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Lake at Carolina Trace Country Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
197
4 Stars
109
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
The Lakes stands out for its creative layout featuring doglegs, elevation changes, and demanding par threes that require every club in your bag. Friendly staff, excellent pace of play, and well-maintained conditions make this one of the premier courses in the area.
About
Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7263 yards
Slope 143
Rating 76.0
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Carolina Trace Country Club - Lake
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 72 | 7263 yards | 76.0 | 143 |
| Black | 72 | 6881 yards | 74.2 | 139 |
| Blue | 72 | 6447 yards | 71.6 | 134 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6447 yards | 78.3 | 150 |
| White | 72 | 5972 yards | 69.4 | 130 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5972 yards | 75.9 | 144 |
| Gold | 72 | 5443 yards | 67.4 | 121 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5443 yards | 73.1 | 137 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4764 yards | 69.3 | 128 |
Scorecard for Lake
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship M: 76.2/147 | 401 | 430 | 547 | 399 | 429 | 199 | 547 | 224 | 416 | 3592 | 419 | 421 | 422 | 229 | 576 | 209 | 448 | 394 | 553 | 3671 | 7263 |
| Black M: 74.4/143 | 364 | 404 | 540 | 395 | 412 | 192 | 522 | 195 | 410 | 3434 | 380 | 412 | 409 | 222 | 551 | 190 | 392 | 382 | 509 | 3447 | 6881 |
| Blue M: 72.3/138 W: 78.4/145 | 341 | 380 | 511 | 372 | 404 | 157 | 479 | 173 | 380 | 3197 | 346 | 384 | 396 | 195 | 543 | 172 | 382 | 350 | 482 | 3250 | 6447 |
| Blue/White M: 70.7/137 | 341 | 346 | 511 | 334 | 379 | 157 | 479 | 149 | 347 | 3043 | 317 | 384 | 357 | 195 | 512 | 142 | 382 | 350 | 482 | 3121 | 6164 |
| White M: 69.8/135 W: 75.8/140 | 335 | 346 | 475 | 334 | 379 | 135 | 461 | 149 | 347 | 2961 | 317 | 355 | 357 | 170 | 512 | 142 | 347 | 337 | 474 | 3011 | 5972 |
| White/Gold M: 68.4/130 | 293 | 286 | 413 | 334 | 379 | 135 | 461 | 131 | 319 | 2751 | 309 | 355 | 319 | 149 | 482 | 142 | 347 | 337 | 444 | 2884 | 5635 |
| Gold M: 67.5/124 W: 72.8/136 | 293 | 286 | 413 | 302 | 373 | 113 | 448 | 131 | 319 | 2678 | 309 | 321 | 319 | 149 | 482 | 131 | 313 | 297 | 444 | 2765 | 5443 |
| Red M: 64.6/117 W: 69.0/128 | 281 | 256 | 348 | 231 | 306 | 96 | 397 | 110 | 260 | 2285 | 269 | 268 | 252 | 139 | 432 | 120 | 272 | 292 | 435 | 2479 | 4764 |
| Orange W: 64.4/118 | 228 | 230 | 310 | 200 | 240 | 65 | 330 | 65 | 225 | 1893 | 222 | 235 | 220 | 104 | 323 | 120 | 230 | 205 | 320 | 1979 | 3872 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
Hot Deals at Carolina Trace Country Club - Lake
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Course Details
Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Mini Verde Bermunda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.
Reviews
4.5
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by MrCompetetion on 09/17/2025
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Photo submitted by MrCompetetion on 09/17/2025
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Photo submitted by MrCompetetion on 09/17/2025
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Best tee box in the course Photo submitted by OFdxEC5JeVd2XwRb0P2x on 04/08/2025
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Photo submitted by TarheelLondon on 07/18/2023
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Photo submitted by TarheelLondon on 07/18/2023
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Photo submitted by u314164137538 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314164137538 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by woopaul5 on 03/11/2023
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Spectacular view Photo submitted by philboyte on 07/02/2022
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Photo submitted by R00ster21 on 05/04/2022
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Photo submitted by R00ster21 on 05/04/2022
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Photo submitted by R00ster21 on 05/04/2022
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Photo submitted by R00ster21 on 05/04/2022
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Photo submitted by R00ster21 on 05/04/2022
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Photo submitted by u9619163 on 04/27/2022
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Photo submitted by u9619163 on 04/27/2022
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Photo submitted by Chris5017859 on 03/14/2021
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Photo submitted by Chris5017859 on 03/14/2021
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Photo submitted by Chris5017859 on 03/14/2021
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Photo submitted by charlienorton on 10/08/2020
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Photo submitted by charlienorton on 10/08/2020
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Photo submitted by charlienorton on 10/08/2020
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Photo submitted by charlienorton on 10/08/2020
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Photo submitted by ifuller91 on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by u6478866 on 06/13/2016
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great track
First time playing here. Greens were about 2 weeks out being punched so that was the biggest challenge. Layout was awesome and we played in 3 hours, although it was hot that day. Definitely going to go back when greens are 100%. This is a course you need to see first before you can challenge some holes.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Great Course
The course was great and the staff was very nice and helpful. Only reason that I gave 4 stars instead of 5, for course conditions, was due to the course had been plugged a few days prior. There were no dirt clumps everywhere but holes were still present. The price was significantly discounted due to this so no complaints and it still played great!
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Awesome course
Very well maintained and pace of play was great. Beautiful scenery
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great family experience
The staff was awesome, coarse was in excellent condition, spectacular views. Overall awesome
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
mediocre
No food options at course on a Friday???? Bring your sandwich, I guess. Nobody on course offering anything either. Good course in the middle of nowhere that looks like they have budgeted no money for necessary amenities.
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Could be good but isn’t.
I realize there is a lot of dormancy in the area still in early April but this place was horrifically maintained. Clubhouse was nice and staff was nice. Lunch was decent although service was a tad slow but the Carolinas are more laid back obviosonrhats fine. Myself and my group chose to play on the way to Pinehurst. Big mistake. There was a. Made of grass in any tee box. It looked like a barren West Texas desert track. Super disappointing as the layout is actually good! Never again.
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Amazing as always
I have played this course many times and it never fails to impress. Would highly recommend
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 10/25/2024
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
enjoyed course
layout had good use of water features. Played the Lake course - first time - and will definitely play again.
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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