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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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4.5
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.3%
Recommend this course
33 out of 35 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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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice challenging local course

Royal oaks is a nice local challenging golf course. This course offers some holes that will make use of a few different clubs in your bag. Also there are holes there that make you think before bombing away !

Also to note most of the course is layed out in a fashion you don't see / play side by side with another home giving each hole a somewhat secluded feeling.

Overall a nice reasonable course! Be sure to check GolfNow app to get some good deals as well !

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

disappointed

Royal has been a gem in the past, but the condition of the course was terrible. The staff was kind of rude to the group ahead of us, and it seems this had something to do with the time being booked through golfnow. In my opinion, the only redeeming factor was that the cost was so low!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Very Strict About Golf Now Tee Times

Got off to a bad start at Royal Oaks with the staff there. We had a 1:07 tee time and traveled nearly an hour to get there after running other errands. Errands went quicker than expected and we arrived at course around 11:30. Staff was very strict about tee times made via Golf Now. Since we paid $22 per person, they wouldn't let us tee off early, even though there were numerous openings - because those other tee times were going for $26 pp. We left and ate lunch elsewhere, came back for our scheduled tee time. That put us behind 2 groups of elderly gentlemen who managed to play in 4:45 minutes, but it felt like forever. There was no one in front of these 2 groups and there were no rangers to help with pace of play. We also had course regulars who hit into us until I fussed at them. All in all, course was reasonable challenge, some quirky holes, but buyer be ware that low rates also means you have no idea of what to expect for friendliness or pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Every hole is different and very fair.

Challenging, scenic, course in great shape. Inexpensive course where good shots are rewarded. We'll worth the trip! It should be a must play in Pennsylvania.

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

Pace of play issues today

Normally an awesome place to place. For some reason today the future Tiger Woods and his 11 friends were in front of me. 3 hours and 45 minutes for 9 holes. I was done after that.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

a good suprise

I hadn't played royal oaks for three or four years. last time it was rough and full priced. I heard the condition was good so I went down to play. The fairways were good, the greens were also in good condition and comfortably paced. The rough was up but not like being in jail.. It was high enough you wanted to avoid it, but you could play out of it. the sand was in good condition and also playable. go play it and have a good round!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

The staff was okay. Overall experience was better than average.. I will definetly be returning to this course and maybe I won't make a mistake of going on a day there is a scheduled tournement and or charity event. When it comes to the layouts of the greens and fairways, the fairways were in good condition, but I did notice a majority of the greens having quite a few ball marks and divots that needed to be fixed. But that just comes with the territory I suppose other players not fixing there ball marks . Just makes you have to play a little harder to complete the two putt. Good job Royal Oaks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Water challenge .

Very good course some narrow holes with water hazarads.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

A very interesting course

We played the day after a storm so the course was not to its normal condition. Cart path only at places and standing water. This is not the course fault and most likely in a few days these conditions would be taken care of.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Pretty nice course. A little nicer than your average course. It's a little bit of a splurge, but worth it. The lay out is great. Course wasn't in the best condition I have ever seen it, but still above average.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A so-so experience ...

Although I believe that this course was priced well for the experience($24).I really wished that there was sand in the traps. Instead of rocky-dirt. And better signage when making your way from one hole to the next.
And I realize it's not a deal breaker for most people. But for the exception of the girls at the snack bar, the staff could really use a few lessons in customer service.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good layout and challenge.

Overall the course was in good shape, a few area's where the fairways are poor but I think they have always dealt with those issues.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The rough is rough

Fairways are well kept but the rough is too unkept. It's very easy to lose a ball in the rough 3 ft off the fairway. It should be cut a little shorter & more often. The greens also have some pretty bad patchiness going on in some areas. It's an overall visually stimulating course with some challenging holes but it just needs a little bit of housekeeping.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice, enjoyable, unique...

Nice course, enjoyable day, unique challenges. Inconsistent green speeds well kept grounds

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Off the beaten path but well worth the drive

My 4-some really enjoyed our round -- as we knew we would because we've been making the pilgrimage to Royal Oaks at least once of year. This course is tucked away and can be tough to find -- a good gps is recommended. The course itself was in very good condition with consistent moderately fast greens. We got a GREAT deal on golfnow.com. Royal Oaks has some very nice holes and I think #14 reminds me of #18 at Pebble Beach (minus the Pacific Ocean). This track is perfect for the 10+ handicappers and it has 5 sets of tees to choice from. Even at regular rates, you will most certainly find Royal Oaks to be of tremendous value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very nice course

the layout and conditions were nice, nice large greens very playable course. the only complaint i have is some of the bunkers had rocks in the sand. other than that great experience! would definately play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slowest day ever

Price is right, course was nice, but we quit after 7 holes. Because it had taken 2 1/2 hours to reach that point, and there were 3 groups stacked up on the 8th tee. If you have 6+ hours to play, go ahead.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course with excellent staff.

This course is always very well maintained and plays like others which cost much more. The course is tricky at times because of the high number of fairway bunkers. There are 5-6 holes where small stream water hazards can come into play as well. Always a great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

I've played the course in better shape then it was in, but it was still in better shape then most courses. The sand was only ok and the greens were smooth but unfortunately not very fast. The tees weren't in very good shape however with numerous divots on them. Pace of play was very slow but I played in the afternoon so that is expected. Overall I really enjoy playing this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awsome staff and service

We had a 5:45 am tee off , and as luck would have it the pro shop staff was 15-20 min late , no biggie for my group , but the manager met us on hole # 2 and gave us a free round of golf and lunch on them , excellent service , and apology was good enough for us

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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