Royal Oaks Country Club

Overview: Royal Oaks Country Club is a private Dallas course on the wooded White Rock Creek floodplain. The original 1969 layout is associated with J. Press Maxwell, Don January and Billy Martindale, while later renovations by Jay Morrish, D.A. Weibring and Chet Williams have refined the course without erasing its traditional identity. The setting is gently wooded but strategically demanding, with the creek and surrounding ground influencing both sightlines and landing areas. The course is known for smooth greens, mature trees and a championship character that has kept it relevant in the Dallas golf conversation for more than half a century.

History: Royal Oaks opened in 1969 and has hosted Texas and regional championships, including the Texas Senior Amateur and Texas Mid-Amateur. D.A. Weibring provided a long period of renovations and enhancements, while Chet Williams led later work including 2014 improvements and the 2023 irrigation and turf project. The club’s official history also notes that Scottie Scheffler has been connected with Royal Oaks since childhood. Together, those details show a course that balances architectural heritage, competitive use and an active commitment to current conditioning.

Did You Know? Royal Oaks is the long-time Dallas home course associated with Scottie Scheffler, who came to the club as a child to work with teaching professional Randy Smith. That local connection gives the course an unusually direct link to one of the city’s most successful modern golfers.