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4.3
593 Reviews (593)
5 Stars
241
4 Stars
270
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
93.2%
Recommend this course
534 out of 593 reviews
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4.4
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.4
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.1%
Recommend this course
77 out of 81 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 7150 yards
Slope 129
Rating 74.3
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King's Forest Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Golf Season Year round
Architect Graham Cooke

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice No

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.3
593 Reviews (593)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 22
Plays Long 19
Narrow Fairways 15
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 17
Locals 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 22
Worth the Drive 12

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Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Typical Steel Town

I'm long time Hamiltonian and avoid all the city courses sadly because of the steadfast ignorance, greed, lack of ettiqute and courtesy for others; did a 5 hour round on a 4 hour course.

Mind you, it doesn't make sense for a foursome to play thru a foursome, but the irate drunks thought it was funny to back up 3 groups on holes.

Appearantly, I was in the wrong and threatened with assault for questioning their pace?

Classic championship layout that should be played once a year if it wasn't for the ignorance and disrespect for the game of golf.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Good Course

I booked Kings Forest a while ago . I was surprised that they were offering cart with green fee but I booked it anyways thinking that it may be right this time. I receive a email from Golf Now Support saying that it will be cart path only . This is the second time this has happened and because of this one of my players had to cancel. I received no discount or refund from getting no cart . This is the 2nd time at Kings Forest . #NOT IMPRESSED

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

friendly staff

KF is my favorite course just because of the friendly staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course!

Good course! Great value!

******Important: ******
If you need a power cart call in advance to confirm they are permitting them on the front 9. They were not the day we booked due to course conditions and my friend could not play due to a medical issue requiring him to use a cart. Very disappointing!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
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 6
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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course ! A little tuff for me but I will be back..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course , a little tuff for me but I will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great public course! Chipping & putting practice areas very good

Slow place of play was due to inconsiderate members playing ahead of us!
There were open holes in front of them & they wouldn’t offer to let us play through
No Marshall on the course to assist
Overall a great course for the money!

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

Good experience

Very nice course and good experience with beautiful view..Thanks 😍

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rolly Review

Unfortunately due to October & weather there was no beer cart or half way house (food / drinks) open but understandable.

On a positive note fairways were very clean of leaves and clutter making finding our balls easy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

King’s Forest has long been one of my favourite local courses. I try to play it at least once a year. It has a great layout with many challenging holes. Its signature hole 11 is one of the most picturesque and around.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Kings Forest is one of the best and toughest courses in the Hamilton area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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