Royal American Links Ohio
Royal American Links is a par-72 public course in Ohio, playing 6,859 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.2 and slope of 133.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,859 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.2 / 133 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Ohio, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.1837, -82.8351 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,859 | 72 | 73.2 | 133 |
| Blue | 6,407 | 72 | 70.7 | 132 |
| Gold | 5,956 | 72 | 73.9 | 133 |
| White | 5,172 | 72 | 69.6 | 123 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.2/133 | 532 | 426 | 190 | 423 | 598 | 364 | 192 | 328 | 449 | 3502 | 526 | 352 | 336 | 183 | 340 | 414 | 447 | 207 | 552 | 3357 | 6859 |
| Blue 70.7/132 | 518 | 393 | 161 | 418 | 581 | 333 | 168 | 304 | 410 | 3286 | 491 | 324 | 323 | 163 | 320 | 388 | 422 | 189 | 501 | 3121 | 6407 |
| Gold 73.9/133 | 488 | 345 | 150 | 374 | 484 | 316 | 155 | 300 | 390 | 3002 | 485 | 324 | 281 | 158 | 320 | 355 | 365 | 171 | 495 | 2954 | 5956 |
| White 69.6/123 | 429 | 320 | 120 | 293 | 464 | 266 | 135 | 261 | 365 | 2653 | 411 | 238 | 212 | 142 | 271 | 335 | 349 | 145 | 416 | 2519 | 5172 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,859 yards, 73.2/133)
Course rating 1.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,956 yards, 73.9/133)
903 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.9 above par.
Handicap 20+: White (5,172 yards, 69.6/123)
1,687 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 598 yards. 46 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 183 yards. 142 from the White tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Royal American Links?
Royal American Links has a course rating of 73.2 and slope of 133 from the back tees. From the White tees, the rating is 69.6 with a slope of 123.
How long is Royal American Links?
From the back tees, Royal American Links plays 6,859 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Royal American Links?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 449-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Royal American Links?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,859 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (5,172 yards).
Is Royal American Links public or private?
Royal American Links is a public golf course in Ohio. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Royal American Links?
Nearby courses include Medallion Golf Club (Westerville), Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club (Sunbury), Arrowhead Lakes Golf Course (Galena), Clover Valley Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Royal American Links?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Royal American Links with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Royal American Links?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Royal American Links for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Royal American Links have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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