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 | 16 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,471 yards, 77.8/143)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 5 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 5 (par 4, 373 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Green / Red (5,123 yards, 69.8/122)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Yellow (3,964 yards, 62.7/109)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 8 (88 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 373 yards it requires two solid shots to find the green.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. Play smart and take your par or better.
The longest hole on the course at 562 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 160 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 422-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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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.
Does Forest Lake Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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