Royal Oaks Country Club
Course at a glance
Royal Oaks Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Vancouver, Washington (98662). The course was designed by Fred Federspiel and opened in 1947. From the Black tees, Royal Oaks Country Club plays to 7,017 yards at par 72. The course offers 19 sets of tees ranging from 3,018 to 7,017 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 141 and a course rating of 74.3, well above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and among the harder courses for mid-handicap golfers. That ranks it harder than roughly 90% of rated golf courses in Washington. It is a private club; access is generally limited to members and accompanied guests. Walking is permitted. A pro shop is on site. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and winter rye fairways. Hazards include 41-50 bunkers and water hazards in play. Tee times at Royal Oaks Country Club are not open to the public; play is arranged through a member.
About Royal Oaks Country Club
Royal Oaks Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Vancouver, Washington (98662). The course was designed by Fred Federspiel and established in 1947. From the Black tees, the course plays to 7,017 yards with a par of 72. The Black tees carry a slope rating of 141 and a course rating of 74.3.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 142, Royal Oaks Country Club is one of the more challenging courses in Washington, playing harder than 90% of rated courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 19 tee sets ranging from 3,018 to 7,017 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Golf in Washington typically runs from May through October. Spring and fall offer the best conditions with lower humidity and fewer crowds. Book early for prime weekend morning tee times during peak summer months.
Par
72
Length
7,017
Slope
141
Rating
74.3
Replay Rate
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Course Difficulty Analysis
142
This Course
130
WA Average
113
US Average
Based on 193 rated courses in Washington
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 141 | 74.3 | 368 | 535 | 423 | 453 | 160 | 535 | 318 | 233 | 427 | 3452 | 315 | 431 | 196 | 555 | 451 | 556 | 226 | 420 | 415 | 3565 | 7,017 |
Black/Squirrels | 139 | 73.4 | 368 | 535 | 423 | 432 | 160 | 535 | 318 | 197 | 427 | 3395 | 315 | 431 | 164 | 539 | 425 | 522 | 202 | 395 | 415 | 3408 | 6,803 |
SquirrelsWomen's | 142 | 78.6 | 354 | 525 | 392 | 432 | 146 | 520 | 304 | 197 | 407 | 3277 | 305 | 416 | 164 | 539 | 425 | 522 | 202 | 395 | 392 | 3360 | 6,637 |
SquirrelsMen's | 138 | 72.6 | 354 | 525 | 392 | 432 | 146 | 520 | 304 | 197 | 407 | 3277 | 305 | 416 | 164 | 539 | 425 | 522 | 202 | 395 | 392 | 3360 | 6,637 |
Squirrels/White | 136 | 70.9 | 354 | 490 | 392 | 395 | 146 | 520 | 304 | 162 | 365 | 3128 | 305 | 401 | 147 | 506 | 379 | 522 | 170 | 357 | 392 | 3179 | 6,307 |
WhiteWomen's | 136 | 75.6 | 330 | 490 | 367 | 395 | 124 | 507 | 292 | 162 | 365 | 3032 | 294 | 401 | 147 | 506 | 379 | 480 | 170 | 357 | 373 | 3107 | 6,139 |
WhiteMen's | 136 | 70.1 | 330 | 490 | 367 | 395 | 124 | 507 | 292 | 162 | 365 | 3032 | 294 | 401 | 147 | 506 | 379 | 480 | 170 | 357 | 373 | 3107 | 6,139 |
White/AcornsWomen's | 136 | 74.6 | 330 | 474 | 347 | 361 | 124 | 489 | 292 | 142 | 343 | 2902 | 294 | 379 | 147 | 449 | 341 | 480 | 149 | 337 | 341 | 2917 | 5,819 |
White/AcornsMen's | 128 | 67.9 | 330 | 474 | 347 | 361 | 124 | 489 | 292 | 142 | 343 | 2902 | 294 | 379 | 147 | 449 | 341 | 480 | 149 | 337 | 341 | 2917 | 5,819 |
AcornsWomen's | 135 | 74.0 | 318 | 474 | 347 | 361 | 110 | 489 | 281 | 142 | 343 | 2865 | 280 | 379 | 133 | 449 | 341 | 435 | 149 | 337 | 341 | 2844 | 5,709 |
AcornsMen's | 122 | 67.2 | 318 | 474 | 347 | 361 | 110 | 489 | 281 | 142 | 343 | 2865 | 280 | 379 | 133 | 449 | 341 | 435 | 149 | 337 | 341 | 2844 | 5,709 |
Acorns/Red | 130 | 72.5 | 318 | 474 | 319 | 304 | 110 | 430 | 281 | 142 | 293 | 2671 | 280 | 348 | 133 | 449 | 325 | 435 | 149 | 337 | 341 | 2797 | 5,468 |
Acorns/Red | 121 | 66.4 | 318 | 474 | 319 | 304 | 110 | 430 | 281 | 142 | 293 | 2671 | 280 | 348 | 133 | 449 | 325 | 435 | 149 | 337 | 341 | 2797 | 5,468 |
Red | 126 | 71.1 | 311 | 434 | 319 | 304 | 104 | 430 | 256 | 135 | 293 | 2586 | 245 | 348 | 121 | 437 | 325 | 400 | 121 | 322 | 303 | 2622 | 5,208 |
Red | 120 | 65.5 | 311 | 434 | 319 | 304 | 104 | 430 | 256 | 135 | 293 | 2586 | 245 | 348 | 121 | 437 | 325 | 400 | 121 | 322 | 303 | 2622 | 5,208 |
