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4.0
878 Reviews (878)
5 Stars
347
4 Stars
361
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
84.3%
Recommend this course
774 out of 878 reviews
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4.4
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 22 reviews
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4.2
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
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1
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.9%
Recommend this course
30 out of 33 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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
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Reviews

4.0
878 Reviews (878)

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 26
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A course that should be added to your must play list

When i first drove by this course and saw the hole that had an island green i knew then this was a place that i had to play and i would recommend playing this course to any one who was looking for above average course

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

In great shape...

Course was in great shape, greens were a little slower than we had been used to playing so it took several holes to get the pace right..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Enjoyable course to play

Royal Lakes has many interesting holes that demand good decisions and accurate shots. The greens were not as fast as I have seen them in the past, but were in good condition and uniform.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Enjoyable course to play.

Royal Lakes has an interesting mix of holes that challenge you to make good decisions and accurate shots. The course was in good condition and the greens were in good shape although not as fast as they have played at other times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course

Play it 2 or 3 times a month the greens a pretty good a little rough around the edge. Nice club house . There are a few holes that will challange your skill level but that is what makes it a fun course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Former "mini" tour stop

Good challenge from just about every tee level. Considering the time of year, course conditions were just fine. A number of holes on both sides provide chances for birdies as well as other less desirable scores!

A "Hot Deal" from Golf Now makes it a worthwhile golf experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging, sceanic course in the north GA foothills. Rolling terrain with several forced carries over water

Challenging layout with lots of water and uneven lies due to the hilly terrain. While the course is visually appealing, it can also be intimidating at times, so be sure to play appropriate tees for your ability. Fairways in generally good to excellent condition, but I was a little disappointed in the shape of the greens and tee boxes overall. Many tee boxes seemed a bit uneven and needed to be cut. Greens still had some damage from summer heat and humidity, but generally putted okay with moderate speed.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Somewhat better value than its competitors in the area.

As usual, Royal Lakes provides an interesting challenge without being "tricked" up. As with virtually all public daily fee courses, the greens are marred by far too many unrepaired ball marks, unfilled fairway divots and bunkers with footprints. While there may be no good solution to these problems of golf etiquette, it does detract from the experience if one wants to play it as it lays.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Really nice course

The putting greens were sanded about 2 weeks before I played so they were just OK. The course was in good shape for fall.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Good greens and great staff

Played here on a Saturday at noon, course played really nice , greens were well maintained and played a bit fast for my liking. The staff was great as well, and the price was pretty good to.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 149
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Atlanta Advisor
Top 250 Contributor

Worth the drive.....

Plenty of golf course, but a fair challenge. Always a pleasure to play!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun Course

This course is a really fun round. There has never been a wait in the 4 times that I have played there. There is some construction on a few of the greenside bunkers. The greens are in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course for the money.

Course was in great shape from tee box to green. There were a few sand bunkers that needed some new fresh sand. Only complaint was we never saw the beverage cart the whole round.

There were zero ball washers on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Well kept course

I enjoyed the course very much. The fairways and greens were in good condition. The greens were a little slow. They had been sanded recently but were true and smooth. The other players have been repairing their ball marks which you don't see that often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Experience

First time playing this course, and we had a blast. Could compete with many courses that charge twice the price. Definitely a good value for the money!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

Greens were ok but all courses in ga has heat issue but can't complain great course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Super Nice Course

Course is always in excellent condition. Nice clubhouse and dinning room. Their signature hole #11 is a fun par 5 with an island green. When you play ask to speak to Bob he is a super nice guy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A Decent Private Course

Royal Lakes is a challenging and fun layout. The course has several holes with water in play and / or significant elevation change that I always find entertaining, especially when I'm lucky enough to start and finish with the same ball. The whole private club mentality (ie- don't drive carts in the parking lot, attendants that swarm for tips at the end of a round, etc) is difficult for me to swallow but that's my problem, not theirs. If I'm looking to play and I can find a good deal on a tee time, I'm happy to play at Royal Lakes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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