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 |
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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 |
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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
Policies
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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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
Frequent Golfer
I play there on a regular bases. Very nice golf course and friendly staff. The pace of play unfortunately that day wasn't up to par. Multiple groups had to pass up a group of 4 that was lagging, otherwise great day.
Horrible Pace
Had an 8:33 tee time and the course was already backed up. Started 25 minutes late and continued to be backed up the entire round. Marshall said they usually play 4 hours 45 min and it took us closer to 5 and a half hours. Was also very annoying that the cart GPS kept telling us we were 15-20 minutes behind pace when we waited on every hole. We could see both groups in front of us all day. Multiple times the group behind us pulled up to the tee box and we hadn’t hit yet. I could understand an afternoon round being that backed up, but 8:33 tee time…..other than that the course itself was fun and challenging. Pretty views.
Good but challenging
This course is more challenging than it seems. But the layout is fun. It’s in relatively good conditions, has a nice clubhouse, driving range, etc.
But few trash cans and no ball washers, water coolers or other on course amenities that should go with a course that charges $80 to play.
It’s a fun golf course for sure, but feels a little overpriced.
Slow Pace - DO NOT GO
Our round was 6 hours. Look at all the reviews on Google. The staff does not care. The course is challenging and favors accuracy - but everything else is terrible. Certainly not worth the price point.

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Hot Dogs
3rd X playing course, LOVE IT. Only issue all 3X is no hot dogs ready at turn. Not a crazy huge issue, but would be helpful if they were quicker.
Terrible Experience
Took 6 hours to finish a 18 hole in the AM on a Sunday. Terrible job of managing the pace of the players. Decent course condition - Some greens were not pressed down and had many spots of tall grass. Not worth the $100.

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Cow pasture
I used to play this course a lot when it was nice but they have stopped taking care of it. Should be used as pasture for cows

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Sad that management is so bad
It is such a shame they can’t manage this course. They have no control over pace of play. Their staff is not willing to improve the experience. Waste of 120 bucks to play a 6.5 hour round of golf. Don’t spend your money here.

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So much potential
This course has incredible potential but has gone really downhill since the management switch. Restaurant is never open. Bev cart only came around once No water on the course during the summer. Conditions were good but a lack of upkeep will kill this place. Greens were extrenmly slow. Hard to pay $80-100 to play a mediocre course. Staff was busy chatting amongst themselves and not helping customers. Pro shop attendant looked like he just finished a 12 hour shift mowing and washing carts.

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The front nine has three of the hardest holes I’ve ever played
I played there a lot the last three years but first time this year. Greens were a little off but it’s been so hot it’s amazing they have grass. Fairways are in great shape and those three holes just make me cry but I will defeat them some day!
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