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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
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4 Stars
10
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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
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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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 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Playing again

As usual a good value for your money greens a little sparse in places but very playable, I will be back!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for the money

Good course for the money that is good for golfers of all levels

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

not overly challanging but good

some fairways getting thin but overall good . greens
in very good condition, and they treat you well here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice place to go

Undulating greens , elevation changes, bunkers, water forced carries. Bring your full bag of shots.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dietrich

Course was in reasonable condition for April. Staff was great. Clubhouse was beautiful.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

challenging Greens

Course was in great shape. the Symetra Tour played here a few days ago, I guess that's why the greens were super fast.
not at all challenging off the tee but the greens are very difficult.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

must play

Greens were perfect! love this course great mix of holes. if you get the chance you should play LWCC.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 120
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course has many very large sand bunkers

The course has a nice variety of holes , all greens are protected by large bunkers , the greens were fast but not in the best condition . The fairways and greens could have used some more overseeding .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Old style golf course

On a golfing holiday from Scotland - Member of party is originally form Wales so went here as a Novelty. Extremely glad we did. Great value for money
From club shop staff to people practicing on range - we were made to feel very welcome and appreciated.
The course is fairly easy too play for golfers of all levels and the greens were running well.
Would happily go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

BunkersBunkers

Check in was a breeze....pro shop staff and starter very accommodating.Tee boxes and parts of fairways lacked grass growth.Greens were excellent but your approach shots had to be accurate as most greens were protected short/long left and right with deep bunkers..Greens rolled nicely but I tended to overread the breaks.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fast Greens

Basically wide open, fairways are OK, rough is dormant and not much grass. Price makes it attractive but it is a long drive from Orlando area. Probably would not go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Member for a day? Not a chance!

Booked here to audition LWCC for possible membership after letting ours lapse at Lake Ashton. First words we heard after greeting were "since you're here on a Golf Now tee time, you are not allowed to use the range." So they'll sell you golf and a cart, but if you want to warm up before the round, do it somewhere else. So much for treating you like an honored guest.

No overseeding for the course. Greens are almost ridiculously fast as the grass is dormant. This is fine for the fairways and rough, but they ought to consider overseeding the tees and greens for their busy season. It was a nice layout that at one time must have been a real gem. Same with the facilities that were obviously once very nice, but now show years of neglect. The bar closes at 5:00.

I would say for the money, there are many better choices.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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