Lakeside Park Club

Lakeside Park Club is a gem of Donald Ross and a crown for the Richmond golf landscape. From Lakeside Park Club’’s website – “Lakeside was the very first course developed in Richmond in 1896. Lewis Ginter, a prominent Richmond businessman, development and hotelier, philanthropist and world-traveler, created Lakeside Park.”

Lewis Ginter invited Donald Ross to create 9 holes on his zoo property; then 9 more holes were added shortly after the course opened to complete the 18 hole format we see today.

Lakeside Park Club (LPC) is a private club. You can get on the course if you play with a member or play a tournament. LPC is actively engaged with the local community – hosting charity events and member involved activities that benefit the broader community.

Unique to this course are the zoo cage for bear and the alligator pit on Hole 4, and ten holes with blind tee shots. The bear logo represents their unique history with the zoo, the lake and golf. This course is designed like a Scottish-style course where you don’t return to the clubhouse after nine holes.

Ross’s creation has five tee box choices ranging from 5132 yards to 6302 yards – some of the more challenging 6300 yards you’ll play!

Our reviewer’s favorite holes: No 5 – short par 4 with two green side bunkers protecting the green; Hole 12, Par 3 – a short, turtle-backed green; and Hole 18, Par 5 – a great closing hole with that narrowing approach to the green, and the possibility of playing it from the No 1 fairway!

Make sure you tell them we sent you when you get on!