Lake Bess Country Club
Plan your round at Lake Bess Country Club
Lake Bess Country Club is a 9-hole public course at 218 Golf Aire Blvd. in Winter Haven, Florida, described by the club as the only 9-hole public course in town. It plays to par 35 and 2,228 yards from the back (blue) tees, with a mix of short par 4s, a par 5 and several par 3s, and a driving range on site.
- Public
- 9 holes
- Par 35
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Lake Bess Country Club hole by hole
Hole 1
238
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
352
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
165
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
205
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
228
yds ·White
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Hole 6
202
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
116
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
258
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
316
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 259 | 238 | 228 |
| 2 | 5 | 6 | 401 | 352 | 321 |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 181 | 165 | 125 |
| 4 | 4 | 9 | 215 | 205 | 197 |
| 5 | 4 | 8 | 238 | 228 | 206 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 222 | 202 | 182 |
| 7 | 3 | 7 | 124 | 116 | 107 |
| 8 | 4 | 2 | 266 | 258 | 188 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 322 | 316 | 305 |
| Total | 35 | 2,228 | 2,080 | 1,859 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear a collared shirt and soft spikes.
- Keep carts on paths and 30 feet from greens.
- Houses border the course, so keep the ball in play.
- Know the drop areas on holes 7 and 8.
- Book tee times online through the club's booking page.
- Fix divots, repair ball marks and rake bunkers.
Dress code
Collared shirts and soft spikes are required.
Carts & walking
Use cart paths where provided and keep carts 30 feet from greens.
Practice facilities
There is a driving range, with small, medium and large buckets available, plus putting and chipping greens.
Rentals & pro shop
Rental club sets are available, and there is a pro shop on site.
Pace of play
The scorecard asks for proper pace of play, so keep up with the group ahead.
Policies
Free drops (two club lengths) are allowed from all fences, mulched areas and flower beds. Relief from residential lawns is out of bounds with a penalty. There are drop areas on holes 7 and 8. Players are liable for damage caused by errant balls leaving the course. The club runs PGA Jr. League programs and leagues for adults.
Quick answers
Lake Bess Country Club at a glance
Is Lake Bess Country Club open to the public?
Yes. Lake Bess Country Club is a public course.
How many holes does Lake Bess Country Club have, and what's the par?
Lake Bess Country Club has 9 holes and plays to a par of 35, from 1,859 to 2,228 yards depending on the tees.
What's the dress code at Lake Bess Country Club?
Collared shirts and soft spikes are required.
What are the cart and walking rules at Lake Bess Country Club?
Use cart paths where provided and keep carts 30 feet from greens.
What practice facilities does Lake Bess Country Club have?
There is a driving range, with small, medium and large buckets available, plus putting and chipping greens.
What's the pace of play at Lake Bess Country Club?
The scorecard asks for proper pace of play, so keep up with the group ahead.
How do you book a tee time at Lake Bess Country Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call 863-326-9171.
Where is Lake Bess Country Club?
Lake Bess Country Club is at 218 Golf Aire Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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