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3.0
443 Reviews (443)
5 Stars
86
4 Stars
173
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
37
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.1
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
59.3%
Recommend this course
309 out of 443 reviews
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3.6
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 9 reviews
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3.4
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 25 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

3.0
443 Reviews (443)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

needs some TLC

Course needs a lot of work, not what I expected from this course having played here in the past. You can tell they are trying to improve but friendly staff.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Expected more

Signs of maintenance exist around the course but plenty of low hanging fruit/opportunities abound to increase potential. Tee boxes are tore up. Looks like they seldom get moved. Recent rain aside. Bunkers are concrete like and weed infested. Flower beds need attention everywhere. Really sad actually.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Lots of Ground Under Repair

Fairways and greens are in very good shape. The greens held shots but were slow. Majority of the tee boxes are in terrible shape and just need a complete overhaul this fall. A lot of bunkers were removed and thus a lot of ground under repair areas, which we were told about in the Pro Shop. The remaining bunkers were in poor shape. All employees were friendly and pleasant.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Dog Track

Course is in terrible condition. Needs to be completely renovated

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

They had some dirt work being done on the course. Other than that, it is a very fun, challenging course. Nice place.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

All around not worth the money.

This place used to be a great course with well kept greens and fairways. Now, for the past couple years it is always looking terrible along with the prices going up and I can respect that if the course looks great but it’s just unfortunate.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Great layout, poor maintenance

Played as a twosome with very few players in the course. Hadn’t played this course since 2009. Very disappointed in the overall condition of the course. Greens were unmercifully slow. Sand traps were essentially dirt. It’s too bad as the layout of the course gives promise to having a great experience. The staff were very friendly. $55 included cart and green fees. Unfortunately, I don’t anticipate returning anytime soon.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Review

I heard good things about this course and finally made it out to play. The greens were rough. Overall the course was difficult but fun.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not worth $65 dollars

Course is in overall below average condition. Love the layout. But ground was in poor shape. Definitely not worth 65 dollars.

Do yourself a favor 65 bucks elsewhere if you want to swing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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