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 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
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.
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
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.
love this course
Great course, good layout. Some tricky greens.
Didn't much like clubhouse but staff were very friendly
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.
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.
Pleasure to playo
Staff friendly enjoyable day would recommend course good value
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.
Worth the ride
Travelled 50 miles to play. Well worth the $$ and the travel time involved from Clermont.
Millionaires golf
My first time playing this course, a couple of greens needed some TLC but apart from that it was in generally good condition, I virtually had the course to myself as members tend to play in the morning and my tee time was afternoon, the staff couldn't have been more helpful, and the food was also good so all in all a good day and value for money, would play it again.
Private club open to public
A very good layout that fits any personal skill level. Few greens had some spotty poor areas on them but all putted true. Would play this again when back in town since club went semi-private.
Fast play on a Sunday afternoon
great course. Lots of sand. Ice water cups lids and straws abailable throughout the course. Beautiful landscape and old trees. Played 18 holes in 2.5 hours. Wonderful.
Playing again
As usual a good value for your money greens a little sparse in places but very playable, I will be back!
Great course for all levels
Course is wide open so grip it and rip it with no fear.
Unfortunately the greens are suffering right now. There were many bare spots and not showing signs of any TLC. I hope they turn it around. Great course to play.
FRIDAY OUTING
THE STAFF WAS VERY NICE . THE COURSE WAS IN GREAT CONDITION,GREEN WAS PRETTY FAST AND NICE. WEATHER WAS HOT BUT THATS WHY WE LIVE
HERE. GREAT COURSE
A nice Sunday
Played on 5/31/2015, at 10:30 am, not crowded, caught up to the threesome on the back nine, but they let us play though. Greens were in great shape, course is getting dry, normal for this time of year. Will play 2 or 3 more times this summer & fall.
Good course for the money
Good course for the money that is good for golfers of all levels
Needs TLC
Greens were excellent in areas where there were no bare spots. Tee boxes and fairways had many bare spots. Course was fun to play, not hard but needs some care.
Lake Wales GC
Eight of us played this course for the first time and all of us found it to be very ordinary. The staff were very helpful and most of the greens were in good nick but many of the fairways were a bit tatty. We ate in the clubhouse after our round and we found the burgers and dogs were tasty.
Paul Dunn, Manchester, England
not overly challanging but good
some fairways getting thin but overall good . greens
in very good condition, and they treat you well here.