Lake Presidential Golf Club
About
Lake Presidential Golf Club is one of Maryland's most popular public courses. It is a challenging championship layout that is player friendly enough to accommodate a wide range of skill levels. It stands out from run-of-the-mill municipal courses with exceptional conditions from the tees to the greens. The layout offers a diverse mix of holes that will have golfers using every club in their bag. There are some especially interesting par 3s that are visible but with enough hazards to make them a challenge. Houses border the front nine holes but they are absent on the back nine. The fairways on the last nine holes are densely lined with mature trees. The golf course finishes with an enjoyable par 5 that plays over a lake. It can be reached in two with a little skill and accuracy.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7060 yards | 74.3 | 137 |
| Blue | 72 | 6605 yards | 72.0 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6010 yards | 69.4 | 126 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6010 yards | 73.5 | 137 |
| Red | 72 | 4845 yards | 62.9 | 113 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4845 yards | 69.2 | 125 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.7/138 | 445 | 392 | 543 | 176 | 451 | 432 | 441 | 567 | 222 | 3669 | 423 | 378 | 158 | 588 | 423 | 448 | 208 | 351 | 512 | 3489 | 7158 |
| Blue M: 72.5/131 | 414 | 365 | 511 | 140 | 428 | 410 | 415 | 549 | 190 | 3422 | 395 | 370 | 150 | 563 | 388 | 415 | 191 | 330 | 493 | 3295 | 6717 |
| White M: 70.7/128 W: 76.6/147 | 376 | 317 | 476 | 126 | 410 | 400 | 405 | 540 | 165 | 3215 | 360 | 337 | 135 | 537 | 341 | 384 | 171 | 330 | 475 | 3070 | 6285 |
| Silver M: 68.3/123 W: 73.5/142 | 353 | 317 | 446 | 105 | 401 | 372 | 376 | 525 | 145 | 3040 | 329 | 316 | 115 | 513 | 332 | 355 | 157 | 283 | 343 | 2743 | 5783 |
| Burnt Orange M: 63.9/114 W: 69.7/122 | 283 | 263 | 402 | 95 | 307 | 295 | 332 | 447 | 122 | 2546 | 252 | 277 | 110 | 401 | 297 | 312 | 143 | 236 | 321 | 2349 | 4895 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
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Food & Beverage
Bar, GrillAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker RoomsAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2018 #5)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Tee time 12:09 just pulled up at 10 hole Photo submitted by 5LwZY47aMMdDcOUWJuoG on 05/17/2026
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nice tee box Photo submitted by 5LwZY47aMMdDcOUWJuoG on 05/17/2026
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Photo submitted by ChuckD925 on 03/31/2025
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Photo submitted by OJ5lVvGagMcAIhKOsiGs on 06/06/2023
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Photo submitted by OJ5lVvGagMcAIhKOsiGs on 05/25/2023
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Photo submitted by Earl6682541 on 05/25/2023
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Photo submitted by Earl6682541 on 05/25/2023
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Photo submitted by DCobbs27 on 04/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163113091 on 09/15/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160400694 on 04/12/2022
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Photo submitted by Caps4Life on 04/04/2022
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18 tee Photo submitted by JethroTull69 on 05/31/2021
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Photo submitted by JethroTull69 on 05/31/2021
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Looking down the 18th fairway Photo submitted by Chase6086409 on 08/30/2020
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Photo submitted by Bradley3605592 on 07/14/2019
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Photo submitted by CoffyBlackz on 06/25/2019
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Photo submitted by CoffyBlackz on 06/25/2019
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Can be intimidating...l Photo submitted by Richard2188714 on 06/02/2018
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Photo submitted by airman86 on 09/23/2015
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18th Fairway Photo submitted by u000004793512 on 09/11/2013
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Photo submitted by Michael5933060 on 06/15/2013
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Photo submitted by Bkbutler on 01/21/2013
Not good.
Course was totally packed - no starter to get people off properly. No Marshalls on the course. Played 9 holes in two and a half hours and didnt stay for the second nine. Extremely hot and there was not a single water station on the front nine. Left after nine as we waited on every tee box for at least 5 to 8 minutes.
