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Royal Niagara Golf Club - Escarpment Course

1 Niagara on the Green Blvd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, L0S 1J0
(905) 693-9966
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806 Reviews
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About

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

Holes 9
Par 36
Length 3533 yds
Rating N/A
Slope N/A
Type Resort
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fee
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes
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
Year Built N/A
Golf Season Apr 1 to Nov 30
Architect(s) Ted Baker
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4.2
4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 806 reviews
84.5%
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806
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  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    4.1
  • Layout
    4.3
  • Friendliness
    4.5
  • Pace
    4.2
  • Amenities
    4.0
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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jeremynewman
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played

Great value for the money

Fantastic pace of play, great value for the money. Was a little surprised that the restaurant/bar was closed at 1:00pm on a Saturday as we wanted to stay and have lunch after our round. Regardless, great round at a great course.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000002342719
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course

Great conditions, friendly staff, pretty good value as well. I played by myself and completed the round in two hours and 15 minutes with a cart.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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OpKrqPgpzcT4MhqYNk5V
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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sutherl
Reviews 83
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

The course is in great shape and all the cart paths have been freshly paved. I have played here for years and this is the best shape I’ve ever seen it. Highly recommend.

4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314159446912
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Course too Difficult

Course was very dry. Almost impossible to keep the ball in play. Also, the foliage has grown significantly leading to several blind shots. The course was as always difficult with its narrow fairways and small greens, but now its just unplayable for mid-high handicappers.

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Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
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CBI346moniljMJ9rbxyx
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great golfing

Never played this course but I have played a few other Kaneff courses ( lion’s head and Carlisle) overall nice layout and clubhouse was great! Staff were very pleasant to deal with!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000006440967
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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GBarron2
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Flipalou
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played

Great course way to much money. Even with golf now deal.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
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Fitzy1969
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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RickR64
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Hutch29
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great day. Great golf course

We all had a great day. Staff were very nice and friendly! Would highly recommend booking a tee time!

Thanks

Hutch

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Duomab
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Friendly staff, Bill the starter.

Course is being worked on, but greens and fairways are in great shape

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
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u672081655
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Rasiulis
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Golf Course Improving Every Day

Love that they are working to improve the course, but it will take some time for all 3 nine courses be completed. Still a pleasure to golf there.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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zuD0WcYaLQAgHG9WLYXQ
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Rasiulis
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Improving Every Year

Nice to see that Kaneff is putting money into this great golf course, once a jewel of Niagara. Lets hope it comes back like that.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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u000001521797
Reviews 40
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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Referee11
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great pace of play

Played 18 in 3 1/2hrs and course is in good condition and greens are best I have seen at this course

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u685413440
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Twilight golf

Overall good course

But for a Kanef property I would have expected a better t-box and hole directions

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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