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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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Reviews 95
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Nice layout, but the Greens need attention

Very Plesent course, the elevation changes make it unique for central florida.The greens need attention bady before they loose them.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Try it while you can

The deal that you can get playing here right now is crazy cheap. The members are not happy it's open to public, and they made it perfectly clear when I played as a single and would not let me through when no one else was in front of them for 5 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Wale of Place

We couldn't wait to try this new GolfNow listing. i had heard good things about it and Lake Wales CC met my expectations. The course is right off of Highway 60 with easy access from north or south off of Highway 27. Hidden from the road by a large wall, once inside the property you see a lovely clubhouse with plenty of mature plantings and well maintained foliage. The pro shop attendant was cheerful and showed us to the practice area prior to our tee time. The Donald Ross 1926 design is a joy to play and challenging for any handicap. My playing partners could not figure out why we were always playing uphill and never really playing to a downhill green. The course is designed to flow very well with tee shots to wide softly sloped fairways and then to smallish greens that are typically set up for good drainage. There are 2 downhill par 3's.. The pristine layout is primarily without homes except on a few
holes, but no real estate intrusion. For this time of year where we have run into some bad greens, thinning faIrways and unkept conditions, LWCC was a pleasant change. My playing group is ready to call Lake Wales their home course. The ladies in the lovely restaurant where friendly. I am going to bring the wife for golf and dinner . That's saying something!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 259
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Florida Advisor
First Time Playing

Not quite pristine but this Donald Ross designed course is in great shape.

Old style Florida course designed by Donald Ross. Great lay out. Not quite pristine but in great shape. Very generous tee shot landing areas. Fairways well carpeted. Roughs just right, easy to spot balls in. Greens rolling true & fairly fast but not real plush. Battery powered carts w/ windshields & rain cover in back. Fun course. Will definitely play again. Glad they went public.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Greens

Well maintained fairways lead up to challenging greens. Pin placement was very tricking at times, which will have the most seasoned golfers pride a little bruised... Thanks for a great round !!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

Excellent staff and great course! It's user friendly in that most balls are playable but bring your short game

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

this course is in great shape

For this time of year and for the money you cannot beat this course for the shape that it is in.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lake Wales CC

Super friendly staff. Great greens and bunkers. Good and fair course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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