Forest Lake Club Columbia, South Carolina
Forest Lake Club is a par-72 public course in Columbia, South Carolina, playing 6,471 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 77.8 and slope of 143.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,471 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 77.8 / 143 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | Columbia, South Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 34.0305, -80.9614 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,471 | 72 | 77.8 | 143 |
| Blue | 6,153 | 72 | 75.7 | 133 |
| White | 5,973 | 72 | 74.7 | 132 |
| White / Green | 5,532 | 72 | 72.1 | 124 |
| Green | 5,333 | 72 | 71.1 | 123 |
| Green / Red | 5,123 | 72 | 69.8 | 122 |
| Red | 4,701 | 72 | 67.1 | 118 |
| Forward | 3,964 | 72 | 61.3 | 112 |
| Yellow | 3,964 | 72 | 62.7 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 77.8/143 | 458 | 362 | 515 | 402 | 373 | 218 | 400 | 160 | 316 | 3204 | 450 | 196 | 418 | 480 | 422 | 165 | 409 | 562 | 165 | 3267 | 6471 |
| Blue 75.7/133 | 458 | 349 | 498 | 357 | 362 | 190 | 375 | 147 | 316 | 3052 | 450 | 184 | 377 | 480 | 401 | 165 | 377 | 525 | 142 | 3101 | 6153 |
| White 74.7/132 | 458 | 330 | 482 | 344 | 362 | 190 | 375 | 135 | 316 | 2992 | 450 | 166 | 349 | 461 | 384 | 147 | 377 | 513 | 134 | 2981 | 5973 |
| White / Green 72.1/124 | 458 | 302 | 429 | 344 | 346 | 190 | 327 | 135 | 316 | 2847 | 450 | 160 | 255 | 461 | 345 | 147 | 322 | 411 | 134 | 2685 | 5532 |
| Green 71.1/123 | 408 | 302 | 429 | 326 | 346 | 182 | 327 | 126 | 292 | 2738 | 411 | 160 | 255 | 431 | 345 | 131 | 322 | 411 | 129 | 2595 | 5333 |
| Green / Red 69.8/122 | 408 | 302 | 429 | 287 | 294 | 182 | 327 | 108 | 292 | 2629 | 399 | 146 | 255 | 431 | 345 | 119 | 322 | 385 | 92 | 2494 | 5123 |
| Red 67.1/118 | 408 | 250 | 382 | 287 | 294 | 131 | 279 | 108 | 292 | 2431 | 399 | 146 | 217 | 379 | 260 | 119 | 273 | 385 | 92 | 2270 | 4701 |
| Forward 61.3/112 | 320 | 239 | 345 | 230 | 231 | 110 | 240 | 88 | 190 | 1993 | 337 | 66 | 190 | 367 | 242 | 112 | 225 | 344 | 88 | 1971 | 3964 |
| Yellow 62.7/109 | 320 | 239 | 345 | 230 | 231 | 110 | 240 | 88 | 190 | 1993 | 337 | 66 | 190 | 367 | 242 | 112 | 225 | 344 | 88 | 1971 | 3964 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,471 yards, 77.8/143)
Course rating 5.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Green / Red (5,123 yards, 69.8/122)
1,348 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Yellow (3,964 yards, 62.7/109)
2,507 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.3 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 5s.
The longest hole on the card at 562 yards. 47 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 160 yards. 88 from the Forward tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 8 par 4s.
Tournaments at Forest Lake Club
Playing an event at Forest Lake Club? The field that shows up with a plan has the edge. Run the strategy engine on this course for your handicap and your bag, and walk to the first tee already knowing every number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Forest Lake Club?
Forest Lake Club has a course rating of 77.8 and slope of 143 from the back tees. From the Yellow tees, the rating is 62.7 with a slope of 109.
How long is Forest Lake Club?
From the back tees, Forest Lake Club plays 6,471 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Forest Lake Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 373-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Forest Lake Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,471 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Yellow tees (3,964 yards).
Is Forest Lake Club public or private?
Forest Lake Club is a public golf course in Columbia, South Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Forest Lake Club?
Nearby courses include Fort Jackson Golf Club, Northwoods Golf Club (Columbia), Spring Valley Country Club (Columbia), WildeWood.
Is there a yardage book for Forest Lake Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Forest Lake Club 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 Forest Lake Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Forest Lake Club 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.
What tournaments are played at Forest Lake Club?
Forest Lake Club hosts the 2027 Carolinas Senior Amateur (in 2027-09-14). Playing an event here? Build your game plan before you arrive: the Yards strategy engine runs shot dispersion and strokes gained for your handicap on every hole.
Does Forest Lake Club 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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