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3.7
1292 Reviews (1292)
5 Stars
422
4 Stars
421
3 Stars
197
2 Stars
130
1 Stars
122
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.5
70.6%
Recommend this course
942 out of 1292 reviews
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3.6
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
40 out of 60 reviews
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3.8
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
69.2%
Recommend this course
63 out of 91 reviews
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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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3.7
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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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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3.0
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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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, ssauser1. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.

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Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a month
2.0
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Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, timmannel7. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.

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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Skill Advanced
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, TnieiONy1MXlyrr4LI0t. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.

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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

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

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, raden44. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.

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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, Graham3029466. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, u9584831. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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