Gold PlateWomen's | 108 | 63.8 | 210 | 360 | 200 | 231 | 79 | 330 | 223 | 90 | 208 | 1931 | 226 | 270 | 86 | 310 | 243 | 340 | 101 | 250 | 236 | 2062 | 3,993 |
Gold PlateMen's | 112 | 61.3 | 210 | 360 | 200 | 231 | 79 | 330 | 223 | 90 | 208 | 1931 | 226 | 270 | 86 | 310 | 243 | 340 | 101 | 250 | 236 | 2062 | 3,993 |
Blue PlateWomen's | 99 | 59.4 | 173 | 261 | 165 | 180 | 61 | 240 | 180 | 70 | 170 | 1500 | 174 | 192 | 61 | 230 | 183 | 250 | 70 | 184 | 174 | 1518 | 3,018 |
Blue PlateMen's | 106 | 58.6 | 173 | 261 | 165 | 180 | 61 | 240 | 180 | 70 | 170 | 1500 | 174 | 192 | 61 | 230 | 183 | 250 | 70 | 184 | 174 | 1518 | 3,018 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 12 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Royal Oaks Country Club offers 19 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 7,017 | 141 | 74.3 | 0-5 |
Black/Squirrels | 6,803 | 139 | 73.4 | 0-5 |
Squirrels | 6,637 | 142 | 78.6 | 5-15 |
Squirrels | 6,637 | 138 | 72.6 | 5-15 |
Squirrels/White | 6,307 | 136 | 70.9 | 5-15 |
White | 6,139 | 136 | 75.6 | 12-22 |
White | 6,139 | 136 | 70.1 | 12-22 |
White/Acorns | 5,819 | 136 | 74.6 | 12-22 |
White/Acorns | 5,819 | 128 | 67.9 | 12-22 |
Acorns | 5,709 | 135 | 74.0 | 12-22 |
Acorns | 5,709 | 122 | 67.2 | 12-22 |
Acorns/Red | 5,468 | 130 | 72.5 | 20-30 |
Acorns/Red | 5,468 | 121 | 66.4 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,208 | 126 | 71.1 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,208 | 120 | 65.5 | 20-30 |
Gold Plate | 3,993 | 108 | 63.8 | 25+ |
Gold Plate | 3,993 | 112 | 61.3 | 25+ |
Blue Plate | 3,018 | 99 | 59.4 | 25+ |
Blue Plate | 3,018 | 106 | 58.6 | 25+ |
Amenities at Royal Oaks Country Club
Royal Oaks Country Club features a pro shop.
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How to Book a Tee Time
As a private club, access at Royal Oaks Country Club is generally controlled by the club. Contact the facility to confirm its current member and guest policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Royal Oaks Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Royal Oaks Country Club is a private golf course located in Vancouver, WA. As a private club, access is typically limited to members and their guests.
How many holes does Royal Oaks Country Club have?expand_more
Royal Oaks Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1947. The course was designed by Fred Federspiel.
What is the yardage at Royal Oaks Country Club?expand_more
From the Squirrels/White tees, Royal Oaks Country Club plays to 6,307 yards (par 72). The course offers 19 tee sets ranging from 3,018 to 7,017 yards.
What is the slope rating at Royal Oaks Country Club?expand_more
The Black tees at Royal Oaks Country Club have a slope rating of 141 and a course rating of 74.3. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Royal Oaks Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Royal Oaks Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Royal Oaks Country Club?expand_more
Contact the course directly or call 360-256-1350 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Royal Oaks Country Club offer?expand_more
Royal Oaks Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Royal Oaks Country Club located?expand_more
Royal Oaks Country Club is located at 8917 Ne Fourth Plain Blvd in Vancouver, WA 98662. You can reach them at 360-256-1350.
What is the difficulty level at Royal Oaks Country Club?expand_more
Royal Oaks Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 142. It plays harder than 90% of golf courses in Washington. The average slope rating in Washington is 130. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Royal Oaks Country Club?expand_more
Royal Oaks Country Club offers 19 tee sets. Black tees (7,017 yards, slope 141) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Blue Plate tees (3,018 yards, slope 106) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Royal Oaks Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at Royal Oaks Country Club should play the Blue Plate tees, which play 3,018 yards with a slope of 106. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Royal Oaks Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Acorns tees (slope 135, rating 74.0) at Royal Oaks Country Club would have a course handicap of 20 and an expected score of approximately 92. This uses the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Royal Oaks Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at Royal Oaks Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Private clubs generally have faster pace of play.