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3.4
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
2.9
Value
4.0
Layout
3.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6811 yards
Slope 124
Rating 72.1

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in Dec 2018.

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect D. J. DeVictor

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire, collared shirts required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

3.4
201 Reviews (201)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 20
Water Hazards 18
Forced Carries 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 17
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 13
Advanced Golfers 11
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 20
Convenient to the City 14
Worth the Drive 13

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A hidden jewel

This course had been berated by several friends as run down and poorly maintained bet we hound that the course was in excellent condition, the greens soft and well maintained and the facilities a bit aged but in good shape. Beautiful views on many holes.

This course represents an excellent value. Not private club pristine but an excellent course at a great price. The only con is that some of the cart paths could use some work.

We'll be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Course, Great Conditions

Royal Oaks was in great shape. It was my first time playing the course and will NOT be my last. Some very challenging holes. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value for the money

The course has a great natural setting (homes and mountains). Most of the greens were in great conditions with true ball roll. There are both challenging holes and holes that allow you to score and come back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has variety.

Holes with doglegs right. Holes with dogleg left. Holes with elevated tee shots. Holes with elevated greens. Holes with Water. Great variety.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

pace of play is good, fairways were nice, greens smooth, little slow

Royal Oaks has always been a favorite. 14 solid holes of golf with 4 holes that have design flaws keeps this course from being great.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

look for the hot deals

this course was nic3e.and especially for $14.I play a lot of courses for less than $20 per 18 hole round.Some are great courses.This time of year all municipal or public courses are showing the wear and tear.Look for the deals.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are always good.

This course is always adequately maintained. The greens seem to always be soft and run true.
The fairways are always good, not pristine.
I've played this course off and on for years and think it's a very good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course with challenging holes

Wonderful golf course. Fairways and greens are in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course to play at a bargain price.

Course has some challenging holes and some very scenic holes. Would highly recommend.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

overall the course is in good condition.

I like the front nine better than the back none. The back nine is not a good designed course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very slow play

10 carts backed up on hole 1...disaster.. No starter or ranger...slow play all day....

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasant playing course

Fully enjoyed our round, and my son and I shot our best rounds of the year. Highly recomend!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nicely maintained, very friendly,

The course was nicely maintained. I was very impressed. The guys in the pro shop and the lady in the snack shop were extremely friendly. Except for one, the greens were in good shape and true. The fairways were nice and green. . If I had to nit pick, it appeared that the first and second cut of rough had gotten a little deep before the las mowing and there was some dead grass laying on top. I understand that there has been an enormous amount of rain here lately which is probably the reason. I would highly reccomend this course for its friendly service, nice course, as well as some beautiful vistas.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

easy front nine, difficult back nine fast greens

Good bang for the buck .needs to be mowed more often with all the rain we've had.plenty of tee boxes for all levels of golfers

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course- EXCELLENT VALUE!

For the price you cannot beat this course. With all of the remodeling that has been done, this should be a $50-$60 course and you pay half that. I would recommend to anyone. Rough is TRUE rough and fairways are in great shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful setting

This course plays around/across water and through a beautiful golf community. The directions between holes needs better upkeep but the fairways are incredible. The greens are very nice and not hard to read. The water location in front of the green on 13 gives everyone a chance for their own tin cup moment. I chose to lose only one ball falling two feet short of the bank before taking the drop.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Bargain

the Oaks is a great course, especially if you can snag one of the bargain prices they regularly post.

I played here for $12 with a buddy and for that price, pretty much anything would be acceptable. However, this course provides much more than just a cheap outing. Usually in above average shape with attention to detail in terms of tee boxes being maintained and areas around green being manicured.

Good course made great by the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course and nice people

Being the first time that I have played this course. I was pleasantly surprised. The course was in excellent shape. I would suggest that they have better directions to the next hole, especially if you have never played the course before. Many holes would have been hard to find if I hadn't hooked up with players that knew the course. In spite of that, I would play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

conditions need improvement

Rough was tall and thick and easy to lose ball.
Strange course maintenance - green sand repair in ball marks only around the hole location. Greens were generally large and in good condition. Hole should have been located away from repaired areas...Some rough areas had excessive mowed grass piles - again very easy to lose ball.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Round

Had a great round. Course was as green as I've seen it in years. Greens were a little long and slow, but I'd play it again in a heartbeat.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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