American Lake Veterans Golf Course Lakewood, Washington
American Lake Veterans Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Lakewood, Washington, playing 5,794 yards from the Blue 2022 tees with a rating of 72.5 and slope of 120.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 28 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 22 at its narrowest. Six of the 18 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line, and they nearly all turn right. The map carries 14 bunkers.
A median 28 yards of landing area is the kind of number that settles a round before you swing. Yards works the tee shot on every hole here for your handicap and your own carry distances, then names the target that loses fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are open to anyone, which here means a 302-yard par 4 and a 152-yard par 3.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,794 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.5 / 120 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Lakewood, Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 47.1410, -122.5751 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 2022 | 5,794 | 71 | 72.5 | 120 |
| White 2022 | 5,271 | 71 | 69.4 | 114 |
| Red 2022 | 4,701 | 71 | 65.8 | 105 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 2022 72.5/120 | 302 | 152 | 259 | 511 | 403 | 383 | 439 | 141 | 343 | 2933 | 403 | 198 | 495 | 332 | 138 | 313 | 315 | 299 | 368 | 2861 | 5794 |
| White 2022 69.4/114 | 291 | 140 | 245 | 501 | 384 | 364 | 389 | 128 | 330 | 2772 | 363 | 166 | 465 | 290 | 110 | 270 | 278 | 259 | 298 | 2499 | 5271 |
| Red 2022 65.8/105 | 266 | 115 | 218 | 476 | 356 | 326 | 336 | 110 | 312 | 2515 | 313 | 141 | 429 | 239 | 93 | 228 | 237 | 222 | 284 | 2186 | 4701 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue 2022 (5,794 yards, 72.5/120)
Course rating 1.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White 2022 (5,271 yards, 69.4/114)
523 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red 2022 (4,701 yards, 65.8/105)
1,093 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.2 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends right about 214 yards out, and the fairway is 34 yards wide at 230 yards. No sand at the green, and 34 yards of it front to back.
The hole bends right about 365 yards out, and the fairway is 39 yards wide at 230 yards. Two greenside bunkers, and 34 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 196 yards out, and the fairway is 27 yards wide at 230 yards. A bunker sits 240 out on the left. No sand at the green, and 31 yards of it front to back.
The hole bends left about 215 yards out, and the fairway is 27 yards wide at 200 yards. There is water down the right, 22 yards off the line. One greenside bunker, and 27 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 280 yards out. A bunker sits 189 out on the right. One greenside bunker, and 32 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 343 yards out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of American Lake Veterans Golf Course?
American Lake Veterans Golf Course has a course rating of 72.5 and slope of 120 from the back tees. From the Red 2022 tees, the rating is 65.8 with a slope of 105.
How long is American Lake Veterans Golf Course?
From the back tees, American Lake Veterans Golf Course plays 5,794 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at American Lake Veterans Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 511-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at American Lake Veterans Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue 2022 tees (5,794 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red 2022 tees (4,701 yards).
Is American Lake Veterans Golf Course public or private?
American Lake Veterans Golf Course is a public golf course in Lakewood, Washington. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near American Lake Veterans Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Fort Steilacoom Golf Course, Oakbrook Golf & Country Club, The Home Course (DuPont), Eagles Pride Golf Course (DuPont).
Is there a yardage book for American Lake Veterans Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for American Lake Veterans Golf Course 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 American Lake Veterans Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at American Lake Veterans Golf Course 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 American Lake Veterans Golf Course 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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