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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6703 yards
Slope 118
Rating 71.3

The brilliant Terry LaGree design harmonizes with spectacular scenery to create Royal Oaks -- a unique and picturesque course. Powder sand bunkers dot undulating fairways lined by stately oaks and shimmering water. The course, part of the Audubon system, has preserved mature trees and native vegetation, making it a sanctuary for migratory birds and an unmatched setting for your game. The 6,650-yard par 72 course features four tee boxes on every hole. The front nine is characterized by rolling fairways with up to 35-foot elevation changes, lined with tall Slash Pines and Blue Jack Oaks. The back nine features an open meadow appearance with stands of stately live oaks shading some of the greens. Generous landing areas reward well-placed shots.

Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect Terry LaGree

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared Shirt required, No Denim

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.2
748 Reviews (748)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Challenging course with a few great doglegs. Par 3’s are not those sub 100 yard types. A good test of your game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Royal Oaks July 2018

Very nice course. Great layout and Greens. Definitely would play again. Course website does not do it justice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Target Golf

This was a great course. The staff was friendly and the conditions were great. Accuracy is a must as even the fairways off of the tee box were difficult to navigate. Very deceptive. The course is in great shape, but is challenging.

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

just what we wanted

The three of us play this course at least once monthly. Nearby and a good value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Really good golf course

we played this course on 6/25/2018. I was over all satisfied with the course. it was well kept and maintained. wide fairways, loved hole 18. think the turtles are enjoying my pink balls. lol. the greens were great.. still going through their transitions on a couple. not a biggy. great layout. I look forward to playing here again. hopefully it wont be that hot. heat index was 106. the staff was friendly and very helpful. too bad the restaurant was closed. :(

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

you got to know to hit out of Bermuda grass

I'm from the north where the fairway is regular grass. I got some practice to do.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great time

Course is always in good shape. They are punching the greens tomorrow. Played both Saturday and Sunday.

The owners should be ecstatic over how good the weekend crew they have are. The man in the pro shop greets me by name is always pleasant and very friendly. The starter is always friendly and engaging, a great guy. The rangers are present friendly and unobtrusive. The cart man is a gentleman. This has quickly become my wife’s and I’s Favorite course we have played around 10 or so times in the last couple of months. Very acomadateing should be the standered for courses everywhere.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 116
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Rain Out

Arrived at 11 a.m. to sunny skies and by 12:45 we were drenched. The greens and fairways weren't in the best condition as they had been ariated a few days before. What more can be said, we've had a couple of very wet months.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Little Gem

After considering the most recent reviews which were pretty much a mixed bag, I almost didn't get a Golfnow deal to come play here on my way to Tampa. I am glad I didn't put much stock on the negative reviews because this course, for the money that I paid to play, is very good. The front nine was awesome; great layout and conditions were good. The back nine not as good condition wise as the front, but more than playable and inspires and requires good golf to navigate. Staff was super friendly and easy-going. Glad I came to play and will again next year as I make my way from Durham to Tampa.

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

love playing this course

Four of us venture out to courses other than our home course and love to return to Royal Oaks

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 131
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great layout , not so good condition

Played this course several times. Have never seen the greens in this bad condition. Takes away from the fun.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways in bad shape

Should not cut fairways so short,need some grass to hit the ball

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

perfect golf

its a very nice course with good staff and in good condition.

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

like this course

Three of us have played this course a few times in the recent past and we come back. It is convenient to where we live and enjoy playing here

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

This course has a nice layout and is kept in very good condition .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This is a favorite course for us.

Fast, true greens, well kept fairways, enough woods and other little tests to keep things interesting - this is a favorite course for our "Sunday Fun Day Golf Crew!".

We play every Sunday around Ocala. We do a different course each week, but this one is on our list for repetitive play, usually about every second month.

Come try it - you'll like it. The restaurant is also really good for a beer and lunch.

Just please don't take our tee times on Sunday morning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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