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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 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lake Wales Country Club in January

Patchy fairways, T boxes chopped up, greens patchy mixed grass and dirt. Not horrible, but not great conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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 😃.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough is over grown but not impossible. Greens were in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

You get what you pay for

Don’t expect to play perfectly manicured fairways and greens for $25. It is exactly what you would expect for what you pay. I like the layout and play here when I want to get in 18 and not break the bank. They recently over-seeded so the fairways were super green. Would have been nice if they were mowed. At least this time around the rough was cut so you could find your ball if you missed the fairway by a foot. Tee boxes are always challenging. Got to search for a spot to set your ball that the grass isn’t taller then your tee. Would have been nice if they pulled the crab grass on the greens while they were closed. With the right management this could be a class A facility. Alas as it sits it’s a $25 course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor playing conditions

Unfortunately the course was in bad shape due to the recent storms

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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