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Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6980 yards | 73.6 | 139 |
| Blue | 72 | 6550 yards | 69.0 | 109 |
| White | 72 | 6210 yards | 68.0 | 108 |
| Gold | 72 | 5810 yards | 67.0 | 107 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5340 yards | 65.0 | 105 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5325 yards | 66.0 | 106 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.8/139 | 412 | 496 | 342 | 395 | 218 | 399 | 144 | 417 | 578 | 3401 | 553 | 441 | 466 | 178 | 376 | 337 | 386 | 218 | 420 | 3375 | 6776 |
| Blue M: 71.8/131 | 394 | 476 | 315 | 366 | 182 | 375 | 128 | 383 | 495 | 3114 | 509 | 405 | 466 | 174 | 351 | 311 | 378 | 198 | 390 | 3182 | 6296 |
| MGA M: 71.0/129 | 394 | 476 | 315 | 366 | 135 | 375 | 119 | 383 | 495 | 3058 | 509 | 405 | 466 | 166 | 351 | 311 | 378 | 140 | 390 | 3116 | 6174 |
| White M: 69.8/125 W: 75.9/138 | 377 | 437 | 303 | 361 | 135 | 370 | 119 | 332 | 474 | 2908 | 488 | 383 | 446 | 166 | 332 | 266 | 369 | 140 | 379 | 2969 | 5877 |
| Gold M: 68.8/117 W: 73.9/134 | 375 | 396 | 292 | 334 | 120 | 308 | 103 | 306 | 452 | 2686 | 467 | 370 | 435 | 160 | 327 | 256 | 357 | 126 | 357 | 2855 | 5541 |
| Silver M: 66.9/113 W: 71.8/125 | 353 | 382 | 266 | 307 | 105 | 299 | 99 | 262 | 413 | 2486 | 450 | 339 | 423 | 137 | 290 | 233 | 331 | 125 | 331 | 2659 | 5145 |
| Red M: 63.7/110 W: 68.8/116 | 328 | 368 | 239 | 248 | 72 | 230 | 83 | 226 | 389 | 2183 | 379 | 301 | 405 | 106 | 266 | 211 | 303 | 104 | 302 | 2377 | 4560 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 |
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Why. this is not helping stop the spread. Photo submitted by Emcdew on 03/29/2020
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Photo submitted by fishyracer24 on 06/27/2019
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Hole 11 Green Photo submitted by baldeagle218 on 05/17/2019
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.
Fun, course
Second time playing, several lakes adds to the challenge. A couple of quirky holes, some poor sand traps. Added to our rotation
Cart Paths
The course is in great shape. Greens are good. I have played this course many times. The only problem is the cart paths. They need to replace them all with they will never do. But be ready to get bounced around.
Bumpy cart paths
The course was nice, I’d recommend playing when it’s not cart path only. Extremely bumpy and run down cart paths.
First time, but coming back
Great lay out, scenic. Front 9 has several holes with lakes/ponds and streams. Knowing where they are will be helpful next time. Greems were even, sand traps were mudding as we've had a lot of rain. Back nine was more scenic. Definitely coming back
Pharty Puttz
I actually have never played the course, but after having read the previous reviews I set a teetime for tomorrow. I’m so excited!!
Nice but SLOW
8 Korean women in 4 carts playing together in front of us. Not sure how this happened. Had to call the Marshall to come split them up. Even so, pace was very slow... over 5 hours. Greens were VERY slow as well. No matter how hard you hit the putt, it came up well short. Otherwise course was in great shape. So glad they cut down the big tree at the bottom of the hill on 16 I think.
Greens improving
Royal lakes has a great layout with different clubs required for each tee shot. They are continuing to improve the course with new grass on tee boxes and the greens are starting to return after a fungus for the past year or two. The bunkers do need some sand but fairways are looking good. The only negative is there is not Marshall so they can get backed up. Also there are residents who just tee off anywhere on the course. There was a guy who just showed up with clubs, own cart, big dog and loud music? He may be a member but definitely just showed up the 13th hole. Also, on the turn another (member) just showed up on the 10th hole? I will commend the course for continued improvements. Also, the second hole (signature) for the course is now the second and not the 11th that requires lay ups to an island green! The signature whole is a lot of fun but prefer to have it as 11th hole so you are dialed in with your clubs for the day. I would recommend giving this course a try is you haven't or where disappointed with the greens in the past. I look forward to watch to the course improve.
Great course and value
The course is great for all skill levels. It is a great bang for the buck. Very friendly staff.
Greens were nice and fun layout
The greens played pretty well, tee boxes were subpar but the rest of the country club was good. Staff was friendly, range and putting green was nice.
Best practice tee around
The greens were recently punched but they were playable and will be good in a week
Apparently greens have been an issue
Hit balls off a wonderful grass range
However course is dry as a bone and can watch ball bounce 50 yards off the slope
Really enjoyed the layout.
The 2nd hole par 5 is ok for good players with 2 forced carries but impossible for ladies who can not hit the ball 100 yards in the air
Had a nice lunch in the club house
Will be back
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