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King's Forest Golf Course
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About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7150 yards | 74.3 | 129 |
| Blue | 72 | 6765 yards | 72.7 | 124 |
| White | 72 | 6322 yards | 70.4 | 120 |
| Red | 72 | 5580 yards | 67.3 | 111 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.2/136 | 455 | 407 | 437 | 503 | 248 | 525 | 192 | 407 | 424 | 3598 | 448 | 395 | 405 | 453 | 182 | 491 | 420 | 203 | 555 | 3552 | 7150 |
| Blue M: 72.0/131 | 436 | 389 | 411 | 480 | 224 | 504 | 171 | 378 | 398 | 3391 | 426 | 371 | 385 | 436 | 165 | 468 | 404 | 185 | 534 | 3374 | 6765 |
| White M: 70.3/126 W: 76.0/139 | 432 | 369 | 346 | 460 | 203 | 473 | 150 | 358 | 376 | 3167 | 398 | 361 | 364 | 411 | 145 | 425 | 387 | 168 | 496 | 3155 | 6322 |
| Red M: 67.5/120 W: 72.4/129 | 414 | 358 | 331 | 390 | 191 | 451 | 136 | 347 | 312 | 2930 | 308 | 256 | 311 | 367 | 125 | 413 | 273 | 157 | 440 | 2650 | 5580 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by Eunhyelee on 05/24/2023
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Photo submitted by JKraakman on 05/08/2023
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Tee deck #11 Photo submitted by u314163471522 on 10/13/2022
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Photo submitted by smitty10905 on 07/09/2022
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View from No. 11 in mid April. Photo submitted by williamsca on 05/01/2022
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Photo submitted by tomofbra on 09/30/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160486722 on 07/29/2020
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Photo submitted by wheezy on 08/31/2015
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the Bobbsey twins Photo submitted by wheezy on 08/31/2015
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King's Forest 10-3-2013 Photo submitted by u000006492075 on 10/04/2013
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Photo submitted by bigh27 on 07/26/2013
No marshalling
Noon tee- off and course not busy
We were 2-some.... got behind a 4-some that played so slow; no Marshall in sight to ensure pace of play
Beautiful!
A beautiful course, well maintained, excellent staff. Our foursome had never played here before, but, we are definitely coming back! Challenging holes, wonderful vistas. A fabulous round.
Nice course but over booked.
Once we got playing we ennoyed the round. However the phone call at 715am to tell me our tee time was double booked and we needed to tee off at 745 was not good. Fortunately we were able to make it as we live close by. Then got to course and had to wait anyway. Needless call if the tee is backed up anyway. Onxe on the course had a nice round and enjoyed the day. Clubhouse staff were not very friendly or accommodating.
tucked in the escarpment with lots of mature trees , the course was in great shape, needed copy of confirmation slip ,luckly one of the other person had the email on phone,i didn`t.
Good course
First time playing and fortunately I played with someone who had played the course before as it helped with target lines. I would play it again. Most holes were laid out very nicely and you have to think your way around. Pace of play was not great but for the price, good conditions and good layout probably to be expected.
A Fair Chhalenge
Pick the right tee deck and you will love it.
Only complaint: 16th white tee should be changed back. The hole is far too short now.
Beautiful, relaxed and green
Great course, great layout, good shape
Well worth 43 CAD
The view from the restaurant is excellent
Pretty nice
I had not played here for awhile. The course was nice and green except some greens were scalped in areas. Rain is badly needed to save these greens. The green speeds were slower than normal and spungy.........
A true test Just starting to dry out . U.S.Open rough .Easily loose balls in it .Play again.
Great Course
I had heard lot of good things about this course, this time I got to try it. It is everything I had heard and more, A great course with lovely landscape. Each hole has a character about it. Some holes (#11 especially) are simply breathtaking. Good greens, straight and wide fairways (mostly) and well kept roughs.
Will definitely golf there again.
great layout
Some tight driving holes , great value on GolfNow
Love this place
A 7,000+ yard municipal course that is not a cow pasture. Elevation changes and wildlife galore. I plan more visits now that I have retired. It was a bit of work today in the wind though. Staff was great and the course is in great shape.
