Lake Padden Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Bellingham, WA with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: blue (6,524 yards, slope 131, rating 71.4), white (6,107 yards, slope 127, rating 69.4), red/black (5,448 yards, slope 119, rating 67). The hardest hole is #1, a par 4 playing 424 yards from the first tee.
Lake Padden Golf Course
Bellingham, WA
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The opening hole is a demanding par 4 that plays as the #1 handicap and introduces the course with length and precision requirements. Water hazards and strategic bunkering near the green demand accuracy on the approach shot.

A relatively forgiving par 4 with a wide fairway that offers players a good chance to settle into their round. The approach to the green is the critical shot, with hazards positioned to catch errant attempts.

This par 4 presents a moderate test with a fairway that provides adequate width for most tee shots. Greenside bunkers and water create the primary challenge on approach.

A short par 3 that plays deceptively difficult as the #9 handicap hole, requiring precision over distance. The green is well-guarded, with little margin for error on this one-shot hole.

A reachable par 5 with a relatively open fairway that allows aggressive players to set up scoring opportunities. Strategic placement off the tee is key to positioning for the approach to a green protected by hazards.

The most challenging par 3 on the course, this hole demands a quality mid-range approach shot to find the green. Water and bunkers create a formidable defense around the putting surface.

A lengthy par 5 that rewards solid ballstriking with opportunities for birdie, though length remains the primary defense. The fairway layout and strategic hazard placement require thoughtful shot selection throughout the hole.

This generous par 4 is one of the course's more accessible holes, with a wide fairway providing confidence off the tee. Minimal hazards make it a good opportunity for scoring.

A mid-length par 4 with a straightforward design that allows for a smooth rhythm to the back nine. Fairway width and green accessibility make this a fair test without excessive difficulty.

The back nine's second-hardest hole, this par 4 demands power and accuracy from the outset. Strategic hazards and a tight approach zone require precise execution on both shots.

A well-balanced par 5 with a fairway that opens opportunities for aggressive players to reach scoring position in two. Hazards are positioned to penalize poor positioning rather than distance alone.

The easiest hole on the course, this short par 3 provides a confidence-building breather with minimal hazard complexity. A straightforward tee shot to a receptive green makes this a likely birdie opportunity.

The fourth-most difficult hole, this par 5 combines length with strategic hazard placement that demands careful route selection. Water and bunkers require thoughtful club selection and positioning throughout the hole.

A relatively short par 4 that offers scoring potential despite its moderate difficulty ranking. The key is positioning the approach shot to avoid greenside hazards and bunkers.

This mid-range par 4 presents a balanced test with strategic elements that reward controlled ballstriking. Hazards are positioned to challenge loose play without punishing reasonable shots.

A short-to-medium par 3 with moderate difficulty that requires a clean tee shot to the green. Greenside bunkers and water hazards demand precision from the tee.

A manageable par 4 near the finish that provides a reprieve before the closing hole, with a fairway that rewards solid tee shots. Strategic hazards position the challenge on the approach rather than off the tee.

The closing par 4 combines moderate length with finishing-hole character, testing composure down the stretch. The green complex and approach zone require a quality finishing shot to cap the round.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | |||
| blue | 424 | 382 | 383 | 171 | 502 | 218 | 509 | 351 | 366 | 3306 | 421 | 500 | 144 | 515 | 321 | 381 | 190 | 356 | 390 | 3218 | 6524 |
| white | 389 | 331 | 360 | 159 | 483 | 193 | 497 | 340 | 358 | 3110 | 385 | 471 | 137 | 495 | 306 | 353 | 151 | 334 | 365 | 2997 | 6107 |
| red/black | 328 | 290 | 316 | 129 | 442 | 165 | 456 | 317 | 318 | 2761 | 342 | 424 | 127 | 455 | 287 | 315 | 127 | 292 | 318 | 2687 | 5448 |