand needed in traps. Rough could be shorter, saw where it landed but a tough find. Staff top notch!

I am a Legends member and this is as good for a change.

Having said that I liked the layout of the old Penisula Lakes over the Hawk.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

New upgraded course. Greens and fairways in great condition, few holes still in transition but still very playable. Staff were amazing and friendly. The only downside at the moment was that the course has not been updated on golf apps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 186
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Beautiful day of golf

Thoroughly enjoyed our round of golf . Golf course is in great shape . No complaints !

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

course well thought out with new design. course is in great shape give it a couple of years to fully grow I.

would definitely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Incredible Staff & Service

The moment you drive in, you know the experience will be surreal. High points on the course lets you oversee the Niagara escarpment alongside the perfectly maintained course. The workers approach you with a fully loaded golf cart (aside from clubs and balls) for you and your group to avoid confusion and focus on golf. The putting green, chipping green, and driving were easy to find and ready to go with practice balls. We played Orchard & Red Talon, great layout with hazards or traps on every hole. Bunkers are so nice, you don’t mind landing in one! Special shoutout to Callum & Cole for their incredible hospitality & service, they represent the club amazingly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

We enjoyed the day but it took quite long to play.. they compensated us for the delay. We were happy.. it is still expensive but thru you we got a great deal

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth green fee

Greens were rock solid. Fringe around green was not maintained at all. Ordered a sausage and it was mushy and raw in the inside. Staff was great though

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overpriced

Owner is an absolute sellout who is trying his absolute hardest to make it private.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Out of their freaking minds, gouging people for these green fees they should be ashamed of themselves. I would be embarrassed to work there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Delusional ownership

The absolute arrogance to charge $250 for a HOT DEAL is a joke. While in great condition it's a relatively short easy track. This is not a PGA level course. NEVER WILL be. Glen Abbey, Angus Glen, Osprey Valley have earned the distinction to charge over 200$$.. This epitomizes GREED!! It's a 100$ course...tops. Sorry but.....@#$? this place

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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