King's Forest GC
View of King's Forest Golf Course from Upper King's Forest Park
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4.3
720 Reviews (720)
5 Stars
302
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
3.5
94.4%
Recommend this course
654 out of 720 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
98.2%
Recommend this course
55 out of 56 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.2%
Recommend this course
75 out of 78 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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4.3
720 Reviews (720)
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 78
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

The course is in great shape. It is challenging, especially if you miss the fairways! The green can be deceiving when you're reading the break. Very picturesque as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

As good as it gets

From stunning views to 18 holes of challenging golf don't pass on this course. I've been playing this course for 45 years and I am always overwhelmed by its beauty. A true gem!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Great course, food/beverage lacking

Always love playing here. One problem this time, it was 4pm when I started and I had only one bottle of water with me. I could see the cart girl driving around but she never got near me. The half-way house was closed by the time I got there so I was very dry and hungry by the end.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good challenge

Course was in great shape but pace of play was a bit slow and I didn’t notice any Marshall’s.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 71
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bring lots of balls…

I am a 12-14 handicap … I enjoy the hilly layout and elevation changes . Overall enjoyed the course , some of the tee boxes needed some water as they were a little tough to peg it up but enjoyed our day there and the scenic views are excellent . Will play there again 😊

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Who manages this place???

Pro shop guy was completely out to lunch. I asked if the other players in my group were walking or riding...he said riding, just to get my money. He was very wrong. No bev cart on a packed weekend afternoon. Starter was too busy taking personal calls to do his job.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

Great experience, challenging course

Greens could be improved but overall great course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and test of your game

Great course layout tough conditions will test anyone’s game beautiful Park land course with rivers hills mature trees, fantastic

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Quality course

Challenging but fun course. Great location in hamitlon, along the bottom of the escarpment provides cool backdrops as well as abundance of trees and OB hazards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
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