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3.9
863 Reviews (863)
5 Stars
337
4 Stars
357
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
86.1%
Recommend this course
760 out of 863 reviews
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3.7
12 Reviews (12)
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Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
83.3%
Recommend this course
10 out of 12 reviews
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4.1
34 Reviews (34)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.1%
Recommend this course
32 out of 34 reviews
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Course Highlights
The scenic layout features multiple lakes, ponds, and streams that create a genuinely engaging challenge across all 18 holes. Exceptionally friendly staff, a solid grass range, and a welcoming clubhouse round out a well-regarded experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6980 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.6

Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club is situated in the heart of South Hall County. The course sprawls across 150 acres of rolling countryside with natural wetlands comprising 19 of those acres. The golf course has a traditional Scottish links design that also incorporates a few mountain holes. It's a layout that will always keep you guessing. It may not be the most formidable golf course in the area, but it shouldn't be underestimated either. The course strikes a good balance between being forgiving enough for high handicappers and challenging enough for more advanced players. The par 3s are tough and the diverse par 4s come in all shapes and sizes. Royal Lakes Golf & C.C. is a shot maker's layout that requires accuracy and thoughtful strategy. The most memorable hole on the golf course is the par-5 11th, which features an intimidating island green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arthur Davis

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
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3.9
863 Reviews (863)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 12
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 42
Bunkers 31
Elevation Changes 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Advanced Golfers 20
Entertaining Clients 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 29
In the 'Burbs 17
Convenient to the City 11

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Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Royal lakes

I like this course and the layout. Greens a little sandy and bumpy still and fairways are low cut but overall a good course. The cart paths can be rough and food is pricey.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
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3.0
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Hot weather
Used cart

OK, but !

Course aerated 2 weeks ago and greens still bumpy. Not a fan of the difficult pin placements on the green edges with the aerated greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Royal

I like this course layout, greens were still a little bumpy and Sandy from aeration look for ward to playing when greens are in shape. Two negatives would be the cart paths are rough and the prices of food inside are steep.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid course in good shape

Only played 9 but thought it was in solid shape and fun layout. Main issue was it was super slow with a super slow twosome in front and marshal never said anything to them. They slowed down 4 twosomes behind and was quite frustrating.

Beside that., extremely friendly staff and would play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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4.0
Previously Played

They have really improved the course

The greens are in a lot better shape

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course was in great shape although greens had been sanded recently but putted well

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Spend it somewhere else

This course is rough, and not because its hard. Carts dont have GPS, or coolers. For 70 a dollar tee time, i got beer in a plastic bag with ice. Didn't provide a map and no hole layout at the tee boxes. Cart paths are destroyed, greens are riddled with divots and bare spots, the fairways are has hard as concrete. The residence that live along the course are horrible. Homeowners blowing leaves 10ft from the tee boxes having zero consideration, another homeowner with 10 dogs in the backyard barking like crazy, and the homeowner screams obscene language on a backswing. For the money, this is the worst golf course in North Georgia.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/03/2025

This review has a few semi valid points.

That said, if barking dogs and blowing leaves bothers you maybe tennis is your game.

I played last week and the course is in the best shape I've seen it in at least 10 years, maybe longer.

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Extremely Disappointing Experience — Avoid This Course

Where do I even begin? This was one of the worst golf experiences I’ve ever had. The only reason this place gets two stars is because of the restaurant staff — they were the only bright spot in an otherwise miserable day.

1. No course maps or GPS on the carts — just guess where you’re going.

2. No coolers provided — I was literally handed a Chinese takeout bag filled with ice.

3. The pro shop didn’t even sell tees.

4. No course marshal anywhere during the entire 4-hour round.

5. The course conditions were terrible — the fairways felt like hitting off concrete.

6. Homeowners yelling profanity from their porches mid-swing.

7. Dogs running loose on the course, charging players at the tee box.

8. Teenagers joyriding past us to skip holes — clearly not paying customers.

9. Tried to speak with the golf pro, but he was “busy working on something in his office.”

This place is a disaster from top to bottom. Save your money and play somewhere that actually values golfers. The homeowners’ behavior says everything you need to know about this course — classless and poorly managed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Maintenance needs

The cart paths are very bad. Bring a kidney belt. Greens still need allot of TLC. Layout is great and staff were great. In my opinion, a Little pricey for the quality.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Royal.

Good course to play fairways were in good condition greens were decent some spotty greens. It’s a fun course to play but wouldn’t pay $60 to play it. Cart girl was frequent the pace of play was excellent. I’ll play again for a Golfnow deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Track But Needs Some TLC

This was the first time I played this course so will

provide overall positives and negatives: Positives: 1) Pro Shop and Starter were very friendly and helpful during the check-in process.2). The course layout was overall pretty good with some challenging holes but really wide open. 3) pace of play was pretty good but got backed up badly on the back nine. 4) was worth the value when getting a deal. Negatives: 1) Course has so much potential but just needs some additional TLC - greens had some really rough spots, bunkers without sand, cart paths were rough and add some monitors in the carts for yardage calcs. Was fun playing a little different course but hoping the greens can be fixed by next summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 75
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Fun, course

Second time playing, several lakes adds to the challenge. A couple of quirky holes, some poor sand traps. Added to our rotation

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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