Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda | GolfPass
Port Royal GC: #16
View of the 16th hole at Port Royal Golf Course
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4.4
368 Reviews 368 Reviews
5 Stars
260
4 Stars
85
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
94.3%
Recommend this course
355 out of 368 reviews
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4.2
15 Reviews 15 Reviews
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
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1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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4.3
31 Reviews 31 Reviews
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.5%
Recommend this course
29 out of 31 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6539 yards
Slope 130
Rating 73.1

Located on the shorefront of Southampton Parish, the Port Royal Golf Course is one of the most frequented public golf courses in Bermuda and it is even known as being one of Jack Nicklaus' favorites. Robert Trent Jones designed this 18-hole course, which hosts the Bermuda Open Championship every year. Doglegs and wind are just some of the factors that will challenge golfers on this course. The signature hole is the scenic and rather infamous 16th, situated precariously atop craggy cliffs that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. The hole requires a nearly perfect shot in order to reach the green. Port Royal Golf Course has garnered such a following that some golfers reserve starting time a year in advance.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Port Royal Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Walking Allowed Yes, except before 2 pm on weekends.
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times. Jeans, beach wear, track suits and T-shirts without collars are all considered inappropriate

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant
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4.4
368 Reviews (368)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 16
Drinks 14
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 28
Bunkers 21
Plays Long 15
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 23
Advanced Golfers 21
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17
Convenient to the City 12
Near Local Attractions 7

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Views

My son and I played this course, and to be fair it was an evening (5:00pm) game and middle of march.
The putting greens on the first two holes were bad, no other way to say it. It definitely improved from there, but none of the greens were good enough.
As to the views from the course, they were spectacular.
I would give the course another chance, to prove it is worth the money they charge for the rounds.

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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Course and Value in Bermuda

Don’t waste $300+on Tuckers or Mid-Ocean, both are nice courses but double the price of Port Royal.

The staff, restaurant and personnel are amazing.

Third trip to Bermuda and only need Port Royal!

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

Very nice course

The course is beautiful , very hilly . Lots of intersting holes

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Check out Port Royal

Port Royal Golf Club is a wonderful RTJ design that has moments where you think it is really easy, and then... boom. The holes "over the hill" or on the oceanside can play really tough, especially if you get into a sand trap. They are definitely highly penal at Port Royal, especially since they are not fluffy like those at many US or Caribbean resort-style courses. Port Royal will test you immensely, especially on the holes with wind. However, it is a good course and definitely worth a visit.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Vacation game

Just a week or so after the tournament. Only complaint would be that the greens had been top dressed and were very slow and sandy Was lucky as a single to join up with the owner and manager of the mini putt in Dockyards. Great guys, thank you. The course is very hilly, I usually walk but happy to cart here. Views are amazing and I did hit 16 green!!!

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Round

Course in great shape after pGA tournament. Very challenging with very scenic views. Extremely pleasant staff. A must play golf course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic round

Even busy getting ready for the PGA tournament the staff were friendly, course was beautiful, and the views are gorgeous. Some tough uphill holes in the wind. A must in Bermuda.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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 Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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 Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Port Royal Always Fun But!

Played a couple weeks after a hurricane impacted Bermuda. Bunkers were in. bad shape
and not playable as some washed out. Tee boxes and fairways good but greens hadn’t come back yet. Glad we played on Golf Now rate not course or even hotel rate. Pro shop was well stocked for a change though few dollars have been invested in buildings and infrastructure.
We’ll have to see how in looks in two months when PGA tournament takes place.

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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course but not in great shape

First they had a hurricane which washed out some bunkers so none were playable, free drop. Very hilly course but restricted to cart path per PGA request because of tournament in November. We asked for two handicap flags they only had one, so we were insulted by roving staff when we tried to explain the situation. There were some apologies when we stopped for lunch as we were not first timers at the course which they knew. My wife and I played there many times over past 20 years. So my best recommendation is to wait to play after the tournament, it should be in better condition then. Many more pro divots though,

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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/04/2024

We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your visit, clydejohn. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope the course conditions improve after the tournament for a better experience on your next visit.

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is excellent, staff very friendly and accommodating, would play it again and again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 08/07/2024

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Port Royal Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Back 9 is Impressive, front just ok

Very nice course, unfortunately the greens were aerated at some point and very bumpy. Traveled long way to play with no warning of aeration. (Round was discounted 60%)I had 7am tee time and nothing is really accessible until after 7 am in regards to range, pro shop, etc. Tried calling day before numerous times to find out what would be open at 630 the day before but no answer. I understand that comes with the territory at some places when booking 1st time of day. If you are on Cruise ship and getting there by taxi, arrange a return trip with taxi before he drops you off. Staff said it can be difficult at times getting one back to ship. Could be an issue if playing the day your ship is leaving port.

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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/23/2024

We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the inconvenience regarding the aeration of the greens and the limited availability of our facilities early in the morning. Thank you for recommending planning for taxi services, and we hope to better communicate our maintenance schedule and opening times in the future. We hope to see you for another round soon.

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