Schalamar Creek Golf Club
Plan your round at Schalamar Creek Golf Club
Schalamar Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course designed by Ron Garl, set inside the Schalamar Creek 55+ community in Lakeland next to Saddle Creek Park. The front nine plays through tight, tree-lined fairways, water comes into play on several holes (the par-3 13th is surrounded by it), and the 9th and 18th share a double green. It plays 6,182 yards from the Black tees (70.3 rating, 129 slope). Membership and tee times are open to residents and the general public.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Ron Garl
Course strategy
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Schalamar Creek Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
272
yds ·White
Favor the left side of the fairway so the trees on the right stay out of play on your second shot. The club's pro suggests a tee shot left of the 100-yard marker and a wedge in.
Hole 2
435
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
281
yds ·White
Avoid the left side, where trees and a bunker make the approach to the green very difficult. Favor the right side and lay up to the 100-yard marker.
Hole 4
108
yds ·White
A short par 3 and one of two good birdie chances. Watch the wind when choosing the short iron.
Hole 5
384
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
156
yds ·White
A par 3 with a two-tiered green, so club selection matters. If in doubt, take one extra club.
Hole 7
284
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
252
yds ·White
Stay off the left side, where the fairway slopes into a hazard and bunker, but don't go too far right either. Finding the fairway is the key to a par.
Hole 9
281
yds ·White
The 9th shares a double green with the 18th, so confirm which hole you are putting on.
Hole 10
277
yds ·White
A tight opening tee shot on the back nine, with out of bounds right and water left. Favor the right side, though the fairway slopes toward the water on the left.
Hole 11
330
yds ·White
Favor the left side off the tee to stay away from water on the right. The approach must carry onto a green that slopes back to front.
Hole 12
457
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
95
yds ·White
The second short par 3 is another birdie chance if you avoid the water surrounding the green. Wind affects club selection.
Hole 14
322
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
187
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
452
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
281
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
337
yds ·White
Shares a double green with the 9th, so check your target on the approach.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Green | Yellow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 8 | 348 | 297 | 272 | 227 | 184 |
| 2 | 5 | 2 | 519 | 447 | 435 | 397 | 367 |
| 3 | 4 | 10 | 323 | 300 | 281 | 238 | 228 |
| 4 | 3 | 16 | 127 | 119 | 108 | 99 | 90 |
| 5 | 5 | 14 | 451 | 426 | 384 | 374 | 341 |
| 6 | 3 | 12 | 180 | 170 | 156 | 145 | 122 |
| 7 | 4 | 4 | 314 | 294 | 284 | 252 | 226 |
| 8 | 4 | 18 | 327 | 269 | 252 | 218 | 183 |
| 9 | 4 | 6 | 339 | 295 | 281 | 244 | 208 |
| Out | 36 | 2,928 | 2,617 | 2,453 | 2,194 | 1,949 | |
| 10 | 4 | 9 | 400 | 316 | 277 | 242 | 195 |
| 11 | 4 | 3 | 389 | 345 | 330 | 307 | 258 |
| 12 | 5 | 7 | 512 | 469 | 457 | 428 | 387 |
| 13 | 3 | 17 | 125 | 114 | 95 | 82 | 69 |
| 14 | 4 | 5 | 372 | 336 | 322 | 284 | 254 |
| 15 | 3 | 13 | 224 | 208 | 187 | 151 | 140 |
| 16 | 5 | 11 | 500 | 481 | 452 | 401 | 365 |
| 17 | 4 | 15 | 323 | 307 | 281 | 260 | 216 |
| 18 | 4 | 1 | 409 | 381 | 337 | 297 | 259 |
| In | 36 | 3,254 | 2,957 | 2,738 | 2,452 | 2,143 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,182 | 5,574 | 5,191 | 4,646 | 4,092 | |
| Rating / Slope | 70.3 / 129 | 67.9 / 118 | 66.0 / 115 | 63.3 / 108 | 63.9 / 109 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 70.3 / 128 | 67.9 / 113 | — | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book through the course's online tee-time page or call the golf shop at (863) 665-0185.
- Green fee includes a cart.
- Proper dress is required; collared shirt, no denim or tank tops.
- All par 3s are cart path only; keep carts on the paths around tees and greens.
- No outside coolers; alcohol must be bought from Schalamar Creek.
- Sprinkler-head yardage markers measure to the center of the green.
- Repair ball marks, fill divots and rake bunkers.
- The 9th and 18th share a double green, so check your target.
Arrival & check-in
Golf membership sign-ups and the full-service golf shop are handled in the pro shop. Call the golf shop at (863) 665-0185 with questions before you come.
Dress code
The scorecard says proper golf attire is required at all times. Check with the shop for specifics.
Carts & walking
Green fees include a cart. Keep carts on the paths around all tees and greens, and all par 3s are cart path only.
Practice facilities
An aqua driving range is available for warming up. A PGA teaching professional is on staff.
Food & drink
The Caddy Shack restaurant and pub offers full-service dining, and there is poolside dining in the community. The scorecard notes that all alcoholic beverages must be purchased from Schalamar Creek, and outside coolers are not allowed on the course.
Policies
The course is open to the public as well as residents, even though it sits inside a 55+ community. Public and resident rates differ and vary by weekday, weekend and time of day, with a lower 9-hole rate after 7:00 am. USGA Rules govern all play, and yardage markers on the sprinkler heads show the distance to the center of the green. Rates may change without notice.
Quick answers
Schalamar Creek Golf Club at a glance
Is Schalamar Creek Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Schalamar Creek Golf Club is a public course.
How many holes does Schalamar Creek Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Schalamar Creek Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,092 to 6,182 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Schalamar Creek Golf Club?
Yes. This guide covers Schalamar Creek Golf Club hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Schalamar Creek Golf Club?
Schalamar Creek Golf Club was designed by Ron Garl.
What's the dress code at Schalamar Creek Golf Club?
The scorecard says proper golf attire is required at all times. Check with the shop for specifics.
What are the cart and walking rules at Schalamar Creek Golf Club?
Green fees include a cart. Keep carts on the paths around all tees and greens, and all par 3s are cart path only.
What practice facilities does Schalamar Creek Golf Club have?
An aqua driving range is available for warming up. A PGA teaching professional is on staff.
What food and drink does Schalamar Creek Golf Club have?
The Caddy Shack restaurant and pub offers full-service dining, and there is poolside dining in the community. The scorecard notes that all alcoholic beverages must be purchased from Schalamar Creek, and outside coolers are not allowed on the course.
How do you book a tee time at Schalamar Creek Golf Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (863) 665-0185.
Where is Schalamar Creek Golf Club?
Schalamar Creek Golf Club is at 4500 US Highway 92 East, Lakeland, FL 33801.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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