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3.5
1358 Reviews (1358)
5 Stars
440
4 Stars
443
3 Stars
201
2 Stars
141
1 Stars
133
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.4
65.7%
Recommend this course
983 out of 1358 reviews
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3.4
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
2.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
62.9%
Recommend this course
39 out of 62 reviews
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3.4
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
2.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
61.6%
Recommend this course
45 out of 73 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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Reviews

3.5
1358 Reviews (1358)

What Golfers Are Saying

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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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace of play

Played this course multiple times and pace of play is always an issue. However my most recent experience was the worst I've ever had at any golf course. My foursome had an afternoon tee time (3:50pm) and we didn't tee off until 4:15 due to no available carts. Once we got our carts, it then took us 3 hours and 20 minutes to play 9 holes because the course was severely overbooked. We made the turn at 7:15pm and when we went to request a rain check, they would not honor it. Unacceptable and unfair to those who paid to play and were then punished by no fault of their own. This course has a lot of potential, however the negligible course management has to be addressed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poorly managed

I had a tee time in the afternoon and when I got there, they said they ran out of carts. I came back at the time I was supposed to tee off and they still didn't have any carts. Another guy was there waiting for a cart and his tee time was 20 minutes before mine.

I went in to ask for a raincheck, which they reluctantly gave me. When I complained about the first tee box being so backed up and no carts, she said "you know it's a holiday and a lot of people are playing". I have played many other courses on a holiday and have never had my tee time be 30 minutes after my scheduled time.

Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course, but no course monitoring/management made for a terrible experience

Had an enjoyable round at the start, but after 3-4 holes, play was dirt slow due to a foursome in front of us which clearly did not know how to keep up with pace of play and would not let our threesome play through. There were at least two other groups behind us impacted on every hole from 4-10. There were no course marshalls anywhere to be found, so we called the clubhouse and was told they would send someone out... but we never saw anyone other than the beverage cart. We ended up skipping the 12th hole to get around them, as did at least one other group. I play about 30-40 rounds a year and this was the worst I'd experienced in years. Not planning to play this course again, will opt for one that monitors play better, or at all!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course but pace of play needs to be improved

The course was in very good shape and thr greens were also rolling well. However the pace of play (6 hrs 15m) is not acceptable- anywhere. Two of my foursome said they will never return after being late to their kids' events that nobody would think they would be late for since thry started at 7 and we teed off at 112pm. They had 2 marshals on the course but the course was still backed up. Credit does go that they told us the first 5 holes were slow, but then it continued the rest of the way. Over 3 hrs for each nine holes. Wow. Lots of unhappy golfers out there and unhappy spouses at home. They need to get their act together. Even with the long round we only saw the beverage cart 3 x the entire round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good day on the course

Pace of play was excellent because the threat of storms kept everyone off the course.

Course was in good condition except where players didn't replace/fill divots and the greens were abused with unrepaired ball marks. I guess people felt that since they paid so much to play someone else should be fixing the ball marks.

Several tee boxes were being resodded but that wasn't a problem because there were several to choose from on each hole.

The snack bar was not open so no food but you could get beer and soft drinks in the golf shop. No beverage cart on the course.

The sun came out on the 19th hole so it was a good day all in all.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

What a round…

Course is difficult which is cool, staff overbooks tee times and the marshall doesnt push people through. Took almost 6 hours for ny round of a TWOSOME. Course was sending people out every 10 minutes and by hole 4 there was a 4 group backup. Spoke to the GM and he’s just suchhhhh a friendly guy. For 80$ I won’t be back and won’t miss the staff at all. Hope management gets better.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Worth the money

About my 3rd-4rd nice challenge very enjoyable for a 15 handicap player will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Great course, terrible pace of play

The course was in great shape from tee boxes to greens; but bunkers were unplayable ( not raked, hard packed, some with water). Unfortunately the pace of play was terrible - 5 1/2 hours to play 18 holes on a beautiful day. No marshals in sight, just the cart girl. No food or beverage service available in the clubhouse. Veterans rate for greens fees was very good but I guess the old folks move slowly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

My favorite

This is my favorite course but I’m still to triumph!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 146
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hard to score on these greens, maybe next time!

Course has a great layout and is in excellent condition, I enjoyed playing it. I also played with 3 local men that knew the course and were awesome to play with, they all had a good game. I hit the ball well, just could not make putts here, maybe next time. After a 3 par in a row start, 10 straight bogies, ouch! Shot plus 1 on the back though, yay! I highly recommend the course, very challenging and in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot Tuesday

Got a hot deal on a hot day. Course was great. Got a little backed up and slow after 7 holes looked like two groups of seniors were playing an 8 some. Had to wait a lot on the back. Other than that it was a great day to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

I liked the course

The main thing that surprises is that my $99.00 tee time eventually cost me 121 with extra charges

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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