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

blueS:131R:71.4
whiteS:127R:69.4
red/blackS:119R:67

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 1
424389328

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.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 4
2Par 4
HCP 15
382331290

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.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 11
383360316

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.

Hole 4 satellite
1001504PAR 3
4Par 3
HCP 9
171159129

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.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 5
5Par 5
HCP 7
502483442

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.

Hole 6 satellite
1001506PAR 3
6Par 3
HCP 3
218193165

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.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 5
7Par 5
HCP 5
509497456

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.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 4
8Par 4
HCP 17
351340317

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.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 13
366358318

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.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 2
421385342

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.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 5
11Par 5
HCP 6
500471424

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.

Hole 12 satellite
10015012PAR 3
12Par 3
HCP 18
144137127

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.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 5
13Par 5
HCP 4
515495455

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.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 14
321306287

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.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020010015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 8
381353315

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.

Hole 16 satellite
10015016PAR 3
16Par 3
HCP 12
190151127

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.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 4
17Par 4
HCP 16
356334292

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.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 4
18Par 4
HCP 10
390365318

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

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par444353544364535443443672
HCP115119735171326184148121610
blue424382383171502218509351366330642150014451532138119035639032186524
white389331360159483193497340358311038547113749530635315133436529976107
red/black328290316129442165456317318276134242412745528731512729231826875448

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