2001 Royal Niagara Golf Club Niagara-on-the-Lake

 

Created by renowned golf course architect, Ted Baker, Royal Niagara GC is an upscale 27-hole facility made up of three distinguished nines - the Escarpment, Iron Bridge and Old Canal courses - each balanced in terms of length and challenge. The course takes full advantage of its unique geography, incorporating the Niagara Escarpment, the CNR line and bridge, and the historic Welland Canal in its design.     ( more ... ) Recognized as one of Canada's best new courses, Royal Niagara GC hosted the 2003 Telus Skins Game.

Pictured   (L>R):     Joey McKenney , Head Professional, and Ivaylo Valov, General Manager of Royal Niagara GC

Course Profile
Created by renowned golf course architect, Ted Baker, the Royal Niagara GC is an upscale 27-hole facility made up of three distinguished nines - each balanced in terms of length and challenge. The course takes full advantage of its unique geography, incorporating the Niagara Escarpment, the CNR line and bridge, and the historic Welland Canal in its design.
2003	Playing over 7000 yards from the championship tees, the course features sculpted fairways, undulating greens, cavernous bunkers, and an abundance of water. Nestled between the historic Welland Canal, the popular Bruce Trail and the rugged Niagara Escarpment, Royal Niagara offers a memorable golf experience. On the Escarpment Course, the first five holes run due south to the base of the wooded Escarpment. After the 5th hole, the layout takes golfers atop the Niagara Escarpment, then returns downhill past the large central lake to the impressive clubhouse.

On the Iron Bridge Course, the opening three holes run diagonally across the property to the CN rail line and the Iron Bridge, and the 4th tee is nestled right alongside the abandoned tunnel entrance. The 6th hole returns to the Welland Canal and features a green perched above a thundering waterfall. The Old Canal Course is dominated by water - the 2nd green is located immediately adjacent to the Canal, as are the 3rd tee and green, and large ponds are found at each of the six finishing holes.

Throughout the course, there are dozens of strategically positioned fairway bunkers and fairways are typically bordered by trees, water, fescue and / or rough. With the influence of the Niagara Escarpment, the rolling terrain and the walling of the Canal, elevated tees and greens are an integral part of the design of Royal Niagara GC. Royal Niagara GC features bent grass throughout (tees, fairways, greens), Ohio-grade white sand bunkers, thick bluegrass rough and some fescue perimeters. Practice facilities include a driving range, putting green, chipping green and a practice bunker. Carts are included and feature the ParView GPS mapping / tracking / scoring system.