Lakeside Golf Course
Plan your round at Lakeside Golf Course
Lakeside Golf Course is a city-run, 18-hole public course in Lexington, Kentucky, beside Jacobson Park. It is a long, open par 72 with large greens and a 651-yard par 5 listed as the longest in the state. The course opened in 1970 and plays up to about 7,000 yards.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 72
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Lakeside Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
360
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
405
yds ·Gold
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Hole 3
145
yds ·Gold
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Hole 4
395
yds ·Gold
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Hole 5
318
yds ·Gold
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Hole 6
145
yds ·Gold
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Hole 7
330
yds ·Gold
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Hole 8
368
yds ·Gold
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Hole 9
520
yds ·Gold
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Hole 10
348
yds ·Gold
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Hole 11
152
yds ·Gold
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Hole 12
480
yds ·Gold
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Hole 13
125
yds ·Gold
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Hole 14
322
yds ·Gold
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Hole 15
345
yds ·Gold
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Hole 16
425
yds ·Gold
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Hole 17
315
yds ·Gold
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Hole 18
330
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | — | 424 | 371 | 360 | 260 |
| 2 | 5 | — | 570 | 506 | 405 | 401 |
| 3 | 3 | — | 184 | 166 | 145 | 118 |
| 4 | 4 | — | 438 | 417 | 395 | 379 |
| 5 | 4 | — | 375 | 355 | 318 | 292 |
| 6 | 3 | — | 177 | 167 | 145 | 134 |
| 7 | 4 | — | 412 | 340 | 330 | 325 |
| 8 | 4 | — | 480 | 384 | 368 | 324 |
| 9 | 5 | — | 653 | 634 | 520 | 517 |
| Out | 36 | 3,713 | 3,340 | 2,986 | 2,750 | |
| 10 | 4 | — | 372 | 359 | 348 | 293 |
| 11 | 3 | — | 176 | 160 | 152 | 116 |
| 12 | 5 | — | 515 | 500 | 480 | 385 |
| 13 | 3 | — | 203 | 186 | 125 | 120 |
| 14 | 4 | — | 371 | 342 | 322 | 277 |
| 15 | 4 | — | 445 | 425 | 345 | 337 |
| 16 | 5 | — | 500 | 488 | 425 | 425 |
| 17 | 4 | — | 335 | 324 | 315 | 309 |
| 18 | 4 | — | 370 | 336 | 330 | 257 |
| In | 36 | 3,287 | 3,120 | 2,842 | 2,519 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,000 | 6,460 | 5,828 | 5,269 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.2 / 132 | 71.6 / 129 | 68.7 / 123 | 69.1 / 120 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book a tee time online, by phone or at the shop
- Expect to be paired with other players if you book alone
- Warm up on the driving range before your round
Carts & walking
Carts and pull carts are available to rent, and walking is allowed.
Practice facilities
A driving range with 20 practice tees is open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk, and the course has a putting green.
Rentals & pro shop
Rental clubs are available, and the pro shop sells merchandise.
Food & drink
A snack bar sells food and drinks.
Policies
Tee times can be booked by phone, in person or online. Because availability is limited, players booked at the same time are paired together. The course is open year-round except Christmas Day.
Quick answers
Lakeside Golf Course at a glance
Is Lakeside Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Lakeside Golf Course is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Lakeside Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Lakeside Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,269 to 7,000 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Lakeside Golf Course?
Yes. You can see Lakeside Golf Course hole by hole on its interactive 3D map: fly a hole free, then unlock the rest.
What are the cart and walking rules at Lakeside Golf Course?
Carts and pull carts are available to rent, and walking is allowed.
What practice facilities does Lakeside Golf Course have?
A driving range with 20 practice tees is open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk, and the course has a putting green.
What food and drink does Lakeside Golf Course have?
A snack bar sells food and drinks.
How do you book a tee time at Lakeside Golf Course?
Call the course at (859) 263-5315.
Where is Lakeside Golf Course?
Lakeside Golf Course is at 3725 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40509.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
3D course map
Lakeside Golf Course hole by hole, in 3D.
Fly down each hole on real 3D imagery: tilt, turn and zoom to see the landing areas, the hazards and the green before you play.
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