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Lake at Carolina Trace Country Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
199
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
12
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.9
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
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 JohnJeyapaul on 06/21/2026
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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 Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Nice Course! Great layout.
Enjoyed our round at Caralina Trace - Lake course. Its a great layout with a variety of holes which bend right and left and vary in elevation. Par 3s are awesome. Two play severely downhill, one is a big uphill test and the 12th which is a visually intimidating hole surrounded by water on 3 sides. Course conditions were ok given the time of year. Fairways were dormant and a little wet. Greens are great! Subtles breaks and good speed.
Older style clubhouse. The Pub was not open Sunday (???). Not much staff around but person tending the Proshop was helpful and friendly. Golf carts are aweful! Who uses gas powered carts?
Would like to come back in a couple months when the dormant grass greens up. Recommend the course.
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Great course
Overall course was in great condition! Wind was blowing 17 mph with that being said course still played very fair! Hands down one of my favorite course to play in the area. I will definitely be back!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Dramatic Par 3’s
The two Par 3’s on the front nine are dramatic downhill holes that are the most severe I’ve seen in the area.
The initial par 3 on the back nine is a visual masterpiece with the lake in background playing downhill it is tough to trust the yardage.
The last par 3 is the only one up hill and allows you to gain your senses back as you make it back to the 19th hole.
The rest of the course is well-designed and requires you to golf your ball.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Winter Golf
The course was in good shape for winter golfing. Fairways are not over seeded, dormant Bermuda. Greens were in good shape for this time of year. Great course during the summer months. I always enjoy playing here.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Winter play
Although dormant, the course was in great condition
Greens rolled nicely
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 12/18/2022
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
Excellent lakes course with fantastic views
My boys and I played in Dec., it was cold but I was surprised that the course conditions were still great. I really prefer the championship Lakes course.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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