On more than one occasion I have told golfing friends that if they feel they are playing really well it might be time for a visit to King's Forest, to bring you back down to Earth again!. Its a tough little golf course that really makes you keep the ball in play.

King's Forest's nice length and tight tree-lined fairways are challenging enough to stand up to even the finest players among us. While water rarely comes into play on its eighteen holes, this course is really defined by its wooded parkland layout. On many holes hitting an iron off the tee is a great play, giving you a better chance of keeping it in the fairway and having a decent approach with your second.

This municipal gem once served as a conservation area and occupies a beautiful natural space that is fittingly framed in by the escarpment known as the Hamilton Mountain. Operated by the City of Hamilton, it is more often than not in great condition and carries a price tag that any golfer would love. With a top green fee still under $50 it can certainly be considered one of the best values in the province.