Royal Niagara GC
View from a tee box at Royal Niagara Golf Club.
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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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Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Royal Niagara

Conditions of bunkers and tee boxes were atrocious; bunkers felt like water penalties

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Never again

I won't be back, poor playing condition and a very rude starter! Tee boxes, fairways and fringe haven't been touched in days. Mark the starter was very rude, power tripping galore.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Rained out

We got 11 holes in before a severe thunderstorm came through. The course was nice but wet had to cart path only not a big deal but because I booked through golf now hot deal they would not issue me a rain check said I have to go through GolfNow. Kinda frustrating and GolfNow doesn’t make it easy to contact them

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Good day for golf

Got there before our tee time and checked in. The starter gave us instructions and we were on our way to the first tee of the Old Canal course. It's been a while since l'm golfing here but there was a good deal on Golfnow to make it worth the 1 hour drive.

As I had said I've been here maybe 6 or 7 seven times but I never was able to play this particular 9 so I was glad we made It. Both the front and back nine courses were in great shape for this time of the year. The only negative thing was the greens had been aerated recently so your putts were bouncing a little at times but it was still a good golf day. Both my golf partner and I agreed that we should come back again, and that is top priority on our list without a doubt. I recommend this course to anyone who wants a top notch golf course to play. I'm sure you would be glad you did. The pro shop is at ground level for easy access.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I feel this course has really gone downhill since 2023.

Conditions for a $90 round were fair at best.

Lots of marshalls the course but they do nothing to improve the pace of play

Also, There are no portable washrooms on the course, which isn’t a problem for 50% of the population.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good times

Love royal Niagara been playing there for years. The grass was browner than usual. Pace of play was slow on the front nine but I’d have to blame the group infront of us. Range is nice chipping and putting area is great. Love the course has some challenging holes has some friendly holes. Beers and range buckets are over priced but we got a deal on golf now so it worked out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course to get the “Long” experience

The course was well kept, cut and watered. Pin placements which provided so awesome challenges. The course itself has a a fair bit of undulation which does come into play. For the price I think that this course will provide a great learning experience for those who have never seen a long course and for those who play mostly flat and straight courses. Plenty of par 5’s and par 4’s to recover.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Highly recommended

Travel vacation to this area and scheduled a day of golf here. Very friendly staff, easy checkin and cart pickup. Beautiful course even in the rain. Only recommendation is better signs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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