Port Royal Golf Course

About
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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 71 | 6539 yards | 73.1 | 130 |
Blue | 71 | 6144 yards | 71.1 | 128 |
White (W) | 71 | 5685 yards | 74.4 | 135 |
White | 71 | 5685 yards | 68.8 | 124 |
Red (W) | 71 | 4916 yards | 69.4 | 122 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 73.1/130 | 438 | 567 | 148 | 458 | 380 | 370 | 517 | 213 | 383 | 3474 | 350 | 443 | 383 | 235 | 393 | 412 | 235 | 507 | 410 | 3368 | 6842 |
Blue M: 71.1/128 | 423 | 539 | 138 | 402 | 367 | 353 | 504 | 189 | 370 | 3285 | 334 | 424 | 349 | 195 | 371 | 390 | 180 | 495 | 378 | 3116 | 6401 |
White M: 68.8/124 W: 74.4/135 | 395 | 509 | 129 | 379 | 330 | 327 | 473 | 166 | 340 | 3048 | 315 | 396 | 325 | 161 | 336 | 349 | 142 | 469 | 353 | 2846 | 5894 |
Red M: 64.2/107 W: 69.4/122 | 338 | 444 | 113 | 345 | 314 | 277 | 434 | 129 | 321 | 2715 | 287 | 343 | 273 | 135 | 290 | 323 | 105 | 393 | 312 | 2461 | 5176 |
Handicap | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
Handicap (W) | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 |
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Photo submitted by u314160676341 on 03/21/2025
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Photo submitted by DrTba on 09/20/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163708404 on 04/13/2023
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Photo submitted by u637950477 on 11/03/2022
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Photo submitted by u637950477 on 11/03/2022
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Photo submitted by u637950477 on 11/03/2022
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Photo submitted by golfess on 09/21/2022
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Photo submitted by golfess on 09/21/2022
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!6th hole Photo submitted by golfess on 09/21/2022
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16th Photo submitted by AcweviKkCQVZlbEWaQNz on 08/09/2022
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8th Photo submitted by AcweviKkCQVZlbEWaQNz on 08/09/2022
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Signature hole Photo submitted by uYVKV9205YV on 04/27/2022
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Photo submitted by t305131416 on 02/10/2022
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Photo submitted by t305131416 on 02/10/2022
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Photo submitted by t305131416 on 02/10/2022
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Photo submitted by yFXJR6yVoBEfxDNaGb3Y on 08/03/2021
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Photo submitted by yFXJR6yVoBEfxDNaGb3Y on 08/03/2021
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16 th Photo submitted by yFXJR6yVoBEfxDNaGb3Y on 08/03/2021
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Photo submitted by yFXJR6yVoBEfxDNaGb3Y on 08/03/2021
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11th Photo submitted by yFXJR6yVoBEfxDNaGb3Y on 08/03/2021
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8th par 3 Photo submitted by yFXJR6yVoBEfxDNaGb3Y on 08/03/2021
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Photo submitted by mjadu on 07/01/2021
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Photo submitted by kwashin3 on 05/09/2021
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Photo submitted by u7410243 on 04/01/2021
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Photo submitted by JohnAsh on 12/30/2020
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Photo submitted by JohnAsh on 12/30/2020
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2 put par! Photo submitted by barberda on 04/30/2019
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Dan and Susan Photo submitted by barberda on 04/30/2019
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Port Royal finally reaches the ocean at the par-3 8th. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/27/2017
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Port Royal's par-4 11th tumbles toward the Great Sound. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/27/2017
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The par-4 15th is perhaps the hardest hole at Port Royal, but the view is splendid. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/27/2017
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Hole 16 is the most-photographed hole at Port Royal, and it's easy to see why. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/27/2017
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Photo submitted by rholland525 on 11/20/2016
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Photo submitted by rholland525 on 11/20/2016
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Photo submitted by rholland525 on 11/20/2016
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Photo submitted by rholland525 on 11/20/2016
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Photo submitted by rholland525 on 11/20/2016
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A stunning view on the 8th green. Photo submitted by Bbattista on 10/07/2015
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16th hole, tough par 3 Photo submitted by mjadu on 09/01/2015
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Photo submitted by SecondMortgage on 08/31/2015
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The 16th hole at Port Royal is one of the world's great ocean holes. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 02/06/2014
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View from 15 overlooking 16 Photo submitted by Steve9830568 on 07/02/2013
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.
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!
Very nice course
The course is beautiful , very hilly . Lots of intersting holes
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.
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!!!
Great Round
Course in great shape after pGA tournament. Very challenging with very scenic views. Extremely pleasant staff. A must play golf course
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.
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.
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,
Course is excellent, staff very friendly and accommodating, would play it again and again.

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.
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.

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.
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.