Lake Wales Country Club
About
Lake Wales Country Club boasts a classic Donald Ross design that players of all skill level will enjoy. Built in the 1920s, the golf course has a different look and feel than most modern courses. Rather than exaggerated hazards and dramatic contouring, the layout blends seamlessly into the natural landscape. The routing of each hole was determined by the existing contours. Like many of Ross' designs, the phrase "hard par, easy bogey" holds true here. The layout features small greens with crown centers that are sloped back to front. Rough borders the fairways and the wide-openness of the course means that wind will often be a factor. Lake Wales C.C. is a challenging but straightforward golf course. There are no trick holes but there are several holes that will make you think.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 72 | 7072 yards | 73.5 | 134 |
| Blue | 72 | 6510 yards | 71.2 | 130 |
| White | 72 | 6171 yards | 70.3 | 123 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6171 yards | 75.9 | 134 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5364 yards | 70.9 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4990 yards | 69.8 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange M: 73.4/138 | 361 | 401 | 198 | 467 | 133 | 325 | 368 | 439 | 544 | 3236 | 525 | 460 | 205 | 540 | 460 | 183 | 366 | 363 | 452 | 3554 | 6790 |
| Blue M: 71.5/130 | 358 | 373 | 180 | 463 | 128 | 278 | 362 | 379 | 506 | 3027 | 513 | 420 | 197 | 511 | 418 | 162 | 363 | 357 | 418 | 3359 | 6386 |
| Hybrid M: 69.1/128 | 341 | 356 | 167 | 459 | 128 | 270 | 352 | 367 | 487 | 2927 | 493 | 399 | 190 | 484 | 408 | 162 | 346 | 341 | 409 | 3232 | 6159 |
| White M: 70.4/128 | 341 | 356 | 167 | 459 | 128 | 270 | 352 | 367 | 487 | 2927 | 493 | 399 | 190 | 484 | 408 | 162 | 346 | 341 | 409 | 3232 | 6159 |
| White/Gold M: 67.9/123 | 341 | 356 | 167 | 459 | 128 | 270 | 352 | 367 | 487 | 2927 | 436 | 281 | 143 | 401 | 328 | 145 | 301 | 323 | 353 | 2711 | 5638 |
| Gold M: 65.9/116 | 304 | 317 | 143 | 411 | 120 | 234 | 306 | 260 | 434 | 2529 | 436 | 281 | 143 | 401 | 328 | 145 | 301 | 323 | 353 | 2711 | 5240 |
| Red W: 70.2/123 | 300 | 306 | 132 | 401 | 120 | 228 | 299 | 250 | 426 | 2462 | 426 | 276 | 134 | 395 | 317 | 133 | 292 | 316 | 349 | 2638 | 5100 |
| Green M: 61.8/107 W: 64.9/111 | 256 | 260 | 132 | 366 | 120 | 156 | 233 | 195 | 363 | 2081 | 358 | 243 | 69 | 340 | 273 | 98 | 247 | 209 | 292 | 2129 | 4210 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 10 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
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Photo submitted by melly96 on 04/18/2026
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Photo submitted by HawksFan67 on 04/13/2026
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Photo submitted by u314159445278 on 03/26/2025
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Photo submitted by DavidPR55 on 02/01/2025
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Photo submitted by DavidPR55 on 02/01/2025
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Photo submitted by DavidPR55 on 02/01/2025
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Photo submitted by DavidPR55 on 02/01/2025
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Photo submitted by jorden17 on 06/16/2024
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Photo submitted by jorden17 on 06/16/2024
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Photo submitted by jorden17 on 06/16/2024
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wife and Granddaughter liked the course Photo submitted by firstech2 on 06/11/2024
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Photo submitted by salsamacho on 04/29/2023
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Photo submitted by GLopez007 on 01/18/2022
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Fairway Photo submitted by anmibou on 04/14/2021
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Tee off Photo submitted by anmibou on 04/14/2021
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Fairway Photo submitted by anmibou on 04/14/2021
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Lakes Photo submitted by anmibou on 04/14/2021
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Rain trees AWSOME! Photo submitted by recon68 on 10/05/2014
Golfing friendly
Course was a little dry so there were some sparse areas in the fairway. Greens were in great shape, staff was very friendly overall great time definitely would play again
No grass to play fairways.
Fairways are not playable. Little to no grass on most. Playing off dirt instead of grass on all except the par 3s. T boxes very poor. Greens in very good shape. Very difficult to hit the correct level. Lots of slope.
Big bunkers, huge bunkers , massive bunkers.
It’s a nice course. But it really needs a good watering. Maybe when the summer hits and we get more rain it will green it up. The greens were ok Bit bumpy. The fairways are basically pasture land with rock hard soil. It’s hard to find a course with real fairways. The bunkers are absolutely massive and everywhere. With its current condition I don’t believe it’s worth $35+ For 18 holes
No water on fairways
The fairways were terrible. Bone dry and brown. Greens not bad. Tee boxes weedy, bare and uncut. They say a lightning strike took out the pumps but it must have happened months ago. Too bad as I love the layout but won’t go back till conditions improve.
Getting worse
Nice greens, but the tee boxes and grass very thin. This use to be one of my favorite golf courses, what a change.
Needs a lot of TLC.
Deteriorating course
This course is a disaster. Tee boxes are nothing but Unmowed weeds and dirt. Fairways have little to no grass on them. Greens were average at best. Played this course several times a few years ago when it was pristine. Will not go back. Very overcharged for what it is.
Poor fairways and tee boxes.
The greens were good but they said they have no water for fairways and tee boxes. It must have been a long time. Fairways weedy and brown. Tee boxes the same and the weeds weren’t even mowed. Not a good look.
Have played the course few times over the years and love the open layout but won’t return till the rest of the course matches the greens.
Too bad.
A CHILLY DAY TO PLAY
First time to play this course..Interacted with two course employees at the check in, both were very friendly and helpful getting me started..Had balls on the driving range to use, no charge..Liked that!!! Fairways still need time for the grass to grow, afterall, it is the 1st day of Feb.
Greens need some serious work as they r being taken over by some week...some all it chick weed, some call it crows feet..Whatever it is, it has invaded many of the greens and is spreading quickly..Grounds keeper in Tenn said it can take a year to get rid of that weed..Enjoyed playing even tho the day was chilly and a bit windy...First time out in 3 months..I might try playing it one more time before heading back to the "frozen tundra" of Iowa...It was golf after all, and the cost was less than $30 for 18 holes and the cart.
Has seen better times.
Course conditions have slipped
Greens were slow. Fairways have cover but it isn't Bermuda
Mostly mowed weeds. Still a nice layout.
Needs some work
Had to use an expiring promo code and this was the only course I could find with a hot deal after 12:00 (to qualify). The course was in tough shape on tees and fairways, but greens were fine. The good news is we played in 3 hours!.Bottom line is it's a lower end public course that's outside the resort areas around Orlando. It's 18 holes of golf, so if that's all you require, it was fine, but we won't return.
Course in bad shape
Greens were decent. Other than that, tees and fairways were bad. Like hitting off bare ground .
Still very playable
Greens aren’t great but playable. Staff are awesome wish this place gets a solid investor and decides to pump some money into this course and saves it. Great layout with tons of potential. Will go back.
Deteriorating Conditions
Played here numerous times last winter, and always enjoyed playing here. However, was disappointed this time to see that the course was being sold at auction next month. As a Donald Ross designed golf course, love the layout, but conditions were poor. Didn’t see any maintenance at all on the golf course. The fairways were sparse, and greens were receptive, but bumpy. Hoping that this course can be sold to the right entity, and will be on the comeback trail.