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3.9
872 Reviews (872)
5 Stars
342
4 Stars
360
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
84.4%
Recommend this course
768 out of 872 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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1
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0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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4.1
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
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2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.2%
Recommend this course
31 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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Reviews

3.9
872 Reviews (872)

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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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Plays Once every three months
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4.0
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Handicap 5-9
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 22
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2.0
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Dc

Fairway condition not bad ,

But most green condition so bad

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Nothing changes, nothing changes.

Packed it in after 1 hole, worked there 5 years ago for about two years wanted to see if anything was different. Still the same, after 7 years little investment to improve course. Rode the course to check it out as play was going to be a 6 hour round. Do not enjoy golf like that, little ranger control. Had 3 foursomes on the second hole, people in fairway where retrieving balls from pond area for at least 10 minutes. Seems to be proper golf etiquette required to teach the newbies or this game will definitely disappear.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens in Bad Shape at Royal Lakes

Been playing this course for 30+ years, luv the layout but played yesterday and their greens have dead patches all throughout, bordering on unputtable

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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