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2.8
434 Reviews (434)
5 Stars
84
4 Stars
171
3 Stars
89
2 Stars
53
1 Stars
37
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
53.8%
Recommend this course
302 out of 434 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.2
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.3
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
58.3%
Recommend this course
7 out of 12 reviews
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2.8
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
58.3%
Recommend this course
21 out of 36 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6859 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.2

Royal American Links Golf Club pays homage to the birthplace of golf, the seaside links of Scotland, an inspiration that is also reflected in the architecture of the clubhouse. The 18-hole course was created in the traditional link-style but with added features not typical of the classic design including water coming into play on nearly every hole. There are also large, deep bunkers protect the sloping greens, many of which are double-tiered. Royal American Links Golf Club's signature hole is the par-3 12th. Its green is guarded by a not only a large rock wall but also water to the front and left. There is a large bunker to the left of the green that will swallow any errant shots but players with a sharp short game will be able to manage.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan (1990) Craig Schreiner (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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2.8
434 Reviews (434)
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Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the coarse was great but the guy in the clubhouse was a jerk

nice coarse guy at the clubhouse was a jerk.Played quickly people let us play through

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

found course through Golf Now.

I only just started playing this course a few weeks ago .I found it through Golf Now and I am loving this course. You cant beat the price you get with Golf Now . The course itself is great for me Im a fourth year golfer and I find the course challenging but not intimidating. I will be back for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well worth playing

This was my first time here, and I enjoyed the course very much. The course was crowded, so the pace of play was slow, but not unreasonable. Everything's well maintained, and it's challenging enough to be fun. I wouldn't hesitate to play again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course has playability

Course in good condition! Nice and tricky holes. Will play again!,

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course, but the staff needs to change

I booked a Friday afternoon time as a single. Pro shop was clueless on who and when everyone was teeing off. There was no starter. Very confusing. I teed off alone ahead of a huge group of guys. I paired up with a threesome who caught up to me because the twosome in front of me didn't let me play through. When my group finished #9, the pro shop let another 4some of slow old men cut in front of us on 10. The back 9 took 45 minutes longer because of this. Bottom line, the course is fun to play, but the pro shop staff showed no effort in controlling the crowd and pace of play. The staff really turned me off from playing here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, but far drive.

This is a great course that I really enjoy the 1-2 times I play it per year. It is in great shape, challenging, but not over the top for the average golfer, a good mix of water and trees throughout, and a good amount of drinking water throughout the course. Staff was really friendly, as well as the patrons. My buddy and I played 18 in about 3 hr and 15 minutes, with groups letting us pass on 2 different occasions. One downside is the drive from Columbus is pretty far. I would play there much more often if it was closer, but the rate would probably be 50% higher if it was...highly recommend, particularly if you are playing on a vacation day on weekday.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent value

Course in very good condition except for two fairways being aerated. Staff cordial and friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderfully maintained with lots of challenges.

This course is very challenging to hit your shots to the correct spots. Lots of water, which can snick up on you, make course management a must. Greens ran true and were large enough to get on in regulation.

I will definitely play this course again. It was a real treat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course. Well maintained greens, fair play.

This "upscale" course feel is not intimidating for the average golfer. If you are not a perfect "down the fairway" hitter there is enough leeway to make the course enjoyable. Great facilities - (clubhouse, course layout) and the course is one that I plan on playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Royal American Golf Course

I really like the course itself. However, the pace of play was absurd. They have the tee times way too close together (8 minutes). We played on a Sunday and our group had to wait every shot. We had a two some on the 1st hole but joined the group ahead of us on the next hole. We were supposed to tee off at 4:12 but did not until 4:30. There was no ranger to be found either. This is the second time I've played here and it was the same way. I would recommend this course IF there was better pace of play. Again, beautiful course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course with some short but difficult holes

Course was in good shape and provides a challenge for golfers of all different skill levels. The bunkers are tough to get up and down from. I only have two complaints; first issue is there was a group of 5 in front of us and the pace of play was very slow at times and secondly I did not get my Golf Now discount so essentially I paid an extra $5.97 to play this course because of the on-line booking fee.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has a lot of great holes.

Course was in great shape, friendly staff. Course can be hard to find if you are not familiar with the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overrated

Course is in good shape…. Friendly staff. Bunkers are some of the best maintained around. My only complaints are: 1. Layout isn’t the greatest. There are a few holes that are pedestrian. B. Need a beverage cart on the course. C. I’m not a fan of moving the tees way up on the weekends…. It changes the layout. And integrity of the course. D. yardage is a guess even on the par 3, as there are very few markers.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great challenges await

If this excellent course had a marshal to teach players that they only rent golf courses at 15 minutes a hole maximum, we would all have a much better time. My playing partner had a tap in eagle on the first par 5 on the back nine, over 500 yards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

love the course. if it was $10 cheaper would play more often

course was in great shape considering it has rain for almost 2 weeks

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice layout

Course was in good shape for as much rain as we have had. Greens were slightly fast. Pace of play was about 3.5 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A challenging fun course

The course had just experienced heavy rains and the traps were unplayable. Otherwise, it was mown and the greens were in good shape. Nice layout and 4 sets of tees that make it playable for everyone. Very enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Decent course

Decent layout and it's in pretty good shape. I wouldn't pay full price to playhere, but it was well worth $30 on a Saturday AM through golfnow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has a lot of character

Course is great, it's one of the better courses in the city but the price has jump up big time and not only don't I want to pay that much I just don't think the course is worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in great shape

Had to follow an outing that had gone off earlier in the day, so pace of play was slower than normal during the week, but not to the point you wanted to quit and go home. I love to play this course at least once a year.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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