Royal Niagara GC
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4.1
775 Reviews (775)
5 Stars
239
4 Stars
319
3 Stars
119
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
43
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
82.8%
Recommend this course
605 out of 775 reviews
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4.0
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
71.4%
Recommend this course
10 out of 14 reviews
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4.2
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.6%
Recommend this course
66 out of 78 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 3519 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

With a location tucked away between the Niagara Escarpment, the Bruce Trail, and the Welland Canal, Royal Niagara Golf & Country Club offers 27 scenic holes. The Iron Bridge Course is one of the three nines at the club. The first hole runs across the magnificent Iron Bridge, which passes over the rambling waters of the Welland Canal. There are undulating greens and deep, well placed bunkers throughout the golf course. Although all of the courses at Royal Niagara Golf & Country Club are equal in difficulty and beauty, each layout is unique with an interesting set of challenges that pose a formidable test for players of all skill levels.

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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
775 Reviews (775)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poorly maintained

Greens were freshly aerated and top dressed. Very bumpy, sandy, and inconsistent.

Course was very very dry and hard. One 9 was closed for a staff event but no warning of that. Tee blocks very uneven and didn't look like they had been cut in almost a week.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course

This is a very nice course in a great setting. lots of great holes and a couple not so great.OverallI highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nicely kept course considering the wet conditions.

Would have been nice to have gps in carts.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play was not managed

Very fun layout. You can tell they are making efforts to improve the conditioning. No one seems to repair pitch marks and the greens tend to be soft. Pace of play was brutal. The course can’t control what type of players are playing, but they can make an effort to manage them on the course

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Even with the rain and parts of the course being under water, it was still in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Royal Niagara

This course was in beautiful condition, pace of play was great and the staff were very friendly. The greens were so good and rolled very true. We would definitely go back and play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 69
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Holy Goose Problem BATMAN !!!

As a local, I have the opportunity to play this course whenever I'd like, but what disappointing course conditions. Let's start with the good

Pros:

> course layout is challenging and fun

> the bunkers are high quality sand

> the fairways are as soft as a pillow

Cons:

> $14 for a SMALL bucket of range balls.

> $18 for a LG bucket of range balls.

> There is so much goose crap (and I can't stress this enough), that the only way to putt would be to have brought a broom or leaf blower. They have the biggest goose problem I've ever seen in the Niagara Region. The geese strut around without fear of golf carts or anything, they sit on the putting greens, eating it up. My recommendation would be to rescue one (or three) of the many loveable dogs at the pound and give them to the grounds crew. The geese have simply ruined this course.

If you want to play another well manicured course, in this price range, there are several better choices in the village of (nearby) Chippewa in much better condition than "Royal Geese Niagara"

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poorest Greens in Niagara

Bad Greens very slow, need a Crockett mallet to get the ball to the hole. Course not busy at all go figure with these conditions. To many blind shots from over grown areas. They sent the beverage cart girl home because of lack of play, total disregard for the people that were out playing the course. carts are hand me downs from other Kanefff courses Save your money and play another cheaper course and you will be much happier.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Manager Enforcing Archaic Rule

My friend and I went to play here. Great layout. My friend had a mock tee like the one Tiger first wore. He was told he was not allowed to play without a collar. The young fellow at the register seemed uncomfortable enforcing this rule but told my friend he had to buy a shirt for $70 in order to play. The young employee said it was up to the manager who was standing right there and not letting my friend play without a collar. The starter outside later agreed that enforcing the rule was in bad taste but couldn't say anything. Because my friend lives nearby he was able to go home, grab a collared shirt and get back within 30 minutes. They gave us a tee time to accommodate that but we thought that the entire situation was unnecessary and completely ridiculous. Pro golfers and others have played numerous times in numerous places wearing a mock tee shirt. It's too bad a place like this with a nice layout feels compelled to alienate their customers and side with such an old and archaic rule. My friend is black. I'm sure that had nothing to do with it.

We won't be back.

I'm sure Kaneff would not want this manager representing his course in Niagara if he knew this was happening. Amateur hour.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course, well maintained, some really interesting holes.

Please do something about the geese, there’s goose poop everywhere.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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