Lake Presidential Golf Club
About
Lake Presidential Golf Club is one of Maryland's most popular public courses. It is a challenging championship layout that is player friendly enough to accommodate a wide range of skill levels. It stands out from run-of-the-mill municipal courses with exceptional conditions from the tees to the greens. The layout offers a diverse mix of holes that will have golfers using every club in their bag. There are some especially interesting par 3s that are visible but with enough hazards to make them a challenge. Houses border the front nine holes but they are absent on the back nine. The fairways on the last nine holes are densely lined with mature trees. The golf course finishes with an enjoyable par 5 that plays over a lake. It can be reached in two with a little skill and accuracy.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 7060 yards | 74.3 | 137 |
Blue | 72 | 6605 yards | 72.0 | 131 |
White | 72 | 6010 yards | 69.4 | 126 |
White (W) | 72 | 6010 yards | 73.5 | 137 |
Red | 72 | 4845 yards | 62.9 | 113 |
Red (W) | 72 | 4845 yards | 69.2 | 125 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 74.7/138 | 445 | 392 | 543 | 176 | 451 | 432 | 441 | 567 | 222 | 3669 | 423 | 378 | 158 | 588 | 423 | 448 | 208 | 351 | 512 | 3489 | 7158 |
Blue M: 72.5/131 | 414 | 365 | 511 | 140 | 428 | 410 | 415 | 549 | 190 | 3422 | 395 | 370 | 150 | 563 | 388 | 415 | 191 | 330 | 493 | 3295 | 6717 |
White M: 70.7/128 W: 76.6/147 | 376 | 317 | 476 | 126 | 410 | 400 | 405 | 540 | 165 | 3215 | 360 | 337 | 135 | 537 | 341 | 384 | 171 | 330 | 475 | 3070 | 6285 |
Silver M: 68.3/123 W: 73.5/142 | 353 | 317 | 446 | 105 | 401 | 372 | 376 | 525 | 145 | 3040 | 329 | 316 | 115 | 513 | 332 | 355 | 157 | 283 | 343 | 2743 | 5783 |
Bornt Orange M: 63.9/114 W: 69.7/122 | 283 | 263 | 402 | 95 | 307 | 295 | 332 | 447 | 122 | 2546 | 252 | 277 | 110 | 401 | 297 | 312 | 143 | 236 | 321 | 2349 | 4895 |
Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 5 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
Course Details
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Bar, GrillAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker RoomsAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2018 #5)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by OJ5lVvGagMcAIhKOsiGs on 06/06/2023
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Photo submitted by OJ5lVvGagMcAIhKOsiGs on 05/25/2023
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Photo submitted by Earl6682541 on 05/25/2023
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Photo submitted by Earl6682541 on 05/25/2023
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Photo submitted by DCobbs27 on 04/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163113091 on 09/15/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160400694 on 04/12/2022
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Photo submitted by Caps4Life on 04/04/2022
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18 tee Photo submitted by JethroTull69 on 05/31/2021
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Photo submitted by JethroTull69 on 05/31/2021
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Looking down the 18th fairway Photo submitted by Chase6086409 on 08/30/2020
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Photo submitted by Bradley3605592 on 07/14/2019
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Photo submitted by CoffyBlackz on 06/25/2019
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Photo submitted by CoffyBlackz on 06/25/2019
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Can be intimidating...l Photo submitted by Richard2188714 on 06/02/2018
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Photo submitted by airman86 on 09/23/2015
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18th Fairway Photo submitted by u000004793512 on 09/11/2013
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Photo submitted by Michael5933060 on 06/15/2013
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Photo submitted by Bkbutler on 01/21/2013
The Lake is coming back strong!!!!
I have been playing Lake Presidential for several years before the course conditions deteriorated and when the course conditions were at its worse, but I can tell you that ever since they brought in the new Superintendent I have been in awe of the resurgence of the course! The course is very close to the luster it had during the "glory days" of Lake Presidential. Nice roll on the fairways and the greens were fairly smooth.
The layout of LP is second to none and is consistently one of the most challenging and fair courses I have played thus far. I look forward to how amazing this course is going to look by the time the 2018 season rolls around. I thoroughly enjoyed my round.
Best course around BUT!
By far the best course around if the greens were smooth and faster. I understand they were punched two weeks ago but they should have healed enough to role better. Faster greens and better sand traps would make this an elite golf course.
5+hr rounds
Starter had 4 groups waiting to tee off and another on the tee. I dont know how they overbook/get so backed up but it seems to be the case every time. Terrible management.
Hello, u314161281512. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.
Hello, u104011278. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.
6 hour round
Course is nice for public golf but the pace of play is unbelievably slow. Not worth it.
Hello, Jgurock. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.
Fantastic
The grass is green and smooth. The pace was right. The staff was kind. The bathroom was clean. The snack car was circulating. Nothing to complain about! Plz keep up the good job!
If Only The Had a 19th
Top notch course all around! I don’t make it here as often as I’d like but even their antiquated shooting range is still very nice. While they don't have the modern tracer cameras that some other courses do, you're playing off real grass, which in my opinion is worth more than any of those other kitschy add ons.
Only big knock is their 19th hole has seemed to stop existing. Was told last time that it just opened (4pm Wednesday after I finished my round) only for the bartender to tell me they just closed. Super weird. That said there's an awesome bar a mile away that claims to be their 19th hole and I can see why, check out "Babes Boys Tavern". Seems sketch at first but the bartender was sure way happier to serve me a post round beer. All in all great course!
Definitely check it out!
Week day play
I always like the course layout. For some reason the back nine has a slower pase of play. But over all I enjoy playing there. This was my second time playing there.
It’s in Great Shape
Greens are repairing nicely after a recent aeration. The rest of the course is in great shape - another week and the greens will roll true. I had a great round!
Great Conditions
The course is in great shape - fairways and tee boxes are coming in nicely! Greens were aerated recently but are repairing nice - balls are still tracking rather straight right now a few more weeks and it will be rolling true! I enjoyed my round!
Poor conditions
I was not told only 9 holes were open and those greens were aerated no ranger to regulate the golfers starting on the first hole and the ones making the turn and replay ing the 9 holes
No ball washers no drinking water no cart girl
Not enjoyable
Hello, rogerv. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.
Great Value Course
The conditions can be up and down, but their down time is better than dog tracks imo. Their up times are immaculate. I always know I'm getting good value for the round if it's less than $70 lol
Challenging and long
This course looked so interesting on line. It lived up to its expectations. It will look even better as we get into spring. Worth the drive.
Fun, Challenging Course
This is a great design that will keep you on your toes regardless of the tee box you select. There is a lot of water, tree lined fairways, sand traps, and elevation changes to play around. The greens rolled well and the chipping areas were well groomed. The staff was friendly. I will return.
Amazing
The views alone were amazing. The course was a lot of fun with the layout being moderately difficult. Was definitely a great time for me and my wife who just rides and doesn't play. This course was definitely worth the money.
Worst pace of play I have ever seen
9 minute gaps between tee times on this course are a joke. Over 6 hours for a round supposed to tee off at 9am. Waiting on practically every shot throughout the day. It is such an easy fix but the management are more interested in the money grab than creating a positive golfing experience. That money obviously does not go into the course itself. Course has great bones, but poorly manicured throughout. Bunkers not maintained and greens and teeboxes not looked after either. Won't be back again.
Hello, u229204643. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lake Presidential Golf Club.
Thank you for the nice review and we so very much appreciate you recognizing how hard we are all working to restore this property to its "glory" as you suggest. Thank you for coming out to play and we look forward to having you here many more times in 2018!