The Lake Course
Water, hills, and a bit of a chess match.
Some courses are built for mindlessly blasting it off the tee. The Lake Course isn’t one of them. It’s a bit more clever than that.
Water meets the Valley.
Where Every Swing Has a View
Lowlands, high stakes, and the winding Black Creek.
Spread across the lowest, most dramatic contours of the property, this layout is a captivating game of contrasts. It begins with a breathtaking, picturesque opening tee shot that looks out over the vast expanse of Vernon Valley, before plunging you into a journey that winds directly along the edges of Black Creek. Moving from the highest peaks down into the water-rich lowlands, the course rewards clever management and precise, creative shot-making over pure muscle.
The Lake Course
Designed for golfers who love a chess match as much as a perfect drive, the Lake Course balances serene waterscapes with dynamic, shifting topography.
Course Features
- Greens: Pristine, tournament-ready Bent Grass
- Bunkers: 21 artfully carved sand traps
- Water Hazards: 6 distinct holes defined by strategic water play
- The Defining Feature: A dramatic, continuous elevation change stretching from the first tee down to the final green
Course Specs by Tee
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The Layout: Hole-by-Hole
The Valley Overlook
Start your round on a high note. This opening par 5 offers a sprawling, panoramic vista of Vernon Valley from the tee. The fairway sweeps downward, inviting a bold drive, though a strategically placed bunker on the left demands precision.
The Creek’s Path
As you descend into the valley, Black Creek is only a distant thought, sitting safely to the right of the tee box. Don't let the lack of water fool you, though, this remains a highly difficult hole. You will need a precise tee shot and a sharp approach to navigate the lone right-side bunker and conquer this challenging layout.
The Crescent Bend
A sweeping hole that hugs a massive, swampy marshland along the right side. While the swamp is almost always out of play, precision remains key—favor the left fairway to secure a clean angle into the green and keep your scorecard clean.
The Quiet Drop
A short, secluded par 3 tucked at the easternmost point of the property. With water hugging the entire left side, it’s a pure test of nerve and club selection, with shifting valley winds adding to the challenge.
The Peninsula Route
Running along the southern boundary, this straight par 4 is flanked by water on both sides. A pure, straight drive is essential before attacking the green, which lies entirely open in the front.
The Island Spine
A stunning hole that offers a unique test off the tee. With water hugging the left side early on and a swampy marshland running up the right, success depends on disciplined placement and a controlled approach to the green.
The Double Down
Heading back toward the northern ridges, this hole features a fairway divided by tactical bunkers. Avoid the sand off the tee to earn a clear, inviting shot into a receptive green.
The Guarded Gem
A par 3 that demands total respect. While it features no water hazards, it remains a stiff test with a wide green heavily fortified by bunkers on both the front and back edges.
The Final Ascent
A spectacular finishing hole that climbs back up the property’s dramatic elevation. Two powerful, accurate shots are required to reach a green nestled into the hillside — a rewarding end to a tactical round.
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