
Royal Lakes Course
Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club
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About this course
Royal Lakes at Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club, nestled in the rolling landscape of Flowery Branch, Georgia, presents a classic test of resort golf with a distinctly Georgian feel. The course, shaped from the region's gently undulating terrain, offers a blend of forgiving fairways and strategically placed hazards that reward thoughtful play and well-executed approach shots. Think generous landing areas leading to greens that demand precise iron play. Doglegs and subtle elevation changes dictate strategy, favoring players who can shape the ball both ways. Architect Michael Riley carved out a course that prioritizes playability, providing a welcoming experience for golfers of all skill levels. While not a tournament venue of national renown, Royal Lakes remains a popular destination for local golfers seeking a well-maintained and enjoyable round. Beyond the course, Royal Lakes fosters a community atmosphere. Membership is strong and draws from the surrounding Lake Lanier area. It's a place where the post-round camaraderie is as important as the score, and stories of near misses and unlikely birdies are shared over cold drinks, making Royal Lakes a cherished fixture of the Flowery Branch golfing landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Flowery Branch, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1989
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arthur Davis
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,615 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.6/139
- Course Vaults score
- 5.9
Getting there
Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club is most readily accessed via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), roughly 45 minutes south of the club's Flowery Branch location in the rolling foothills north of the city; the drive traces a gentle northward arc through suburban Atlanta before the landscape opens into the quieter terrain of the Georgia piedmont. For those arriving by private aircraft, Peachtree DeKalb Airport (PDK) offers a considerably closer alternative, situated just 20 minutes from the club's gates. The final stretch of the journey unfolds along tree-lined country roads that signal the transition from metropolitan sprawl to the serene, lake-studded grounds of Royal Lakes itself - a destination that rewards the brief escape from the city with the promise of championship golf and Southern hospitality.

FAQ
Common questions about Royal Lakes
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Royal Lakes has a Course Vaults score of 5.9 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.
Royal Lakes was designed by Arthur Davis.
Yes. Royal Lakes is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Royal Lakes is 72.
Royal Lakes plays 6,615 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Royal Lakes is 139.



