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2.9
439 Reviews (439)
5 Stars
85
4 Stars
171
3 Stars
92
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
37
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
54.6%
Recommend this course
305 out of 439 reviews
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3.2
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.0
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
60.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 5 reviews
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3.2
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
20 out of 30 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns praise from golfers who appreciate its well-designed, engaging design. Friendly staff and solid amenities round out a welcoming experience on the course.

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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Reviews

2.9
439 Reviews (439)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 10
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 23
Bunkers 21
Thick Rough 10
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 13
Locals 12
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 18
In the 'Burbs 10
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Very disappointed

We purchased a $25 round on Golf now thinking the course is gonna be in good shape from the previous year. It was even worse, especially with all the rain. Their greens were unplayable. The fairways were OK. The fringes around the greens were U.S. Open type or basically backyard I forgot to cut my grass type grass. This course used to be amazing and I really enjoyed coming out here because the staff is extremely friendly. The course layout is amazing but the course needed to decide one or two things either closed down or put some money at this place because you are ripping people off.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's like they don't care about the course anymore

Craters on the greens, fairways just cracked dirt in a lot of areas. Carts are so old and slow. Not worth the money I paid.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shame

Layout is great, some very challenging holes. But the track itself is still just not cared for. Was hoping the rain and cooler weather would make a difference, but it sadly didn’t. Tee boxes are wrecked, fairways and rough both need a mow, greens have many many large dead spots, bunkers still don’t have sand and are just hard clay pits

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Challenging but fun

Cool layout and obstacles. Would go back again. Some pretty far holes that I like.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This was the first time I played this course and always heard good things about it. Someone lied!!! Which is too bad because I feel the course was challenging.. And I’m not referring to how torn up all the greens were which made putting a real adventure… I will say the staff was very friendly.. Not gonna rush I to rush back to this course

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Disaster

This course is a disaster for the price we paid. I have a feeling that they're collecting a much money as they can before closing. Some fairways had chunks of cut grass with high power lines spaning over and most greens had dead dry patches with ground separations up to an inch wide. Disappointment, I was hoping for a nice round on a links course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Should close down

I hope they are closing this course. Maybe they sold it. The grass is all gone. They should just close the building, get rid of all staff, and let people go walk and play for free if they want to. Ever since they sold to Kemper sports, four of the six courses look like dead fields. Worse courses I’ve ever seen. I’m a member. Wish I’d known then they would let these courses become cow pastures. I’d like to know what their plans are for the course. Really bad place.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The drought has left its mark

Although it has been a long time since I have played this course, this is still a great course to play. I will say that there are a number of places on the course that will need some major attention, as this drought passes and the Ohio weather changes. I look forward to seeing this after the repairs and before the heat and sun get back to work.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not what it used to be

Fairways and greens are cracking from how dry they are. Greens were just aerated and it’s like they drove a four wheeler across the greens since they are so torn up. Granted we are in a drought, but you’d think they would at least water. Tee boxes are worse than grass in a random field. Can tell this place gets a lot of play and they are happy to take your money but should better utilize it to better maintain the course. We were first tee time and they were certainly not ready for us. We offered to come back at the turn to pay since their system wasn’t operating. Gentleman in the pro shop had less personality than my golf ball. Girl at the turn was quite nice and accommodating which was probably the only plus of the day.

My advice to anyone looking to play here…go somewhere else with your $65…you’ll be better off!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Aeration on top of drought

Normally a great track, played in early summer and it was great. Understand the drought has been tough and expect the fairway to be dry but the greens were aerated 10 days prior to our round and the holes were still huge, most greens were unplayable some had large cracks in them. I hope they can recover next season. I don't see how they still charge full rates.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

The dog track would be better...

What a terrible excuse for a golf course. What was once a beautiful course has been discarded into nothing but dead patches of grass.

Practice putting green is gone.

All tee boxes are barren. The overall ownership of this course as well as Clover Valley should be embarrassed

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Drought is No Excuse

I grabbed the Hot Deal for this course that I had heard mixed things about. I will not be back anytime soon. The course was in awful shape, partly a result of the drought, but obviously through neglect as well. Play was backed up from the get go. The course design seems like a good one, challenging with narrow tree-lined fairways and plenty of water. The sand traps were simply unplayable — not maintained. People working here are friendly and helpful nonetheless. Overall, just not a good value.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Letting her go

It's pretty obvious that the current owners are not interested in having decent golf. It's a good layout and it's in the worst shape I've ever seen any course in my life. You have to try to run it down like it is. Almost no grass left, disease heavy greens full of holes. It's pretty insane atm, and they want like 60 bucks lol. Don't pay over 20-25 please! They are getting money before they let it close. And removing and neglecting bunkers

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course should be ashamed

This is the worst condition of a course I have played in my life. The greens had disease run thru them in the spring, areas all over the course dug up, fringes full of crab grass, sand traps unplayable. They should post at the pro shop and online that they had major issues and how bad of shape the greens are in and course in general and people may be more forgiving and understanding. I will never donate my money here again. For $55 a round this is embarrassing the course is even still trying to charge this much. Such a shame as it could be a fun course.

I would be embarrassed had I brought clients here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Royal American

Very nice course. Loved the layout. Course was in

very poor condition, I’m sure due to the drought and the fact that their sprinkler system was down. Hopefully next year the course will be in better condition

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Two Years Before Recovery

Worse conditions of a golf course that I've ever seen. Played it a few years ago and it was amazing

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad conditions

Very poor course conditions. They said their sprinkler system has been broke for several weeks, but there has been reviews dating back several months saying the course is in bad condition. I don’t know what’s going on but lying about it doesn’t help. The greens were almost unplayable.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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