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4.2
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
94.4%
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87 out of 98 reviews
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4.5
4 Reviews (4)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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4 out of 4 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7000 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.2
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Lakeside Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Kentucky (2023 #19)

Reviews

4.2
98 Reviews (98)
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Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape

Fairways still in good shape
Greens in gray shape for this late in year
Best city course as far as conditions right now

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

GREAT CONDITION

in town visiting family and this course is always in great condition and friendly staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

good place to play golf

The weather was a little hot. It was good to play,.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf Course Review.

Great course and very open fairways. Overall 4 Star course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf Course.

Great course very challenging and forgiving at the same time. I’ve played here before and it’s just as good as the first time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 119
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Kentucky Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

New Day, New Way to Play

This is the first course my wife and I played a full 18 together about six years ago and it remains one of our favorites. However, since joining a nearby course we hadn't played it in over a year. And, a few things have changed.

It was always one of the longest (#9 was 520 from the whites). We learned, however, that as of last year all local municipal courses encourage patrons to "choose your tee based off the yardage you hit your typical drive - not by gender or age." So now there are six tee areas ranging from a carry of 275 (#6) to 175 (#3-gray) down to 125 (#1-white). Also, tee to green is now measured in units of 5 (ex., 365, 215, etc.). However, due to COVID-19 issues none of the areas were marked nor the yardage signs revised, so I got out my phone and used the 18Birdies course GPS.

Since my drives carry about 175 and total a little over 200 I decided to use the #3 or gray tee distances. In a lot of cases this moved me near the previously marked forward tees. I found this a more satisfying way to play since I could now make several greens in regulation, something I had frustratingly failed to accomplish on this course through the years.

The course itself was in excellent shape - the greens were firm, super fast and true, and the fairways had been freshly mowed. But because of the virus crisis there hadn't been time to prepare the bunkers so you were encouraged to lay out of them for the time being.

Lakeside is still one our favorites, and with the new local rules regarding tee placement they've made it even better. We are now looking forward to giving the other municipal courses a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Same problems, different day.

I live about 5 minutes from this course so it’s very convenient. However, I only play it a couple of times a year. Why? It has nothing to do with the layout, course conditions, or staff friendliness. Those categories are always on the plus side.
The main issue, as it always has been, is pace of play. Whether you are walking(which is what I did) or riding, the pace of play is always a factor. No matter how fast you get through the front nine, you always get jammed up on the back. I actually saw a group of 6 players with 6 carts playing today. Had a twosome in front of me and they wouldn’t wave me through. Could have gotten the round down in probably 45 minutes earlier if proper golf etiquette was observed.
Not the first time I’ve experienced this. Until they get a ranger out there or start to enforce pace of play, a 5 hours plus round is always in the bag!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Lakeside

Walked 18 at 4:15 pm. Busy but was able to finish by 7:30.

Have not played this in a long time. Very nice course for the $$$ and overall very good shape.

Some walkers went off after my tee time, so this can get busy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Too pricy

This course is more expensive than it probably should be. There are other courses in the area that are just as nice but way cheaper.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lakeside is a great Lexington Golf Course

I would like to thank Steve and all of the staff keeping this beautiful golf course in great condition for every round! If you have not played Lakeside Golf Course yet I would highly recommend! Thank you Steve and all of the staff at LSGC.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Very disappointed

I booked on Golfnow for 1 golfer and I arrived at the coarse to the staff telling me I have to play with 3 other random people. When I planned to play alone. No where on their website or on Golfnow website does it say you will be paired with 3 other singles if your playing alone. I don’t feel comfortable playing with 3 other people during this covid crisis. I’m very disappointed. And now I have to rely on the staff to refund me. The guy at the front desk was very rude about it. All I wanted to do was play by myself. It’s not what I paid for.

Friendliness Poor
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