The Lakes Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Palm Desert, CA with a par of 72. It offers 8 tee sets: black (6,693 yards, slope 129, rating 72.1), black/gold (6,464 yards, slope 126, rating 71.1), gold (6,277 yards, slope 124, rating 70.1), green (5,826 yards, slope 119, rating 68), silver (5,699 yards, slope 117, rating 67.4), red (silver/bronze) (5,284 yards, slope 112, rating 65.7), bronze (5,049 yards, slope 109, rating 64.4), tee it forward (3,877 yards, slope 97, rating 59.4). The hardest hole is #5, a par 4 playing 401 yards from the first tee.

The Lakes Country Club

Palm Desert, CA

blackS:129R:72.1
black/goldS:126R:71.1
goldS:124R:70.1
greenS:119R:68
silverS:117R:67.4
red (silver/bronze)S:112R:65.7
bronzeS:109R:64.4
tee it forwardS:97R:59.4

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 11
400400379360360341341244

A straightforward opening par 4 with a fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers guard the right side of the green, requiring accuracy on the approach shot to avoid trouble.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 5
2Par 5
HCP 7
540518518496496440440306

A long par 5 that demands two solid strokes to set up a manageable third shot. The hole's length and potential hazards reward strategic positioning rather than aggressive distance off the tee.

Hole 3 satellite
1001001502003PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 3
390360360335335335291216

The course's most difficult par 4, this hole presents a stout test with its moderate length and well-defined green complex. Precision is essential as the green's defenses will punish wayward approaches.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002504PAR 3
4Par 3
HCP 13
207189189169169149149122

A short par 3 that plays deceptively challenging despite its modest yardage. The elevated green and surrounding hazards demand an accurate tee shot to secure par.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 1
435401401362362301301240

The #1 handicap hole, this par 4 is the course's ultimate examination of ball-striking and course management. Length, hazards, and a demanding green complex combine to make this a significant challenge.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 5
6Par 5
HCP 9
531531507479479439439302

A mid-length par 5 offering birdie opportunities for those who navigate its hazards wisely. The hole's layout rewards strategic positioning over distance, with the green well-guarded.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002501001507PAR 3
7Par 3
HCP 17
1651651521321281289799

A short, quirky par 3 that plays much harder than the yardage suggests, with hazards and terrain creating unexpected complexity. Precision trumps distance on this deceptive one-shotter.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 4
8Par 4
HCP 5
425400400348348320320237

A strong par 4 of substantial length with hazards that demand respect on both the drive and approach. The hole's character and difficulty make it one of the back nine's standout tests.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 15
356356331331310310284214

A relatively short par 4 that provides some breathing room as the front nine winds down. The tight fairway and green complex still require solid execution to avoid bogey.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 5
10Par 5
HCP 14
522502502444444411411300

A back nine par 5 that begins the second loop with moderate length and playable conditions. Strategic positioning is key to setting up a reasonable approach to a well-protected green.

Hole 11 satellite
10010015020011PAR 4
11Par 4
HCP 4
376376359324324295295216

This par 4 ranks among the course's most challenging tests, with a tight fairway and demanding green that punish imprecision. The hole's difficulty lies in its unforgiving nature from tee to green.

Hole 12 satellite
10015010015020025012PAR 4
12Par 4
HCP 6
370347347330300235235237

A mid-length par 4 with a relatively generous fairway that narrows near the green. Hazards guarding the approach create tension on the second shot despite the modest overall yardage.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 3
13Par 3
HCP 16
1591361361201131136869

A diminutive par 3 where precision matters far more than power, with a small green surrounded by trouble. The hole's shortness belies a challenging test of accuracy and course management.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 18
350350324324286286232225

The easiest hole on the course, this short par 4 provides a scoring opportunity for those who keep the ball in play. The accessible fairway and green make this an ideal birdie chance.

Hole 15 satellite
10015015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 8
365365341341319292292220

A moderate par 4 that presents a balanced test with moderate length and manageable hazards. The hole offers a realistic chance at par or birdie with solid execution.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025016PAR 5
16Par 5
HCP 10
504504486466466466451300

A genuine par 5 opportunity where three shots to the green is an acceptable outcome, though two can be found with excellent play. The hole's length and layout reward strategic planning.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 4
17Par 4
HCP 2
438404404332332295295221

The second-most difficult par 4 on the course, this hole demands excellence from tee to green with its length and well-defended green. Its challenging nature makes it a fitting penultimate test.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 3
18Par 3
HCP 12
160160141133128128108109

The closing par 3 provides a dramatic finish to the round with a short, precise tee shot to a green surrounded by hazards. The hole's finishing role and character create a memorable conclusion.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par454345344365443445433672
HCP117313191751514461618810212
black400540390207435531165425356344952237637015935036550443816032446693
black/gold400518360189401531165400356332050237634713635036550440416031446464
gold379518360189401507152400331323750235934713632434148640414130406277
green360496335169362479132348331301244432433012032434146633213328145826
silver360496335169362479128348310298744432430011328631946633212827125699
red (silver/bronze)341440335149301439128320310276341129523511328629246629512825215284
bronze3414402911493014399732028426624112952356823229245129510823875049
tee it forward2443062161222403029923721419803002162376922522030022110918973877

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