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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
1
2 Stars
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
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
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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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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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
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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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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
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Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 114
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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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
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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
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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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
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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
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I lost to my rival, errrrrrr

Greens were bare in some places but overall play was excellent. I just needed a few more birdies. Go get yours!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Royal Lakes

The course is tough. Very challenging. The cart paths need repair. And many dead spots on the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible course

The greens are in terrible shape

The fairways need to be cut

The bunkers need a lot of work grass growing all in the bunkers and everywhere I would not recommend this golf course to anyone

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Played On
Reviews 106
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Dead Greens

The greens were the second worst I have seen in 35+ years play golf. Royal Lakes should be ashamed to charge these prices for such a poor experience. Otherwise, the coarse was in above average condition and the pace of play was 4 hours.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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