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3.5
1357 Reviews (1357)
5 Stars
440
4 Stars
442
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
65.4%
Recommend this course
982 out of 1357 reviews
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3.4
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
21
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
62.3%
Recommend this course
38 out of 61 reviews
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3.4
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
2.9
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
1357 Reviews (1357)

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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Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 136
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 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course,HORRIBLE pace of play on Wknd

Course was in decent shape but they don't use Marshall's. After 9 holes we were 3rd group sitting on 10th tee, 2 on tee box, 1 group on the green. 3 hours in we were just teeing off on 11.

Talk to the staff they say they send messages to control pace of play. EVERYBODY gets the message (attached) but nobody goes to the front to figure out the problem. I called the clubhouse and asked them to drive through to find the slow group. They said they would but never saw anyone. Clearly messages don’t work, you need to go out and MOVE a group if they are behind.

Attached: Here is how slow our round is and we are a 3 some right on top of group in front. We received these messages starting on Hole 6.

Also, the carts randomly stop on the cart path telling you you’re in a restricted area (Their GPS system to keep you off certain parts of the course is poorly configured)

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Weekend golfer

Course layout is amazing,beautiful scenery and the green are in great shape,the only thing is the course pace of play is slow so relax and enjoy the day there

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

SLOW

Had a 1:12 tee time, took just over 5 hours to play. No starter or ranger. Front desk was friendly when checking in. They must have been having some issues with their tee time system as when I got on the tee they had a 1PM, 1:03PM, 1:12PM, and pulling up behind us was the 1:15PM. The 1PM was also a twosome, so me and my buddy just paired up with them. The course itself was in good shape, greens rolled well and they had their typical wet fairways. Saw the beverage cart a couple of times, but no water or ball washers out on the course. But if you come prepared with your own beverages and mind set that it'll be slow round you'll have fun. If you're expecting a sub 4 hour round I would look elsewhere.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 136
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 136
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 136
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

No Starter and no Rangers = 6 hour round

Brutal pace of play for middle of week morning tee time. won't be back.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great pace. Worth the money

Pace of Play was fantastic. A lot of open tee-times so we played at our own pace. Course was in very good shape. Greens were quick, pins were tucked on a number of holes which was surprising. Hit it past and you were dead. More ballmarks than expected unfortunately. Course deserves better.

No two holes are the same so the variety of shots needed runs thru the bag.

A number of holes you had to remain on cart path which is always a drag. (no rain in past 4 days?)

Range was closed for repairs but appeared temporary. Clubhouse had no activity at the bar or grill when we completed our round at 3:45 which was a bummer. Still enjoyed the round and will definitely go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beyond Slow -

I really like the layout of this course but unfortunately the pace of play should be zero stars. An 842am start time, walked off at 115pm on the 14tee box, still had 4 holes to play with no relief in sight and no marshal enforcing the pace of play. People are paying alot of $$$ and should have to take 6hours to play a round of golf because a few groups cant play from the proper tee box

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace Of Play

Had a tee time at 2:33pm - Delayed till 3:10pm - only got 13 holes played.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ei

Will be excellent once grass is cut a couple of times

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

A bit difficult but overall a pleasant afternoon. No marshals so the pace was somewhat slow.. Difficult to remain concentrated, Balls washing equipment will be appreciated specially in wet conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Aerated greens

Greens were aerated, played on 9/21 and no signs or any notice of this was posted. Would have not played if I had known. Other than the greens course was in good shape and staff was kind. Wish there was a notice up for aeration as this makes greens mostly unplayable

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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