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3.6
1335 Reviews (1335)
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435
4 Stars
434
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2 Stars
136
1 Stars
131
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.5
68.0%
Recommend this course
969 out of 1335 reviews
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3.5
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
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6
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
65.9%
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27 out of 41 reviews
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3.5
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
64.9%
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50 out of 77 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging elevation changes, blind shots, and wide fairways that reward thoughtful play. Welcoming staff at check-in and strong overall value make this course a worthwhile booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7060 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 2008
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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3.6
1335 Reviews (1335)

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The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 33
19th Hole Scenic Views 24
Patio Dining 15
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 53
Water Hazards 53
Forced Carries 50
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 52
Locals 31
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 29
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 47
Worth the Drive 38
Convenient to the City 34

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Commented on 10/06/2023

Thank you for reviewing us, u314164503665. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Lake Presidential Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

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Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Lake Presidential Golf Club

This journey starts with some heavy rain the morning of our tee time. Due to the traffic I called Adam at the Pro Shop to tell him we were running a little behind. No problem since the rain chased away most of other golfers. The course was wet so cart path only which made for a lot of walking up and down some big hills. I felt bad for some of the older golfers having to deal with the wet terrain. The course is pretty challenging due to the

narrowness of the fairways. I haven't lost that many balls in a while. I blame swinging harder due to no rolling on the fairway. I can't wait to play it on a dry day. Hole 18 is amazing. One dig on the Golfers that play there please fix your divots on the greens and fairways. Replace the beaver pelts or use the sand on the cart. Also pick up your trash!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

sloooooooow

no marshall, slow play (3hr for front 9...). Not worth more than $40. MIght have been 3 total people working there.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/10/2023

Hi, u914659944. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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The course superintendent was irate using inappropriate language even though we were not told that "cart paths only" was in effect for that day.

The course superintendent was irate using inappropriate language, even though we were not informed that it was "cart path only". The superintendent stated very aggressively that "if you can't do cart path only, go and get your f#cking money back". There are more effective ways of approaching any and all situations without it getting out of hand and that way way was an almost certain way of sparking a fire had we not been decent adults who attempted to discuss the matter rather than argue with a hot head such as this superintendent was.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/10/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u00000966344. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Lake Presidential Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Golf Course - Poorly Staffed

This is a beautiful golf course, however, it is grossly understaffed which results in the absence of a course Marshall (pace-of play)or on-the-course cart services (cold beverages), let alone no one staffing the food or bar area (no after-game eating/drinking).

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/09/2023

Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

2 people running the whole thing

No starter

No Marshall to be found

No water

Sloooooooow pace of play (first 9 holes 3 hrs)

Not worth $30-40 in my opinion.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/10/2023

Hi, u914659944. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Slow pace of play

Course is in great condition, but the old men playing on Tuesday have no regard for pace of play and are not friendly to letting people play through.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart path only in hot summer day???

The weather has been good, no rain for 3days. The soil was hard. I don’t get the policy: cart path only!!! They could limit the access to some parts of courses for protecting, but why the heck entire course was cart path only!!!!! One old lady in our team almost fainted and gave up playing the back 6 holes. It was too hot to walk up and down the hills in each hole. I won’t go back to the course until summer ends.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/09/2023

Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways and rough were in good condition. No need for cart path only rule considering they were hard as a rock. The bunkers had more water in them than the Chesapeake Bay and didn’t look like they were raked and groomed in months. The greens looked like London after the blitzkrieg with the amount of unfixed ball marks, poor hole replacements and patchy repair work. Maintenance staff purchasing beers in the pro shop before the round was a nice touch but gave insight to why some of the cut holes had flat edges. The beverage cart attendant was the only redeeming staff member I dealt with. Her attention to detail and willingness to make sure the customer had s great experience was worth the higher beer prices than other courses.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Solid course

First time playing the course, and I really enjoyed it. I'm a scratch golfer, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who doesn't have at least a 200 yard carry. It is very much a 2nd shot golf course with a lot of intersecting creeks that you can't carry. Fairways are in great shape. Greens were running a little slow, but it had rained a lot and they obviously hadn't been able to mow them. The layout is really solid though. great use of the lake. You'll see a lot of water, but it doesn't really come into play that much. I definitely want to come back and play when it is a little more dry.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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