Lake Spanaway Golf Course Tacoma, Washington
Lake Spanaway Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Tacoma, Washington, playing 7,083 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.2 and slope of 136.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 24 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 16 at its narrowest. Ten of the 18 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line. The map carries 32 bunkers. Water crosses the line of play on the 10th.
A median 24 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 422-yard par 4 and a 458-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,083 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.2 / 136 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Tacoma, Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 47.1171, -122.4403 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,083 | 72 | 74.2 | 136 |
| Green | 6,601 | 72 | 72 | 123 |
| Green/White | 6,434 | 72 | 71 | 121 |
| White | 6,278 | 72 | 76 | 129 |
| White/Gold | 5,891 | 72 | 73.9 | 125 |
| Gold | 5,604 | 72 | 72.3 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.2/136 | 422 | 458 | 195 | 423 | 501 | 195 | 399 | 463 | 525 | 3581 | 458 | 419 | 444 | 524 | 157 | 471 | 428 | 190 | 411 | 3502 | 7083 |
| Green 72/123 | 402 | 425 | 170 | 378 | 492 | 173 | 377 | 382 | 519 | 3318 | 452 | 406 | 397 | 500 | 143 | 422 | 413 | 174 | 376 | 3283 | 6601 |
| Green/White 71/121 | 382 | 407 | 170 | 378 | 476 | 164 | 377 | 363 | 519 | 3236 | 452 | 396 | 382 | 500 | 131 | 397 | 390 | 174 | 376 | 3198 | 6434 |
| White 76/129 | 382 | 407 | 144 | 358 | 476 | 164 | 359 | 363 | 502 | 3155 | 425 | 396 | 382 | 484 | 131 | 397 | 390 | 161 | 357 | 3123 | 6278 |
| White/Gold 73.9/125 | 382 | 358 | 144 | 358 | 476 | 118 | 359 | 300 | 468 | 2963 | 425 | 336 | 347 | 484 | 131 | 358 | 329 | 161 | 357 | 2928 | 5891 |
| Gold 72.3/121 | 318 | 358 | 125 | 299 | 451 | 118 | 339 | 300 | 468 | 2776 | 406 | 336 | 347 | 454 | 110 | 358 | 329 | 148 | 340 | 2828 | 5604 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,083 yards, 74.2/136)
Course rating 2.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,278 yards, 76/129)
805 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,604 yards, 72.3/121)
1,479 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.3 above par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends right about 238 yards out, and the fairway is 16 yards wide at 200 yards. One greenside bunker, and 34 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 352 yards out, and the fairway is 21 yards wide at 230 yards. Two greenside bunkers, and 32 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 248 yards out, and the fairway is 26 yards wide at 230 yards. A bunker sits 241 out on the left. Three bunkers ring the green.
The fairway is 25 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 372 yards from the back tee. One greenside bunker, and 32 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 239 yards out, and the fairway is 27 yards wide at 230 yards. Two greenside bunkers, and 29 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 285 yards out. There is water down the left, 44 yards off the line. One greenside bunker, and 23 yards of green to work with.
Tournaments at Lake Spanaway Golf Course
Playing an event at Lake Spanaway Golf Course? 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 Lake Spanaway Golf Course?
Lake Spanaway Golf Course has a course rating of 74.2 and slope of 136 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 72.3 with a slope of 121.
How long is Lake Spanaway Golf Course?
From the back tees, Lake Spanaway Golf Course plays 7,083 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Lake Spanaway Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 458-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Lake Spanaway Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,083 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,604 yards).
Is Lake Spanaway Golf Course public or private?
Lake Spanaway Golf Course is a public golf course in Tacoma, Washington. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Lake Spanaway Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Brookdale Golf Club, Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Lakewood), Classic Golf Club, Oakbrook Golf & Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Lake Spanaway Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Lake Spanaway 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 Lake Spanaway Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Lake Spanaway 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.
What tournaments are played at Lake Spanaway Golf Course?
Lake Spanaway Golf Course hosts the 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying (in 2026-09-02). 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 Lake Spanaway 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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