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3.5
342 Reviews (342)
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
63.0%
Recommend this course
263 out of 342 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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3.5
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
2.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
57.5%
Recommend this course
23 out of 40 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6859 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.2

Royal American Links Golf Club pays homage to the birthplace of golf, the seaside links of Scotland, an inspiration that is also reflected in the architecture of the clubhouse. The 18-hole course was created in the traditional link-style but with added features not typical of the classic design including water coming into play on nearly every hole. There are also large, deep bunkers protect the sloping greens, many of which are double-tiered. Royal American Links Golf Club's signature hole is the par-3 12th. Its green is guarded by a not only a large rock wall but also water to the front and left. There is a large bunker to the left of the green that will swallow any errant shots but players with a sharp short game will be able to manage.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan (1990) Craig Schreiner (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.5
342 Reviews (342)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 10
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 22
Bunkers 20
Thick Rough 9
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 13
Locals 12
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 18
In the 'Burbs 9
Convenient to the City 6

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3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Great course any time if year

This course plays so differently based on rain and wind, making it one of my favorites since moving to Columbus. Right now there are pretty crusty conditions on the greens around the home but it’s march and i look know they get better The only real negative I have isn’t to the course, but to the people that are leaving massive divots in the fairways. This place could be a gem if golfers fixed divots… if you’re like me and are standing in the fairway next to someone else’s beaver pelt, take a second and tamp it in one of those divots and we’ll all be better for it come june

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

Late February 60 Degree Day

Honestly best late winter course I’ve played in my time in Central Ohio. Sure the greens were chewed up and salted, but aside from that the rest of the course was in amazing shape for the time of the year. Very pleased to see its upkeep hasn’t slipped since the new ownership. Zak in the pro shop was super personable and added to enjoyment on the day. I hope this course continues to serve Central Ohio for decades to come. It has been a very enjoyable course and I hope to find something comparable in my move away from the area. Highly recommend any time of the year!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great fall Golf

Staff is friendly and Excellent service is always provided! Course is in great shape for Early fall and Greens being sanded! Get out there and Play!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
2.0
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Poorly kept

I liked the design, clubhouse was very nice and staff were amazing- but the course was in really bad shape, greens having sand and many cracks in them, fairways and sand traps pretty poor. Not worth the cost

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Better course 6 years ago

The fairways were long. TEE Boxes all chewed up and it.looks like they have moves the cup in weeks. For the price you would expect a better maintained course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course conditions certainly don't warrant $68.00

Just finish my round at this course and I have to say this is the absolute worst course I've played this year. $38.00 would have still been overpriced for this course in the condition it is in. This course is Managed poorly, maintained poorly and way over priced for the conditions. The Carts are outdated, the cart paths have deeeeep pot holes in them, the tee boxes have been hammered to the point of no grass to tee your ball. The fairways are full of weeds, the rough is nothing but crabgrass and clover, the fringes around the greens are full of crabgrass. The greens themselves have bare spots and fungus damage. The yardage stated on the card and tee markers was actually about 400 yards short of what I payed for. Pace of play was very slow, even for a Sunday, it took 5 1/2 hours to play 18 holes. I do not understand how they can ask $68.00 to play, I will not be returning to this golf course and recommend you cancel your next tee time at this facility. The management, obviously doesn't care and just wants your money. Beware!!! I've played many courses in central Ohio, for less than $50.00 per round, that are in much nicer condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still not in great shape, but ok.

I last played here in 2020 on a Sunday afternoon and was severely disappointed with the course conditions. I hadn’t been back in 3 years. I decided to give it a try again this year but I still wasn’t super impressed with the course conditions. There is still a lot of ground under repair, greens had lots of unfixed ball marks, and alot of the tee boxes were in rough shape as well. It did seem they were trying to fix some of the ground under repair issues and that takes time. I will probably give it till at least 2024 before I try it again. However the $43 golf now hot deal was a lot better than the $65 rack rate. It is not in good enough condition to demand $65 during the week especially.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Expected more

Signs of maintenance exist around the course but plenty of low hanging fruit/opportunities abound to increase potential. Tee boxes are tore up. Looks like they seldom get moved. Recent rain aside. Bunkers are concrete like and weed infested. Flower beds need attention everywhere. Really sad actually.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorite courses in the area

Just wish it was in better condition, but they’re working on it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Lots of Ground Under Repair

Fairways and greens are in very good shape. The greens held shots but were slow. Majority of the tee boxes are in terrible shape and just need a complete overhaul this fall. A lot of bunkers were removed and thus a lot of ground under repair areas, which we were told about in the Pro Shop. The remaining bunkers were in poor shape. All employees were friendly and pleasant.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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