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Port Royal Course

Port Royal Golf Course

Southampton, BM
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18 holesPar 716,256 m74.6/139

About this course

Port Royal Golf Course occupies a dramatic clifftop site on Bermuda's south shore in Southampton Parish. Designed by Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1970, the course was built as a public facility by the Bermudian government to complement the island's resort tourism. Jones routed the layout across rugged limestone terrain, taking advantage of natural elevation changes and ocean views that appear on multiple holes. The property sits above pink sand beaches and turquoise water, with the course itself characterized by coral stone outcroppings, native vegetation, and exposure to prevailing winds that can significantly affect play. The par-71 layout measures over 6,800 yards from the championship tees and features several holes that play along or above the coastline. The sixteenth hole, a par three playing across a chasm to a green perched on a promontory, draws particular attention for its clifftop setting and ocean backdrop. The course incorporates Jones's typical design elements including large, contoured greens, strategic bunkering, and forced carries over natural hazards. Fairways often tilt and narrow at landing areas, rewarding accurate placement. Port Royal underwent a comprehensive renovation completed in 2009, with updates to drainage, grassing, and bunker construction while maintaining the original routing and design intent. The course has hosted PGA Grand Slam of Golf events and remains Bermuda's most prominent public golf facility. Its accessibility and setting make it a frequent destination for visiting golfers, and it serves as a venue for local competitive play throughout the year.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

707

Best in World

2

Best in Bermuda

1

Best in Southampton

Quick facts

Location
Southampton, BM
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,256 metres
Difficulty
74.6/139
Course Vaults score
8.3

Getting there

Most visitors to Port Royal Golf Course arrive via L.F. Wade International Airport, Bermuda's sole commercial gateway, positioned on the island's eastern edge roughly a forty-minute drive from the course. The journey west unfolds along Bermuda's famously narrow roads, past pastel-walled cottages and turquoise coves, before reaching the South Shore parish of Southampton where Port Royal commands a dramatic clifftop perch above the Atlantic. Private aviation typically routes through the same facility, though the island's compact scale means no arrival feels hurried - the transition from tarmac to first tee is measured in island time, with each curve revealing why this remote British territory has long held golfers in quiet thrall.

FAQ

Common questions about Port Royal

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Port Royal has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.

Yes. Port Royal is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Port Royal is 71.

Port Royal plays 6,256 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Port Royal is 139.

Port Royal is a 18-hole course.

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