Lakewood National Golf Club - Piper Course

Since the course has only been open a few weeks there aren’t any real bathrooms on the course only portapotties. Pace was fairly slow but the a**hole member in our group hit a few balls into the group in front of us. That upset them off and made them play slower. But the course was very long even from the middle tees.

Piper is the second course in the Lakewood National property area. It has the Arnold Palmer design trademarks (short par 4s), but has really embraced the two distinct features. First, drastic undulating fairways. Second, much narrower approaches to smaller greens. Overall, the course is in great shape for a course opening in the fall. The rough is is fair and in good shape. Some of the signature holes are a massive par 5 number 2, a picturesque short downhill par 3 at #4 with sand bunkers everywhere. Number 7 is a dog leg right with strategic bunkers in the fairway and a tiny green that is a risk takers dream. Number 10 par 5 is an amazingly sloping fairway that sends you to the right side and makes you play along the water that follows you along the hole. You then arrive at a very small green that is less than 10 yards wide with sloping sides. Numbers 16-18 are just beautiful with conservation areas guarding the left sides with water to give you fits if you go to far right. Overall, a Palmer masterpiece that now makes the Lakewood National community a destination resort. I highly recommend playing both courses as they are professional quality. The web.com tour has recognized the initial Commander layout as a regular stop and it may not be long for Piper to join in the national recognition.