Awesome hidden gem
Played this course early morning and it was great. The guy at the pro shop was super nice. The golf carts are awesome and the course overall was fantastic. The only thing I would say is I wish people would fix their divots. It seemed like every green had quite a few.
snoozfest
We played this course last year in July I believe and we had a three hour nine so we asked for rain check for remaining nine hole they said no problem and then we came back later in the year same issue we played nine in three hours got a rain check and that brings us to today we ran into same problem but they told our rain checks have expired and we paid $109 to play on a course that’s condition is of a $45 golf course. Today we said no more rain check we’re not coming back for this crap again so five hours fifty minutes later were we’re done.They overbooked the course and do not give two shakes if you enjoy your round
Pace of Play was Horrible
I have never played a slower round in my life. I knew we were in trouble when there was no carts available because of a charity golf tournament earlier that day. Then there was a line to tee of on the 1st hole. When it took us 1 hour and 45 minutes to play 5 holes, I knew even though our team time was at 3pm and sunset was at 745/8pm there was no way we would finish the round. And we didn't, finally giving up from lack of light and energy on the 14 hole and 4 1/2 hours later. Which I heard from other golfers the course is infamous for. Course layout was nice and conditions were ok but I cannot spend money to spend hours waiting in golf carts. Will not play here again.
Did not Finish Round - Becuase of Golf Tournament
We made an 8:24 tee time on a Friday, the pace was great until we got to hole number 15, there were six golfers on the tee box waiting to tee off for over thirty minutes. We call the clubhouse to see why there were six golfers playing together - the staff said it was a tournament and to come into the clubhouse to get a rain check for our last four holes. Why would you schedule tee times if you know you are having a tournament? (Money grab) Unbelievable - please check before playing this course. Also Veterans - this is the only course in the area that recognizes veterans on one day (Mondays only) other courses in the area offers military discounts everyday. Just Be ware!
9 to 5 Get-Away
Weather was great, course was in great shape and just the prep I needed before heading to tackle the Myrtle Beach courses.
Deteriorating Conditions
Been playing this course for several years now and the course conditions are getting worse and worse, feel like they have given up or maybe under financial strain. Booking tee times and keeping tee times and pace of play on schedule still seems to be an issue. It’s gotten so bad myself and friends are looking for new options for our home course.
My favorite course in the area
the first time i played here a few weeks ago, the course got the best of me because of all the blind shots. I've been back twice a week since and have gained better course management because of it.
Fun, Challenging, Course... HIGH weekend costs
First, let me say the course is gorgeous, challenging, and not one you can bring the driver out to the tee. Greens are equally challenging, roll true, and the course is pretty well taken care of, with a few exceptions.
The parking lot was littered with trash, overflowing trash cans and blowing around in the parking lot. This could have been from an event the night prior, course negligence or a group of rowdy teenagers the night before leaving a mess for others to clean up. Regardless, it wasn't a great first impression for a $112 tee time.
Fairways... golfers here must never replace/repair their divots, the tight course means tight landing spots where, without proper repair, means you will constantly find your ball in someone else's divot.
Staff was friendly, and I plan to return. If my observations were off, I'll adjust my ratings.
Great Course, very fun track.
Rude starter
If you have been to Lake presidential or you’re going to go to Lake presidential I’m sure you will meet grumpy man who sits out front in a golf cart.
I was there an hour before the group of 3 I was matched with. I had picked up my cart and was hitting balls at the range. When I picked up my cart, the gentleman was immediately rude about me getting on the wrong car, even though I was on one of the three at the front (usually it’s not that big of a deal). But he was very particular. I can get past that. When I went. To the 1st tee box the same guy who was rude about the individual cart I needed to take demanded that I get off my cart and join on one of the other carts. I offered and would have rather pay for that cart. (mind you it was a Friday morning. They were not that busy if it was a busy day or a weekend I would have completely understood.). I told him I would like to pay in order to take the cart, he ignored me. I would have probably not paid any attention to the situation with his attitude until he started grabbing my personal items and putting them on the other person’s cart YOU DONT DO THAT. I remember this guy from the last time I played at presidential for no other reason except for his attitude. Completely unprofessional and extremely rude. AND not to mention, we had to call the club to bring us out another cart on the front 9 because our cart died I was fuming.
Staff and course maintenance issues
Staff was disrespectful and unprofessional. Maintenance crew wouldn’t move out of the way when you were playing.
Round takes too long and why cart path only?
We started at 11:51am and ended our round around 6pm. The pace of play was terrible. Too many holes were cart path only for no reason. This course is challenging and cart path only when all conditions were perfect and no rain? I will have to say I will not be returning.
Great course
This course is truly great as far as public golf goes. Fairways are nice, greens are always in good shape, and it’s hard enough for a good challenge, and easy enough for the mid—high handicappers if you’re playing the right tees. I would recommend anyone in the area to come check this bad boy out.
Seaview Stay & Play Golf Package
Seaview Stay & Play Golf Package
I have booked group tee times for over 20 years and this course is by far the worst. I was charged after the fact for 1 no show, why wasn’t this brought to my attention at the time the outing was paid for. I assume it’s easier to just charge someone’s credit card then address the issue at the time of purchasing 13 tee times. This is an expensive course to have mediocre conditions and a 6 plus hour round. I hope they spend my money wisely, I will never book this course again.