Pine Royale Golf Club

First time trying this new course type out with the synthetic greens and tees. Pros - no worries about green conditions as they are always the same every time. Pace of play was crazy fast. I was by myself and played two balls each hole and still played nine holes in 56 min. The clubhouse and staff were super friendly. It’s a lighted course so I’d like to see what that was like playing at night. Only one in the Jax area so that’s a plus being able to play after the sun goes down. Cons: the two pins on every green look to be permanent and not changeable (correct me if I’m wrong I this) but you can tell over time the holes will get worn and they already show a little on the edges where if you get your putt close to the hole it likely will fall. Playing the same pin position every time would definitely get old. (However there’s multiple tees so you could switch it up.) The synthetic greens putted a little weird. It was hard to tell what the grain of the putting surface was like but against it you found out really quick because it was slow and with it it was incredibly fast. Didn’t roll super smooth like a real green. But not incredibly bumpy. Chipping was interesting because if you didn’t catch the ball clean your club would bounce into the ball. Unlike real grass there’s very little forgiveness on chipping. I had to club down on every tee shot as when the ball hit it would definitely run out more than normal. And the cart paths were dirt so my bag was covered in dust.

But all in all it was still a neat little par three course and it you’re looking for a place to play a quick nine then you can’t beat it. Plus the driving range was top tracer and very well made. Overall I enjoyed it but likely will stick to real greens for the rest of my rounds.

Pine Royale is AWESOME. The 9-hole synthetic par-3 course plays fast, true, and perfect for all golfers. We don’t play at night, but fully illuminated for fun night rounds. The staff is genuinely great: friendly, helpful, and they make everyone feel welcome even on busy days (Saturday when we played)

The outdoor Trackman driving range is awesome, giving instant feedback on every shot and turning practice into a game. Best of all, the whole place has a relaxed, family-friendly vibe that works for everyone. I played with my wife (not a regular golfer) and my 3-year old and we had a blast.

Highly recommend for a quick, enjoyable round or an evening out. We’ll definitely be back!