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The Lakes Golf Club

5101 East Bay (Hwy 4),

Ben Eoin, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia B1J 1P1

  • Office

    +1 (902) 828 4653
  • Pro shop

    +1 (902) 828 4653
  • Fax

    +1 (902) 828 2550
  • Golf pro

    Patrick "Pat" Laderoute (CPGA, Golf Operations Mgr & Head Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland. Many views of Close to Bras d’Or Lakes, but no directly lakeside holes.

  • Designer:

    Graham Cooke

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6904
6016
4801
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
74.1
69.5
68.7

Location

Latitude:

45.975835

Longitude:

-60.437304

How to get there:

26 km SW of Sydney.

The Lakes Golf Club

4-PLUS: Must play course - excellent standard; worthy of 4½ stars.

Est. 2009

The Lakes Golf Club is home to a championship golf course that ranks with some of the best in the Canadian Maritimes. This tree-lined and open parkland layout provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. A must play if you are in the area.

List of courses: Cape Breton (Cabot Trail)
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Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for golf rates.

Other information

Walking permitted. Golf carts available to rent.

Practice facilities

Good

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