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4.4
505 Reviews (505)
5 Stars
180
4 Stars
231
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
94.8%
Recommend this course
454 out of 505 reviews
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4.7
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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4.4
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.6%
Recommend this course
35 out of 37 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise, with varied and challenging holes that keep returning golfers engaged. Outstanding value for money and a smooth pace of play make this a top local choice.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6521 yards
Slope 118
Rating 71.3
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Royal Oaks Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Forse (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Royal Oaks Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.4
505 Reviews (505)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 25
Water Hazards 22
Forced Carries 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Seniors 14
Walkers 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 15
Worth the Drive 12
Convenient to the City 11

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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Royal Oaks 8/15/17

Overall decent playing conditions. Very green and healthy still, course is well taken care of. Sand bunkers are in rather poor shape, as most public courses. Some greens are beaten up, too.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

In Expensive Again at The Oaks!

I love getting Last Minute Deals for Royal Oaks. I really like this course. It is a real joy to play. I don't mind driving 40 minutes to get there. Get out and play, summer is waning!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Better Condition

It's a nice course if you are checking it out for the first time. Several teeing options. The course was in better condition than it has been compared to some recent rounds the last few years. They were adding sand to the bunkers and converting some bunkers to grass.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was Very wet from rain. Most tee boxes were very weedy. No drinking water on the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Solid "B" course

The layout is very appealing as there are few spots where holes run along side one another (I know it's part of the game but it was refreshing to not have errant tee-shots bouncing off your cart!). Greens rolled quite well and the fairways/rough were in good shape. The bunkers, however, need some help. Littered with small rocks/pebbles, it didn't help that there was only a 1/4" of sand (wedge bounced and bladed the ball twice). Play again? Sure. Would be a great course to host an event/scramble! Staff is very nice/friendly!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Accommodating Staff

Course had a large outing that day departing with a shotgun start just before our tee time. Pro Shop Staff took us out to the 11th hole on the back nine to put us ahead of the outing traffic. Never waited on a hole - special attention to ensuring an enjoyable round is not a common feature of most courses but the RO staff aim to please.

It's a great course with an accommodating staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great bang for the buck

This is a good course for players of all levels. Staff was courteous and professional. Only flaw I could see was the bunkers needing Improvement. I was in a greenside bunker on the second hole that was filled with large rocks and stones. I was fortunate enough not to be in another one for the rest of the round, but could see that they all needed some attention. Other than that, great course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fair conditions

The course is in fair condition. Don't know if it was due to previous weather conditions. Still a great tract. Worth the Golf Now rate.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value with hot deal

Course was in good condition for early April. No ponding on course despite recent rain. Good layout in a quiet setting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

this course has great features

nice lay out. nice facilities, fair price. New Carts.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over booked

This is a nice course to play. But I have played this course many of times, and most of the time I feel like they over book tee times. Played here yesterday and my tee time was for 11:30 and didn't tee off until 12:00 because it was so backed up. It took 5 hours to play this round. One of my four members quit only after playing 9 holes because he couldn't stand the slow play and waiting at every hole to tee off and just too wait agin to take our 2nd and 3rd shot. But it is a nice course just hate the slow play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

It was a great time playing in mid-January. The course was wet, thus cart path only. Truly, a special time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fall golf

Always enjoy playing Royal Oaks. Conditions in fall are much improved after a stressful summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

what happened?

Been to this course many times, and this is the worst I've ever seen it. Agree with previous reviews concerning fairways and tee boxes. Greens were somewhat better, but still had lots of bare and/or diseased looking spots. I know the course was taken over, along with Monroe Valley and Par Line, some time ago. Very disappointed in conditions of ALL THREE COURSES THIS YEAR!!!!!!! Get on the ball, whoever you are, you are ruining a good public course three times over! If I hadn't got such a great Hot Deal price, I would definitely feel ripped off.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Royal Oaks

I've played this course many times in previous years always considered it an excellent course in layout and condition. Haven't played for time until now. Course even though it has irrigation was in terrible shape. Tees were bare, fairways were burned out and some greens were diseased. Very disappointed for a course I've enjoyed in the past.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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