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
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
29
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
85.0%
Recommend this course
68 out of 80 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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging beautiful golf course and friendly marshall

We enjoyed this golf course and the marshall Dave is especially very professional and nice.

My only recommendation is to put more signs for next hole to reduce time for looking for the next hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play and no course marshals

We were waiting on every hole starting on the first T. There were absolutely no Marshalls to be seen except for the third to last hole when someone raced up to us because they couldn’t find a waver on file. Absolutely ridiculous would never recommend this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wow what a beautiful course

I got paired up with three of the best guys I have ever played with Don,Wong and Song you guys were a riot to play with! The course was in great shape and the greens were super fast. Bianca was very friendly and is very easy on the eyes lol.

I will definitely be back there again before the season is over

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course Improvements

Royal Niagara is coming back to when it first opened decades ago. The par 3 tee boxes are are new, with leveled tee boxes and nice plush grass. Cart paths are paved and wide. Greens have less divots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging, scenic, but bring lots of balls and tic spray

Solid course. Greens play excellent, fairways are in good condition, brand new cart paths, and plenty of majestic gooses' to make this course feel truly Canadian.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

All Staff needs customer service training

We’ve played here for years because of course not staff. Definately won’t be back. From check in in clubhouse, girl was not friendly. They have one of those cart girls that doesn’t know not to drive towards your group when you’re hitting and she did it half a dozen times.

Maintenance crews were working on the sprinkler systems on course as needed and 1 crew had to be asked to move to the side as they were right in front of the tee box. They had no intention of moving. Never experienced that before.

Course itself has always been good but they’ve let brush and trees overgrow in some of the valleys making those holes harder then they need to be as they are hard enough.

No gps or signs with distances to hazards so mobile apps needed if you plan on playing but I wouldn’t.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously 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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously 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.

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

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

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