Royal St. Augustine GCC
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2.9
1612 Reviews (1612)
5 Stars
209
4 Stars
632
3 Stars
359
2 Stars
204
1 Stars
208
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.2
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
55.9%
Recommend this course
1059 out of 1612 reviews
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3.7
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.4%
Recommend this course
57 out of 66 reviews
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3.0
148 Reviews (148)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
25
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.2
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
56.8%
Recommend this course
84 out of 148 reviews
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Course Highlights
Recent course improvements have elevated conditions noticeably, with well-manicured greens and a challenging, narrow layout rewarding accurate play. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value for money make this course a worthwhile return visit.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6529 yards
Slope 137
Rating 71.9

Located in Florida’s oldest city, Royal St. Augustine Golf & Country Club offers a glimpse of the area’s lush foliage and native marshlands. The course has a visually interesting layout with elevated, sprawling greens and a variety of bunker shapes and sizes. The moguled fairways and sandy waste areas are two other distinguishing features of the course. It is a tight course with large greens and gentle undulations. The layout provides a “target-golf” experience that puts a premium on accuracy and distance control. The numerous bends in the course in combination with the blustery winds also makes proper club selection very important.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

2.9
1612 Reviews (1612)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Watching the Game 15
19th Hole Specials 10
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 80
Water Hazards 78
Bunkers 53
This course/club is great for:
Locals 51
Advanced Golfers 44
Seniors 33
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 68
Near Local Attractions 39
Worth the Drive 20

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I would gave 3 1/2 Star Overall Rating if able to.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better:

Course is much better than it has been for the last couple of years. They have installed sod in some places that should be good when weather warms. Is all dormant at this time. Members have always been a bit rude in the [past but seems to be better now.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Coming along

As a former golf course superintendent I am usually more critical. Having said that, knowing the course prior to the latest upgrade the course conditions are better but there is plenty of improvement that is needed. While the greens were in great shape for February the bare spots outside the collars need to be addressed. Green complexes with lush grass around them really strengthen the look and playability of a hole.

There are several while tee complexes that need upgrading. Overall, it looks like the course is heading in the right direction. Keep it up!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable Round

Played RSA a few years ago and it was not in good shape at all. Recently read positive reviews and decided to give it another shot.

It was like night and day. The course is in very good condition and well on its way to being great. They have done a fantastic job bringing it back to playable conditions. All aspects were enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun beginner track

Fun beginner course. They always price it fair to value. Really trying to make some changes to help people play there more. Staff is friendly and layout is fun and challenging. I always enjoy playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 01/20/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Did not get to play even though paid

It was chaos, no carts, tea times messed up - lack of staff to coordinate - lost money

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 01/20/2026:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We’re looking into the situation and addressing it with our team. We appreciate the feedback and the opportunity to learn from it.
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

MN to FL

Being from MN, any January golf is amazing. We had a great time at RSA. Other reviews say it is a tight course, but it was still manageable for a couple of guys that hadn't played in 3 months. Be sure to take care of Emily in the bar!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Decent course for the price

Played 12/28/25. The course was in decent shape. Greens were fast. Grass was patchy here and there. I would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A true challenge

Stay in the fairway! Big numbers follow when you leave the fairway. The course is narrow and there are many hidden obstacles which will result in unpleasant surprises for those who are unfamiliar with the course. A yardage book/program would be a big help. I enjoyed the round - it was challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
First Time Playing

Avoid it rude members no starter

I had the first tee time of the day at 7:22 AM. Play nine holes pretty quick went to go off to T 10 and a member. Just decided to start a hole 10. When I asked the member if I could play through, I’m a pretty good golfer and I played a little fast. The members said no you’re not playing through. I’m a member here you can wait. No starter no ranger play elsewhere greens were muddy and dirty

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 12/26/2025:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We’re looking into what went wrong and will be addressing it with our team. Thank you for helping us grow through your feedback.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

Staff is terrible

We paid premium prices just to get yelled at for fast pace of play with a big group

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 12/05/2025:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We’re looking into what went wrong and will be addressing it with our team. Thank you for helping us grow through your feedback.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Improved greens

I really enjoyed the new course improvements. The greens are much better and overall course conditions were great. Friendly staff. Thank you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/05/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Love the improvements

We played today and other than the cold and wind I thought the course was in great shape compared to a couple of years ago. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to play it again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Spot

Solid course! They have done a ton of work to the greens, boxes and bunkers. It’s playing great and only getting better. Love playing here. Staff is always very friendly and the clubhouse is great for a public course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Golf

Loving the course and clubhouse bar. They have put a lot of work getting the course back on track with excellent greens. If you haven’t played here in awhile, you should. The course is looking great again. You can’t beat the hotdogs in the clubhouse. They also have food trucks on Tuesday and Thursdays.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/24/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
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