The Lakes Country Club
About The Lakes Country Club
The Lakes Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Palm Desert, California.. From the Black tees, the course plays to 6,693 yards with a par of 72. The Black tees carry a slope rating of 129 and a course rating of 72.1.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 142, The Lakes Country Club is one of the more challenging courses in California, playing harder than 81% of courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 14 tee sets ranging from 3,877 to 6,693 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
California offers year-round golf. Winter months (November through March) are peak season with comfortable temperatures and strong demand. Summer rounds often benefit from lower rates and faster pace.
Par
72
Length
6,693
Slope
129
Rating
72.1
Course Difficulty Analysis
142
This Course
132
CA Average
113
US Average
Based on 660 rated courses in California
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 129 | 72.1 | 400 | 540 | 390 | 207 | 435 | 531 | 165 | 425 | 356 | 3449 | 522 | 376 | 370 | 159 | 350 | 365 | 504 | 438 | 160 | 3244 | 6,693 |
Black/Gold | 126 | 71.1 | 400 | 518 | 360 | 189 | 401 | 531 | 165 | 400 | 356 | 3320 | 502 | 376 | 347 | 136 | 350 | 365 | 504 | 404 | 160 | 3144 | 6,464 |
Gold | 142 | 76.5 | 379 | 518 | 360 | 189 | 401 | 507 | 152 | 400 | 331 | 3237 | 502 | 359 | 347 | 136 | 324 | 341 | 486 | 404 | 141 | 3040 | 6,277 |
Gold | 124 | 70.1 | 379 | 518 | 360 | 189 | 401 | 507 | 152 | 400 | 331 | 3237 | 502 | 359 | 347 | 136 | 324 | 341 | 486 | 404 | 141 | 3040 | 6,277 |
Green | 138 | 74.1 | 360 | 496 | 335 | 169 | 362 | 479 | 132 | 348 | 331 | 3012 | 444 | 324 | 330 | 120 | 324 | 341 | 466 | 332 | 133 | 2814 | 5,826 |
Green | 119 | 68.0 | 360 | 496 | 335 | 169 | 362 | 479 | 132 | 348 | 331 | 3012 | 444 | 324 | 330 | 120 | 324 | 341 | 466 | 332 | 133 | 2814 | 5,826 |
Silver | 135 | 73.4 | 360 | 496 | 335 | 169 | 362 | 479 | 128 | 348 | 310 | 2987 | 444 | 324 | 300 | 113 | 286 | 319 | 466 | 332 | 128 | 2712 | 5,699 |
Silver | 117 | 67.4 | 360 | 496 | 335 | 169 | 362 | 479 | 128 | 348 | 310 | 2987 | 444 | 324 | 300 | 113 | 286 | 319 | 466 | 332 | 128 | 2712 | 5,699 |
Red (Silver/Bronze) | 130 | 71.0 | 341 | 440 | 335 | 149 | 301 | 439 | 128 | 320 | 310 | 2763 | 411 | 295 | 235 | 113 | 286 | 292 | 466 | 295 | 128 | 2521 | 5,284 |
Red (Silver/Bronze) | 112 | 65.7 | 341 | 440 | 335 | 149 | 301 | 439 | 128 | 320 | 310 | 2763 | 411 | 295 | 235 | 113 | 286 | 292 | 466 | 295 | 128 | 2521 | 5,284 |
Bronze | 126 | 69.7 | 341 | 440 | 291 | 149 | 301 | 439 | 97 | 320 | 284 | 2662 | 411 | 295 | 235 | 68 | 232 | 292 | 451 | 295 | 108 | 2387 | 5,049 |
Bronze | 109 | 64.4 | 341 | 440 | 291 | 149 | 301 | 439 | 97 | 320 | 284 | 2662 | 411 | 295 | 235 | 68 | 232 | 292 | 451 | 295 | 108 | 2387 | 5,049 |
Tee It Forward | 111 | 63.1 | 244 | 306 | 216 | 122 | 240 | 302 | 99 | 237 | 214 | 1980 | 300 | 216 | 237 | 69 | 225 | 220 | 300 | 221 | 109 | 1897 | 3,877 |
Tee It Forward | 97 | 59.4 | 244 | 306 | 216 | 122 | 240 | 302 | 99 | 237 | 214 | 1980 | 300 | 216 | 237 | 69 | 225 | 220 | 300 | 221 | 109 | 1897 | 3,877 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 11 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
The Lakes Country Club offers 14 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 6,693 | 129 | 72.1 | 5-15 |
Black/Gold | 6,464 | 126 | 71.1 | 5-15 |
Gold | 6,277 | 142 | 76.5 | 5-15 |
Gold | 6,277 | 124 | 70.1 | 5-15 |
Green | 5,826 | 138 | 74.1 | 12-22 |
Green | 5,826 | 119 | 68.0 | 12-22 |
Silver | 5,699 | 135 | 73.4 | 20-30 |
Silver | 5,699 | 117 | 67.4 | 20-30 |
Red (Silver/Bronze) | 5,284 | 130 | 71.0 | 20-30 |
Red (Silver/Bronze) | 5,284 | 112 | 65.7 | 20-30 |
Bronze | 5,049 | 126 | 69.7 | 20-30 |
Bronze | 5,049 | 109 | 64.4 | 20-30 |
Tee It Forward | 3,877 | 111 | 63.1 | 25+ |
Tee It Forward | 3,877 | 97 | 59.4 | 25+ |
Amenities at The Lakes Country Club
The Lakes Country Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for The Lakes Country Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lakes Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
The Lakes Country Club is a public golf course located in Palm Desert, CA. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does The Lakes Country Club have?expand_more
The Lakes Country Club is a 18-hole golf course.
What is the yardage at The Lakes Country Club?expand_more
From the Black tees, The Lakes Country Club plays to 6,693 yards (par 72). The course offers 14 tee sets ranging from 3,877 to 6,693 yards.
What is the slope rating at The Lakes Country Club?expand_more
The Black tees at The Lakes Country Club have a slope rating of 129 and a course rating of 72.1. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is above average difficulty.
Can you walk The Lakes Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at The Lakes Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at The Lakes Country Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at The Lakes Country Club. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does The Lakes Country Club offer?expand_more
The Lakes Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is The Lakes Country Club located?expand_more
The Lakes Country Club is located in Palm Desert, CA.
What is the difficulty level at The Lakes Country Club?expand_more
The Lakes Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 142. It plays harder than 81% of golf courses in California. The average slope rating in California is 132. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at The Lakes Country Club?expand_more
The Lakes Country Club offers 14 tee sets. Black tees (6,693 yards, slope 129) are recommended for mid-low handicap golfers. Tee It Forward tees (3,877 yards, slope 97) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at The Lakes Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at The Lakes Country Club should play the Tee It Forward tees, which play 3,877 yards with a slope of 97. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at The Lakes Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Silver tees (slope 117, rating 67.4) at The Lakes Country Club would have a course handicap of 11 and an expected score of approximately 83. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at The Lakes Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at The Lakes Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.