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3.2
588 Reviews (588)
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
132
2 Stars
79
1 Stars
48
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.9
67.0%
Recommend this course
420 out of 588 reviews
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3.5
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 30 reviews
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3.4
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
27 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise for its fun and challenging design that stands out in its value range. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make rounds here a pleasant experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7072 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.5

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1926)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

3.2
588 Reviews (588)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
19th Hole Specials 6
Dinner 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 25
Undulating Greens 23
Elevation Changes 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Seniors 22
Advanced Golfers 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 19
Convenient to the City 16
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lake Wales CC

This was the second time for me at Lake Wales CC. I enjoy the course and think all levels of players will too.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Beautiful Ross course

It was a cloudy morning with rain in the forecast, so I took the opportunity to tee off 1/2 hour earlier than my time. Because of the threatening weather, there were few golfers. Playing alone, I played through a two some and a threesome and finished in under two hours, the last three holes with a moderate rain. The course condition was better than the two other courses I had played the two days before. This 1926 course was well worth the money. I'd like to play it again in fairer weather and not such a rush.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Layout

Nice but pace of play was slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great layout. fun to play..

THIS expieriance was great .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Great pace

We were the only ones out there because it was very cold and windy. We were dressed warmly, and had a nice time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wide fairways

We enjoyed our round of golf at this course with its nice practice area and wide fairways. We especially enjoyed playing with "bob" who was a very good golfer yet a lot of fun. He also had booked on golfnow.com

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not in Good Condition!

I was looking forward to playing this course based on the description and reviews. The fairways are mostly flat and have a lot of roll due to the lack of quality turf. The greens were in poor condition although some were fast and ran true apparently for the college qualifying round later that afternoon. One of the par 5's on the back had about 1/3 of the green under repair. The "well bunkered" greens had about a half inch of sand over dirt and appeared to be groomed by machines as the balls almost always ended up rolling to the middle. The course needs work.

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

Great features of Lake Whales County Club

Our experience started with the frindly staff, a nice driving range and putting green. The fairways was in good shape and the greens in excellent shape, faster than other nearby courses. We had a good lunch in the club house after the round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Staff

The wecolcome was great, the corse is very good. The problem we had we were a 2 ball following a 3 ball they had no one in front of them we waited on every shot. Anyone who knows anything about golf etiquette you let people though, they did not have clue.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Very Playable Course

While this former private country club has been around a few years, the course is a nice layout and is playable for the average golfer. The staff was great and the course provided a nice afternoon of golf. I would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Old School Experience

True Greens, wide fairways & limited water. Forgiving course but challenges shot makers with multiple large traps at landing zones & around elevated greens. Really enjoyed the round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

very good course

nice course overall, conditions good. Lots of bunkers. We were a 2-some playing behind 4 members who played slow - there was an open hole in front of them from the 3rd hole to the end and they did not let us play thru. We took a 15 minute break at the turn for lunch and caught them on hole 12. They took a break on hole 14 and still did not let us play thru. No rangers either. Too bad the members are not courteous to others.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

great course, if not for golf now we would not be able to play such a fine course, greens are perfect, fairways have lush grass, play is a little slow because it is so busy,good people to deal with

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

The staff and members were probably the friendilest and informative of any course I've played at. The course itself is rounding into good shape even though the greens were a little slow, but otherwise fun to play. We played in three and one half hours and enjoyed the refreshments from more friendly staff in the clubhouse afterwards. Overall a great experience at a reasonable price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

love this course

Great course, good layout. Some tricky greens.
Didn't much like clubhouse but staff were very friendly

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course to play

First time playing this course and I walked away pretty happy. The course was in very good shape. There were a couple of greens that needed some work, but it did look like they were trying to get them back in great shape. Staff was excellent. I did not eat at the course but they do have a full restaurant and bar available. The course fairways are forgiving, but if you stray towards the green, there is an excellent chance you will be in the sand. Overall though very happy, will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gentle course

Staff were brilliant, very friendly and helpful. The course was very open and straightforward. Shame some of the greens had been seeded. We enjoyed the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pleasure to playo

Staff friendly enjoyable day would recommend course good value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderfull day

We booked a deal through GolfNow! Super deal. Great course very friendly, almost no hazards. Caddiemaster very friendly and extremely helpfull. Thans for lending us towels. Deal included cart, drivingrange balls, ice and water. Love to play here again some time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the ride

Travelled 50 miles to play. Well worth the $$ and the travel time involved from Clermont.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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