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4.1
789 Reviews (789)
5 Stars
246
4 Stars
324
3 Stars
120
2 Stars
56
1 Stars
43
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
82.2%
Recommend this course
617 out of 789 reviews
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4.1
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.6%
Recommend this course
22 out of 28 reviews
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4.2
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.5%
Recommend this course
44 out of 54 reviews
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Course Highlights
Royal Niagara consistently impresses with well-watered fairways, maintained bunkers, and tricky greens that reward strategic play across multiple nine-hole combinations. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and affordable pricing make this a top choice in the Niagara region.

About

Holes 9
Type Resort
Par 36
Length 3533 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

The Escarpment Course is one of three nine-hole courses at Royal Niagara Golf & Country Club. The course is so named for its layout, which begins at the base of the Niagara Escarpment and snakes upwards to the top of the wooded Escarpment; afterwards it goes back downhill to the clubhouse. The golf course has been built to championship standards with carefully sculpted fairways and cavernous bunkers. There are also undulating greens and water hazards coming into play throughout. The challenging round is complemented by the scenic views provided by Royal Niagara Golf & Country Club's idyllic location between the Escarpment, the Bruce Trail and the Welland Canal

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Course Details

Year Built N/A
Golf Season Apr 1 to Nov 30
Architect Ted Baker

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Pull-carts No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn on the golf course, driving range, and practice areas at all times (no tee shirts, tank tops, jeans, cut-offs, etc.).

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.1
789 Reviews (789)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 38
Brunch 12
Patio Dining 12
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 57
Forced Carries 53
Undulating Greens 50
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 45
Locals 39
Playing Multiple Courses 34
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 50
Near Local Attractions 47
Convenient to the City 46

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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

great value

nicely kept coarse. greens were fast but not hard to hold if you hit the ball high. cost 32 bucks with cart so great value. people fix your ball marks as that took the most time . will play this coarse again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
4382533e-a9b1-53ef-835d-b0521419d123
Commented on 09/05/2017

Thanks!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointed

It seems like this course gets worse by the year. When it opened it was a gem, but apparent cost cutting has taken its toll. Staff are marginally friend, rangers are like pepin Tom's watching you. Better value elsewhere in my opinion.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tee box and Greens

Tee boxes badly beaten up and wet plus the greens looked like the Irish Riverdance group had just performed. Spent a great deal of time repairing green before every put.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
4382533e-a9b1-53ef-835d-b0521419d123
Commented on 08/29/2017

thanks for taking the time to repair the greens!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

beautiful course

Very challenging. Well groomed. Friendly staff. Overall great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
4382533e-a9b1-53ef-835d-b0521419d123
Commented on 08/28/2017

Thanks!

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Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Stuck behind a scramble tournament

Played as a twosome and started15 minutes late as they let a single tee off just before us.

Caught up to a scramble tournament with six holes to play. Played two more holes and quit as play was ridiculously slow especially with the barefoot lady tending the pin while pounding back a beer.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not Worth it!!

The course looks like it is in good shape until you are out there. Tee Boxes are in need of some care! Fairways are in ok shape with a few spots that need some looking after. Then there is the GREENS! These are in the worst shape I have ever seen on a course. People need to fix ball marks properly and the course needs to be on that! The greens are pocked all over so no matter where you are you put through old badly fixed divots! Not worth the $62 we paid to play. What a let down!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pace of play

Staff in pro shop - 2 out of 10

Maintenence staff , course etc ..is excellent 10 out of 10

Starters - 5 out of 10 - Friendly but do nothing to keep the pace of play moving ...many times have gone home after the 11th or 12th hole as its getting into a 6+ hour round...Weekends are particularly bad. Played course six times and its like that every single time! waiting 15 to 20 mins per hole usually from the 10th to the 18th hole just to tee off is frustrating to say the least.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Management needs HELP

My friend got his first hole in 1 =ACE ..30 yr adventure ..spoke to management and was told they would put together a package together for him for his Life long achievement .. A certificate + swag ...gave all info about the ACE ...2 weeks go bye no response ,no email nothing.. called course and spoke with manager personally ...said he lost info ...it happens ...now friend is disappointed no certificate / plaque ...to hang on wall .. 2 weeks go bye again nothing ..call course back left message for manager that i will be messaging head office , about this FALSE HOPE. Sent message to head office responds in 1 day ..great .. was told / explained new manager ...got it ..head office will take care of it ...69 days later to the day ..friend gets envelope with a photocopied congrats and a free TWOSOME , no cart must be used before 8 am or after 3 pm monday thru thursday ... WHAT A JOKE ...big company KANEFF ...MR.IGGY KANEFF must be proud of his management TEAM ... don,t think so !!! I personally have had 2 ACES and received on the spot a golf shirt with COURSE LOGO , ball marker ,divot repair, and FOURSOME with cart to relive THE MOMENT ..well done BURLINGTON SPRINGS , the other a hat from COURSE with LOGO a dozen LOGO balls of COURSE , PLUS nice CERTIFICATE... well done CARDINAL ..these guys / MANAGEMENT A JOKE ... don,t BOTHER telling these people 69 days of Frustration...could have made friends DAY ...PERFECT on the SPOT ...BLEW IT BIG TIME .... WILL NOT BE BACK . Spend my monies on a course who appreciate their CUSTOMERS ...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough, Nice Course but needs maintenace

Course was nice, greens were challenging, fairways in decent condition with all the rain we've got. The course would have received 4 stars but the tee boxes are in rough shape on all par 3s and not a single playable bunker on the Iron Bridge or Escarpment nines. Looks like greens crews gave up on the bunkers.

Staff was nice and club house amenities are decent.

Could be a really good course with some extra attention to maintenance.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
4382533e-a9b1-53ef-835d-b0521419d123
Commented on 08/08/2017

Thanks. With all the thunderstorms rolling through the golf course the bunkers have been extremely challenging to fix. One moment all fixed the next they are washed away with a thunderstorm. No excuses just very challenged.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course , requires some challenging placed shots .

Would definately recommend course for must play .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
4382533e-a9b1-53ef-835d-b0521419d123
Commented on 07/31/2017

Thanks!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Staff!

I did really enjoy the service this Golf Club provided. It is an overall good course to play at. The maintenance of the course could be improved (like the overwhelming geese poos on mainy of their fairways). During our 18 hole round the snack cart only went by once; which was during our very first hole, we would of liked it if it went by again when we would actually want things. The portable toilets were completely disgusting and the one I tried, ran out of hand sanitizer. I may do this course again if I were back in the area, but I will bring more snacks for myself next time around.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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