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3.9
864 Reviews (864)
5 Stars
337
4 Stars
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3 Stars
108
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
84.5%
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760 out of 864 reviews
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4.0
11 Reviews (11)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.9%
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10 out of 11 reviews
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4.0
34 Reviews (34)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.2%
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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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Metal Spikes Allowed No
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Reviews

3.9
864 Reviews (864)

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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Handicap 15-19
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Hot weather
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Conditions Good
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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3.0
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Disappointed

This was once my go to course. The fairways are the worst I've played on this year, and I play twice a week. Greens look just as bad. Maintenance guys started watering a green we were playing on, couldn’t wait until we were through?

Maybe this course will be better in the fall.

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Friendliness Good
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Conditions Poor
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4.0
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Previously Played

Great Course

Played Fathers Day weekend. The fairways and greens are in perfect shape and the pace of play was GREAT! Our tee time was at 12:10 and we finished our round in 3hrs 48min. Because temps were in the mid-90’s, many people must have teed off early in the morning. I would definitely recommend adding this course to your playing rotation

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course

I agree with some of the comments about hardpan areas in the fairways but they are manageable. A lot of water so the name is appropriate. I enjoyed the course but the pace of play was unbearable for a Thursday. However everyone was friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Slow Greens, Bad Bunkers

Greens are very slow and course is in average condition. Before booking my round, I called the course and they indicated excellent playing conditions which i disagree with. Some weeds were growing in the fairways and bunkers were not in good shape. Average course conditions at best currently

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Royal

The was my first time playing this course and enjoyed it. The only negatives were the range wasn’t open and fairways need a little more grass. But overall really enjoyed this course. Staff was super friendly and nice layout of a course. Not knowing the layout cost me a couple of times but a learning experience. Greens are in good shape. Definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A little disappointing

I enjoy Royal Lakes but maybe it's just too early. Fairways and tee boxes pretty short on grass. Greens were in good shape but extremely slow. Understand they had some green problems and maybe letting them grow out an heal but SO hard to get the ball to the hole...all day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

For the money, it’s okay.

The cheapest tee time around here but for good reason. It’s not an awful course by any means. Layout is decent, fairways in good shape but it ends just about there. Most of the tee boxes are just sand, finding a place to tee off if you prefer grass is a challenge. The greens were the most disappointing part. To be fair, the weather hasn’t been great but these are inexcusable. Most public courses make the best out of the weather and the greens are at least putt-able. We had to pretty much make everything an auto-2 putt because these were up there with the worst I’ve seen. Sandy, long, like putting on a fairway. All in all, it’s playable for the price and I’d like to see the tee boxes and greens get better as spring comes around. People are great there which is nice.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always nice

I play at Royal Lakes a few times a year and it is always a fun course to play. Considering the time of year the course was in pretty good condition. There were some areas that were muddy but I'm always happy for good enough weather to play in March. I will get out there again the next time I have a free day to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I played using Hot Deals and the price was fine. Had I paid the regular price of $60 I would consider that highway robbery.

It’s winter conditions so tee boxes and fairways are not great to begin with and 50% of the greens had some type of disease where they were not puttable

Without quality greens it really is not good golf. There were times I moved the ball 8-10 feet just so I could putt. That is not $60+ golf. I would never recommend playing above $45 max.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

First round of the season

Course was in decent shape for it still being February in North Georgia. It was wet in a few areas from recent rain. The greens could definitely use some work as they were very spotty and bumpy. Only downside of the day was the group of five in front of us that took 45 minutes to play 2 holes. They finally allowed us to play ahead at hole 4. Great day on the course though overall to start off the season. Staff was awesome as always!

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