Carolina Lakes Sumter, South Carolina
Carolina Lakes is a par-70 public course in Sumter, South Carolina, playing 6,382 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.9 and slope of 125.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,382 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.9 / 125 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Sumter, South Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.9809, -80.4788 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,382 | 71 | 70.9 | 125 |
| White | 6,000 | 71 | 69.1 | 120 |
| Gold | 5,370 | 71 | 66 | 113 |
| Red | 4,887 | 71 | 68.3 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.9/125 | 388 | 421 | 473 | 412 | 195 | 541 | 169 | 362 | 196 | 3157 | 378 | 205 | 263 | 480 | 348 | 602 | 389 | 406 | 154 | 3225 | 6382 |
| White 69.1/120 | 364 | 365 | 464 | 391 | 180 | 508 | 155 | 348 | 186 | 2961 | 369 | 198 | 250 | 440 | 320 | 564 | 367 | 396 | 135 | 3039 | 6000 |
| Gold 66/113 | 310 | 354 | 387 | 307 | 163 | 475 | 140 | 296 | 140 | 2572 | 325 | 174 | 236 | 430 | 285 | 516 | 337 | 366 | 129 | 2798 | 5370 |
| Red 68.3/114 | 305 | 266 | 372 | 302 | 157 | 446 | 84 | 291 | 135 | 2358 | 319 | 138 | 206 | 376 | 281 | 478 | 298 | 321 | 112 | 2529 | 4887 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,382 yards, 70.9/125)
Course rating 0.1 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,370 yards, 66/113)
1,012 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,887 yards, 68.3/114)
1,495 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 602 yards. 61 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Carolina Lakes?
Carolina Lakes has a course rating of 70.9 and slope of 125 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.3 with a slope of 114.
How long is Carolina Lakes?
From the back tees, Carolina Lakes plays 6,382 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Carolina Lakes?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 412-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Carolina Lakes?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,382 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,887 yards).
Is Carolina Lakes public or private?
Carolina Lakes is a public golf course in Sumter, South Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Carolina Lakes?
Nearby courses include Beech Creek Golf Club, Crystal Lake Golf Course, Quixote Club (Sumter), Links At Lakewood.
Is there a yardage book for Carolina Lakes?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Carolina Lakes with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Carolina Lakes?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Carolina Lakes for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Carolina Lakes have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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