Royal Ontario Golf Club

I had the opportunity to play the Royal Ontario Golf course in the past and had only good things to say about the experience. I was in a group of four and started about 10 minutes late due to slow play. We started our game at 7:10am and completed the course at 11:20am. I thought that this was a good pace but not according to the marshals patrolling the course. We had a slow group ahead of us but had no problem waiting a bit at a few holes. The marshals met up with us on multiple holes explaining that they were pushing the group ahead of us as well as all groups. We did not react and kept our pace. Starting off at the 10th hole we noticed that the group behind us were teeing off before we had a chance to clear the area. Balls were coming closer and closer to us. At one point, a ball missed our cart by a few yards when we were just starting to leave a putting green. It became evident that the marshals continued their push especially on the group behind us. We were almost hit again on the 18th hole at which point one of our four players decided that he was not interested in finishing the game, this player happened to be the best player in our group and was on hos way scoring below 80. When we confronted the marshals regarding the pace of play and wanted some answers, they simple said that they did not push the play time and simple ignored us. It is unfortunate that they did not take even take the time to carefully listen to our complaint or even apologize since it seemed quite obvious that the place was overbooked. Our group plays many courses in Ontario and we love nothing more than to recommend courses we played and had a great experience. Unfortunately the Royal Ontario did not meet our standards due to the constant pressure to play faster; we did not come to play golf as quickly as possible, we play golf to enjoy the surroundings and the company. All in all, very disappointed with the way we were treated after playing a good pace of just over 4 hours.

It is a challenging course as there is water on virtually every hole. We seemed to be hitting over water or fescue on almost every shot.

Great but difficult course fairways are narrow and water seems to be everywhere, friendly staff.

Greens and tee decks were in bad condition. Nobody repairs their ball marks and the tee decks weren't cut.
Pace of play was embarrassing so we quit after 9!

Very nice golf course but the few things that can improve on it would be that people put their devotes back after eating and fixing dirt holes on the greens duress of their cars is excellent

This is a very good course, but not for your "weekend golfers". It has a unique combination of holes that require you to be long and accurate, combined with holes where you need to think your way through. It's not just a grip it and rip it type of course. The only criticism I have is, the drainage needs to be improved on hole number one. All in all, a great course to play.

When I clicked on the course information button the pin on the map was WAY off by 5 km. Someone needs to fix it

The pace of play was good course condition was excellent we really enjoyed our round

Course is in great shape. Stormy morning allowed for quick pace of play due to cancellations. Cart path only is annoying especially when we were the only group following the starters instructions.

Everything was fine. A little slow play which can be expected on the weekend. Players ahead had decided to play the tips and were constantly looking for their ball. Index restriction should be in place to play tips.

Conditions were great, pace was good cart girl could've come by more than twice tho

Came into this course with high expectations but left a bit disappointed. The staff was friendly and the clubhouse was great looking but it was the course itself that left us disappointed, specifically the greens. They were in terrible shape with ball marks everywhere. It seemed like no one was fixing their ball mark. It was too bad cause it is a beautiful looking course. The fairways were a bit better. On a positive note, the pace of play was excellent, the staff were very friendly and the food was quite good. We would not play here again unless they really fix up the greens.

Pace of play way too slow. Had to quit on the 13th hole. Also no food on beverage cart.

We booked golf for two then the started paired us up. No problem until one of the players kicked one of our balls on the fairway, played a ball that wasnt his and went straight to the green while we were still on the fairway on almost every hole. On hole 8 they let us play through and we discovered they were employees! The rest of the round went great. We went to the proshop at the end to voice our concerns and were met with a blank stare and no apology. Sigh

like I said.....quite the treat and the greens were as good as any I have seen all year!

I think most would expect a lot from a course called "Royal Ontario" but I was pretty disappointed. I regret going to play in the afternoon as it was one of the slowest rounds I've ever had. My group walked off at the 15 hole due to slowness of the round. The course is also very challenging in my opinion due the the tight fairways and out of bounds or water on every side of almost every hole. The pins the we played could not have been placed in harder position but that's up to me. Other then the good conditions and the ability to hit of grass on the range I wouldn't recommend this course. Unless I get a free ticket I won't be coming back.

first wish i had played better.challenging course great views very well kept as all kaneff courses are. will play again for sure

The course was in great shape. Pace was a bit slow, but we finished in just over 4 hours, so it wasn't too bad. I blame the scheduler. He had a 3-some, followed by a twosome, and a single, and then a 3-some. Two holes ahead of us had a gap of at least 3 holes. Marshall should have been all over this. We didn't see one. Otherwise, everything else was good. Coffee was also not so good.

They need to fix the pace of play! Space tee times and Marshall the course . Have been playing here for years and 5 hour round at 9 am is unacceptable.

A more challenging than average Ontario course in great condition
Well worth a round