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3.9
863 Reviews (863)
5 Stars
337
4 Stars
357
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
86.1%
Recommend this course
760 out of 863 reviews
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4.2
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.1
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.1%
Recommend this course
32 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
863 Reviews (863)

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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

I love it

The greens were not in good condition. They said those are under repair. Otherwise, we,me and my wife, enjoyed the play. We were lucky as the members of the club joined us. They guided us which direction to hit and some hazards that are unseen (water). The golf shop staff and the starter are both very pleasant to talk. Thank you,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wish I could give it more

First the good: I love the holes. Interesting and fun shots. Staff is friendly, pace excellent and price is good. Now, the bad: big problems with the greens. Don’t know what happened but at times, I couldn’t find anyplace on the greens to put without going through huge patches of dead and very bumpy grass. Sand traps are more accurately described as holes filled with dirt. Some were impossible to get your club under the ball. Really hope they can make improvements as I remember this course being in much better shape in years gone by.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Worth the Drive

Very pleasant Saturday afternoon! Nice staff and good winter course conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too much leaves on course and green

It was great course set around water that gave us fun. But, we found too much leaves on entire course and greens during this fall season.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 112
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tees and Greens 70’s Hairy

Maybe they just cross-seeded, but dang. Shaggy.

Lots of Dead Spot on the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lovely and challenging course. Nice placement of the red tees. s

This was my first time playing this course. Very well maintained. They are still working on some of the greens. Very friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Royal Lakes

Nice course, but greens are in worst shape I’ve ever seen and they’re still charging full price

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible greens!!!!!!

This should be no more than a 20 dollar round for the condition the greens are in. It’s sad when pine hills in winder greens are top notch compared to these so called greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Friendly staff and laid back atmosphere but the greens definitely needed some work for the cost of green fees but pretty property. #2 is a challenge

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