Royal Oaks Estates and Golf Club

By far the best course in Moncton area. Staff is extremely friendly, welcoming to non-members. Course in great condition.

For a course named after a tree, I was surprised there was not one tree on the entire course. A very nice clubhouse and set up when you begin. Practice green and driving range right next to the starter on 1. Huge clubhouse, nice drive up canteen. This might be my bias, but I prefer courses that are carved out of the natural landscape to courses a that are built from scratch. This is a manufactured course, built to support the many homes and condos built along its fairways. The holes are generally forgettable. The greens were in decent shape, but the dry NB summer has been hard on the fairways (however, this is true for all of NB this year). The cart paths, and all the little things are done very well. Lots of water and fairway bunkers in landing areas. I am very glad I did not pay full price, but I am glad I played it. I would recommend trying it at least once.