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3.9
856 Reviews (856)
5 Stars
335
4 Stars
353
3 Stars
107
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
84.4%
Recommend this course
753 out of 856 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.6
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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4.1
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.9%
Recommend this course
31 out of 33 reviews
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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

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Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

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Metal Spikes Allowed No
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3.9
856 Reviews (856)
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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Slow on a Saturday

Very slow, and sandwiched between some foursomes, who were Asians and would not let us play through. We were a twosome. They didn't repair ball marks on the greens, and even though there was at least an entire hole open, never would acknowledge that we were on their tail all day. It would be nice to see some signs to let faster players play through. Just seemed uncourteous to me and my playing partner.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/06/2018:
We're very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating that must have been and we'll pass along your feedback to our management staff.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

excellent staff

this course is very challenging. beautiful island green on hole 11. the staff does an excellent job to make sure your day starts and ends great. I would paly this course everyday if I could. thank you royal lakes staff for a unforgettable experience see yall again soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/06/2018:
Thank you for leaving us a terrific five-star review! We're thrilled to hear that we could provide such a wonderful experience. Please come and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a good play

I have played Royal Lakes on and off for some 15 years and it never disappoints. The course is challenging enough and is great for a neighborhood course. The staff is friendly and during the week the pace is very good. Some of the greens have a few bad spots, but the fairways are great and always fun to play. We will certainly be back again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/06/2018:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a very nice four-star review! We so appreciate your years-long loyalty. Please come and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/06/2018:
Thank you for leaving us five stars!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day

Great day at Royal Lakes. Course is in great shape. Greens were in good shape.with only a few areas of dead spots. Rolling much better than my previous round there. Definitely a great day at a great golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/06/2018:
We're so pleased that you had a great day with us! We hope you'll return for another one soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

Course is in great shape for this time of the year. I played here few months ago as fairway was getting new growth during early spring and was good shape for that time of the year also.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/06/2018:
We're so pleased that you enjoyed our conditions! We look forward to your next round with us.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice course with very friendly staff

Very nice course overall. The greens had some bad spot this time, but ate usually in great shape.

All the staff staff was very polite and helpful.

Would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/06/2018:
Thank you for the kind words and five stars! Please come and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pace of play

Had a 12noon tee time, went off on time. After being out 1 hole, found out we were on the back end of a ladies tournament that had a shotgun start in the morning. We complained several times (calling the pro shop) about the time, as our understanding was the two groups in front of us were a hour behind schedule.

We sat behind these ladies for 14 holes and was on that course as hot as it was for 4 hours and 54 minutes. We should have been warned when booking of the tournament to allow us to make better decisions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/06/2018:
We're sorry to hear about the slow play due to a tournament. We absolutely understand how frustrating that can be and we appreciate your patience. We hope you'll return for a far more enjoyable experience in the future.
Played On
Reviews 98
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great course except slow players

The golf course is great, still little sand on the greens. The worst thing was a very slow group in front of us did not play us through. They looked the course members. You should not make it semi-public if the members don't want the public to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/06/2018:
We're sorry to hear about the slow group. We understand that can be frustrating. Please come back again in the future for an improved experience.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course, but greens have alot of ball marks

Course is overall in good condition. However, they need to either start fixing ball marks on the greens, or seriously urge players to fix their ball marks. The greens rolled surprisingly well despite all of the unrepaired ball marks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/12/2018:
Hello, Stephen. We appreciate your 4-star rating, review and your feedback. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice layout

Course was in good shape. Some of the greens were a little patchy on the back nine. The layout really suits a natural left to right shot shape. Overall I really enjoyed the round!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/11/2018:
Hello, Denny. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review, and we're glad you enjoyed your tee time. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are SLOW, bunkers need a lot of attention

The course was in good shape except for the bunkers. The greens are extremely SLOW. Teed off around 11 on a Sunday, no one was at the course. Played as a two ball and played through a three ball on the 4th hole. Never saw another group and finished in 3 hours. We hadn't played the course in about a year due to the greens speed. Probably wont be back for a while until they cut the greens. Chicopee's greens are in better shape and is a better value right now.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/12/2018:
Hello. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout

This is a course that is challenging and scenic around the lakes. I used every club in my bag and came away wanting more. The greens are bent so they have to leave them longer so the greens are slower than most of the courses around but it’s smart for survival.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/11/2018:
Hello Ed. Thank you for your 5-star rating! We are so glad that you enjoyed the challenge, and please book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/29/2018:
Hello. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

The course is in great condition, but the greens are slow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/22/2018:
Hello, Todd. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We're glad you like the course and we hope you join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course, Good Value

Course in good shape. Pace of play excellent compared too other courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/22/2018:
Hello, Douglas. Thank you for your 5-star rating! We're so glad you enjoyed your tee time, and we hope you'll book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 128
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Gorgeous course

It is a beautiful golf course and quite challenging, but if you can place good shots… You can score well

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Response from on 06/22/2018:
Hello. Thank you for your 5-star rating! We're glad that you enjoyed the course, and we hope you'll book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/22/2018:
Hello. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/15/2018:
Hello. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
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