King's Forest GC
View of King's Forest Golf Course from Upper King's Forest Park
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4.4
722 Reviews (722)
5 Stars
304
4 Stars
321
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
95.5%
Recommend this course
656 out of 722 reviews
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5.0
1 Reviews (1)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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1 out of 1 reviews
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4.4
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
98.3%
Recommend this course
57 out of 58 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 7150 yards
Slope 129
Rating 74.3

Dating back to 1973, King's Forest Golf Course in Hamilton is among the top public golf courses in Ontario. The conditions are top-notch especially for a municipal course, and Ontario Golf Magazine has recognized King's Forest as a "Hidden Gem." King's Forest has hosted the Canadian Junior Golf Association Ontario finals, the Ontario Men's Amateur Championship Qualifier and the Ontario Men's Amateur Championship.

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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Golf Season Year round
Architect Graham Cooke

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice No

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.4
722 Reviews (722)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 23
Plays Long 19
Narrow Fairways 16
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 20
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 17
Locals 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 23
Worth the Drive 12

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5.0
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Kings Forest - A municipal course like no other

If you are in Hamilton area living or visiting this golf course is a must play..

One of the finest municipal tracks in the country.

Greens rolling great and overall conditions despite being wet today are excellent.

Play it. You won’t regret it.

Enough said.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Grear Hamilton landmark

Beautiful nature with golf course like walking track.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet

Given the weather we’ve been having it was expected that the course would be wet. However, it was saturated, rough extremely long and thick, standing water throughout the front 9.(back 9 was a little better). This is really a hidden gem of a golf course. Would recommend holding off to play it when we get some dryer conditions. Some things to consider for the people who run the course. Desperately need to upgrade, pull carts (carts are from the 90’s, rusty and dusty) upgrade power carts, improve drainage of the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked

No power cart

There are no power cart is available when we got there. After we negotiation, they given us pull carts

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Fall at Kings Forest

A day where it finally decided not to rain over the last 2 weeks. Such a beautiful course in the autumn. I certainly prefer to golf this hidden gem in the fall because of the scenery. When we golf here you forget that you are inside the city. Excellent job by the city to keep this course in the shape it was in the first week of November with all the rain we have been having. Goes to show the improvements that were made back in 2012 to the drainage and the realignment of the red hill creek. If you haven't gotten out to Kings Forest and you live in the area. Do yourself a favour and get out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout & friendly

Course setup very challenging, enjoyed round even though did not play well.staff very friendly will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice views, good wether during the 18 holes playing. Overall conditions of fairways, greens and bunkers are good considering seasonality.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course , great staff

Course is truly a great course . The greens , fairways are in great shape. Layout is good.

No dumb holes like some courses .

This course is a gem for the Hamilton area.

Staff are very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition late in season

Enjoyable course in good condition for end of season. Slower pace of play today - kinda backed up. Challenging layout. Recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course!

Kings Forrest is always a treat to play. From check-in, that staff were friendly. We putted around for a little bit before our tee time. Large putting area---didn't notice a place to chip.

Tee boxes were a little banged up, but it is the near the end of the season so it's understandable. I did manage to slip twice when teeing off (wearing golf shoes).

Greens were slow and a little long which is rare--again, I attribute this to nearing the end of the season.

I love the challenge of this course and bunkers protecting some of the greens--great opportunity to get out the 60.

The beer cart came around often, a nice touch!

Overall fairways were in good condition---it's a great course and extremely scenic.

Pace of play was a little slow, but when you're hitting the ball well--sometimes you have to wait for others.

I look forward to playing here again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Day Well Spent

Played with 3 relatives and friends.We loved the layout and the pace of play. Our only complaint were the shaggy greens which hadn't been cut or the holes moved in a day or two. That was evident. It was a little pricey for the time of year,but that said,, a day that otherwise was great.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

A wonderful golf course. Very pretty. Lots of elevation changes. Very challenging but very fair.. Can’t beat it for value. I could be a member there and never be bored.

Pro Shop Staff were fabulous, super friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful. If I were looking for customer service employees I would go out of myway to hire the young man and lady that looked after us.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course was our playground as kids.

Kings Forest lower part of Albion Falls! Picturesque and fun layout! Took full 4 hrs to play but was a great day for it!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

The only downside would be the greens i felt were aerated a little to early but it early didn't have much effect the rolling . But may have played with my head. Over aĺl a very positive experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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