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 |
| 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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Reviewer Photos
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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
On the upside
So all fairways were reseeded and now cut to fairway height. Greens roll good but there r bare spots which r understandable for how much work it takes to have perfect greens. Fun track tests ur skill at all tboxes. Very eye appealing to. Give it a shot
Fairways were in great shape, the greens need some TLC comparing to last season… love the design and atmosphere!
Fun course
A fun course to play. Course was in good condition. Play was fairly slow but still enjoyed the round. Greens and fairways were in better shape than the last time here.
Simple design, quick pace
Deserted country club makes for fast play. Yes...lack of funds is evident with grass conditions...but hey, the low price and 3 hour round makes it a great value.
This course needs a LOT of work.
There is very little to say good about this course. It could be a very nice course as the layout is interesting. The majority of the greens are in poor shape. Lots of dead spots. Most of the fairways lack adequate grass. And many of the tee boxes should be called divot boxes. If a reasonable amount of money was spent on the course it could be brought back to good shape.
Just great
It’s hard to believe how much work they’ve done on this course from a couple months ago when I gave it the worst review ever keep up the good work guys the place has so much potential
Lake Wales Country Club in January
Patchy fairways, T boxes chopped up, greens patchy mixed grass and dirt. Not horrible, but not great conditions.
Great Value / Quick Pace
This course is a great value for the price. You can usually get a round with a cart for ~$20-$30. The upkeep is okay, not great, but the course is in good shape for the price point. The design and layout are fun and challenging — which puts this course above average compared to those in its vicinity and value range. The staff and other folders are always kind, helpful, and pleasant. I’ve played this course a ton of firms and will continue to include it in my rotation because of the reasons I mentioned above. Check it out and support a local biz ran by people with good values 😃.
Condition of Course
This place should be removed from this platform immediately! The course was unplayable, with no grass and all weeds. When I hit my driver in the middle of the fairway, I could not find it. There was no grass, all weeds and incredibly soft dirt!
Condition
Over seeded. Grass on tee box 4 inches long. Fairways needed mowed. Greens were ok, some bare spots. The price was right 31 dollars.
Extremely rennovated
I played this course in the summertime. In my mind, at that time, this course was on its way to closing. The conditions were awful. No clubhouse available. Etc. I played the course this week and it was AMAZING. The course was overseeded and grew out wonderfully. The fairways are green and full and soft. The greens are slick AJ’s in great condition. This course has been rejuvenated and could contend with my favorite course in the area if these conditions become a norm.
Fairways were overseeded and not cut so the grass was very high. It was like playing in a rough all the time. It will probably be fine after they cut the grass.
Tee boxes need improving.
Great day!
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon at Lake Wales. The course is well laid out. The greens are challenging (many are raised, most have significant undulation). Certainly, conditions could be better, but when you keep in mind the rates - this course is a great deal!
LWCC UPTICK!
Open, straight and manageable fairways! Straightforward golfing for beginner and intermediate golfers. Scratch players may find it boring! Shop staff were very helpful! Restaurant staff was incredibly cordial and good food at a reasonable price!