68% match
For Black tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal American Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Royal American Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal American Links, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 15%Accuracy 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
16.6
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Royal American Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Royal American Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jshelton@newerastaff.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
3300 Miller-Paul Rd, Galena, OH 43021, USA
Course Description
Royal American Links is a public golf course and event venue located in Galena, Ohio. The club offers tee times, an online store, and a calendar of golf events, with information on course details, rates, leagues, and facilities. It emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for players of all skill levels and promotes golf instruction and junior golf programs through linked pages. The site also highlights private weddings and corporate events, along with a membership pathway and social media presence.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dr. Michael Hurdzan/Craig Schreiner
Opened
1990
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.7(317 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Royal American Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Players face constant pressure to nail tee shots on par fours where misses inflate scores quickly, especially tougher front side where bogey play runs hot.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726859 yards6272 metersCR 73.2Bogey 97.8Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 532 | 426 | 190 | 423 | 598 | 364 | 192 | 328 | 449 | 3502 | 526 | 352 | 336 | 183 | 340 | 414 | 447 | 207 | 552 | 3357 | 6859 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725956 yards5446 metersCR 73.9Bogey 105.2Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.4 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 488 | 345 | 150 | 374 | 484 | 316 | 155 | 300 | 390 | 3002 | 485 | 324 | 281 | 158 | 320 | 355 | 365 | 171 | 495 | 2954 | 5956 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725172 yards4729 metersCR 69.6Bogey 98.6Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.7 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 320 | 120 | 293 | 464 | 266 | 135 | 261 | 365 | 2653 | 411 | 238 | 212 | 142 | 271 | 335 | 349 | 145 | 416 | 2519 | 5172 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal American Links
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Black tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring29%
Visualization14%
64% match
For Black tees
Sand from longer range, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Royal American Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal American Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Black tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
68% match
For Black tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started49% match
For Black tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring52%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
67% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
51% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
69% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision24%
Scoring11%
70% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Alignment15%
78% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
72% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Accuracy14%
70% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
58% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim30%
Alignment21%
60% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Precision12%
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Get Started61% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion23%
Precision21%
28% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision31%
Trajectory28%
63% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
73% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Precision14%
65% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
24% match
For Gold tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
46% match
For Gold tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
77% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision24%
Scoring21%
Accuracy14%
21% match
For Gold tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
67% match
For Gold tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
21% match
For Gold tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
40% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started43% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment20%
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Dispersion16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
65% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion13%
56% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment21%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control30%
Visualization22%
37% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
47% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Royal American Links
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal American Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal American Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Royal American Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Royal American Links technically exacting. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal American Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6016 yards. The back tees extend to 6859.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Royal American Links?
With a course rating of 73.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Royal American Links and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6859.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Royal American Links and how should I play it?
Royal American Links is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Royal American Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6859.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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