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King's Forest Golf Course
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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
Kings Forest Golf ⛳️
Great day, played with a couple members who were super to hang with. Biggest complaint was the starter was extremely rude and ignorant while making no apologies for his behavior? We did nothing to deserve this other than asking a couple basic questions such as where can we get a scorecard? This guy shouldn’t be around people!
Hidden gem!
Great course for the price. Challenging, in good condition, friendly people, pace was nice. The rough was thick when we played and made it tough for us below average golfers to get out of, and we questioned whether there would be a cart person or not after not seeing one on the front 9. There was a snack/drink hut at the turn and the woman who helped us was great. We did see a cart person on the 15th hole I think but that was it, which was surprising given how hot it was that day.
All in all, it was an awesome day of golf and we'd all go back for sure. I try to get there at least once or twice a summer.
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.
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!!
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.
Good challenge
Course was in great shape but pace of play was a bit slow and I didn’t notice any Marshall’s.
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 😊
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.
Excellent course
Great experience, challenging course
Greens could be improved but overall great course
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
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.
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