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2.8
436 Reviews (436)
5 Stars
84
4 Stars
171
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
37
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
52.6%
Recommend this course
303 out of 436 reviews
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3.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.7
Layout
3.3
Pace
2.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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2.9
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
60.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 35 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

2.8
436 Reviews (436)

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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Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don't Bother

Range and range balls are destroyed. Tee boxes are almost untouched. The fairways and dried and cracked in most places. The bunkers are closer to gravel than sand. The greens are completely spotty and in awful shape. Save your money or spend 10-20 more and play somewhere nicer. Not worth whatever they charge.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Many fairways in bad shape and over 6 greens have dry dirt spots. This course has gone down hill but they still charge like it's in good condition

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

A Spectacular Design in Rough Condition

Inconsistencies in the condition of fairways, greens, and bunkers. Some areas are too wet and muddy, other areas are burnt out and dead. Greens are bumpy, fast, and spotty. Bunkers are either dry kitty litter or wet concrete. Staff is friendly but unconcerned with pace on weekdays. Foursomes playing egregiously behind pace. Grass bays on the range are either hardpan or crabgrass. If conditions were improved, this course would be a gem and 100% worth the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst shape I’ve seen

I’ve played this track several times and have never seen this many fairways and greens absolutely burnt and trashed.

For the price not worth it at all!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Perfect weather
Used cart

need to get a mower

needs mowed loose your ball or hard to find 2 feet off fairway, burnt greens putting on dirt just not what it use to be needs lots of work for the dollar,

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible conditions

Other recent reviews are spot on. Course is in terrible shape, appears very little to no maintenance being done right now. It is disappointing as it use to be a fantastic GC. Attached a couple of photos from the fairway. These are some of the worst but speaks to overall lack of upkeep. Only saving grace, they lowered the costs to offset the conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

For the money, don't waste your money

Course was in terrible condition, tee boxes are destroyed. Greens have burnt and patchy grass. Bunkers are straight mud, completely unhittable even if you can find a rake to try to rake and place! Save the let down and your money and play a Course that actually looks like it's being taken care of!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Poor conditions

This course is a really nice track, but the conditions were very poor. Lots of burnout on the greens and in the fairways. This has been a tough summer with the lack of rain, but the conditions have fallen behind comparable courses. Hopefully they get it back up to par next year.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

Poor condition

The fairways were not the worst all around. Most of the greens have horrible dead areas. Be prepared tk move your ball so you can find a section of green to putt. Clover extremely heavy throughout the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointment

Last year, I played the course around this time and noticed a significant amount of ground under repair. It was evident that course design changes were underway, so I didn't mind the disruptions. However, upon returning this year, I was disappointed with the progress. While the redesign work was completed, the course itself was in poor condition. The fairways and greens were burnt out in many areas, and there was an excessive number of geese on the course. These geese were so accustomed to people that they did not move, making it necessary to chase them off the greens in order to putt. This created a less than ideal playing experience.

Additionally, the staff were indifferent, neither particularly friendly nor rude. Having played all the courses in the collective this year, this one is by far in the worst shape. Given the nearly $70 fee to play, there is a need for significant improvement to justify the cost.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Played 7/27

Unfortunate to see this course in the shape it's in now. I really like this course but the conditions are less than ideal.

Many ot the greens are in rough shape (and they were running really slow). The driving range is simply a mixture of dirt and weeds. The chipping green near the range is nearly non-existent.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

The green tea box is not in good condition for the price

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Worse shape

I have played this course for years. Ever since covid it’s been slowly getting worse and this is the worst I have ever seen the course. The fairways are cracked and brown. Greens are patchy and dead. Lastly the tee boxes are always horrible. This course could have so much potential with its lay outs but they just don’t take care of it at all. I wouldn’t pay more than 30$ to play 18 here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value but the course was beat up.

The area received rain Wednesday night. Multiple bunkers were filled with water. #14 green was in horrible shape. Royal American could really be a great course if it was kept up.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What happend here.

This course has gone way down hill. Kind of embarrassing for those in charge, even if they are plowing down the course to build houses the course should be in better shape.

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

Currently overpriced

Greens are in horrible condition, green rotting is highly visible on most greens. If you get a hot deal for around 30$ fine but the normal cost currently is $50-$60 to play here and that’s outrageous given the condition of the greens. They need to immediately reduce the price to play here given the conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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