An independent, unbiased review of Lake O’ The Hills Golf Club in Ingham County, Michigan using the Michigan Golf Matrix Scoring System. All public Michigan Golf Courses are considered for review. This post may contain referral/affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.
Par: 27
Yardage: Gold tees – 792; Red tees – 1,251; White tees – 1,345; Blue tees – 1,437
Stimpmeter: 8.8
Clubhouse and Amenities – Rating 6.57
Situated not far from East Lansing in Haslett, Michigan, Lake O’ the Hills Golf Club maintains a modest clubhouse and pro shop that serve players with straightforward efficiency. The pro shop offers little in food or drink selection, stocking only some pre-packaged snacks, sodas, juices, energy drinks, and water—all at average pricing. No apparel is available, but a small amount of golf equipment, like golf balls, tees, golf gloves, and ball markers, is sold at average pricing.
Rental clubs are available, and power carts can be used, though this par-3, 9-hole golf course is more of a walking course, with pull cart rental offered. Clean restrooms in the clubhouse and a restroom facility with sinks on the course ensure convenience. A small but adequate paved parking lot exists without a bag drop. Players can warm up on a putting green, one of the course’s amenities. The staff was very friendly, fostering a welcoming vibe at this 9-hole golf course linked to Meridian Sun Golf Club.
Hole 1 – Par 3 – Rating 5.20
Gold: 81 yds
Red: 127 yds
White: 136 yds
Blue: 145 yds
Players step onto a level tee box of medium size, facing a tree-lined fairway with a flat approach. A medium-length rough borders the path, while a bunker at the right front corner grows in naturally. A maintained fringe surrounds a medium-sized green. With medium putting speed, the receptive, undulating surface challenges precision.
Hole 2 – Par 3 – Rating 6.00
Gold: 111 yds
Red: 163 yds
White: 172 yds
Blue: 181 yds
A medium-sized, level tee box faces a tree-lined path with a flat approach. Medium rough lines the route, while a real sand greenside bunker guards the green. A maintained fringe borders a small green. The receptive, undulating surface, sloped back to front, delivers medium speed, testing precision on every putt.
Hole 3 – Par 3 – Rating 6.00
Gold: 106 yds
Red: 157 yds
White: 166 yds
Blue: 175 yds
A medium-sized, level tee box faces a tree-lined route with a rolling approach climbing uphill to the green. Medium rough borders the sides, while an old bunker under repair marks the front right corner. A maintained fringe surrounds a small green. The receptive, undulating surface, sloped back to front, offers medium speed for putting.
Hole 4 – Par 3 – Rating 5.20
Gold: 79 yds
Red: 102 yds
White: 117 yds
Blue: 134 yds
Elevated, level tee blocks of medium size overlook a tree-lined corridor with a rolling approach descending to the green. Medium rough borders the sides, while a real sand greenside bunker, speckled with grass, guards the green. A well-kept fringe encircles a medium-sized green. The receptive, undulating surface, sloped back to front, provides medium putting speed.
Hole 5 – Par 3 – Rating 6.00
Gold: 53 yds
Red: 98 yds
White: 106 yds
Blue: 114 yds
A medium-sized, level tee box faces a pond water hazard demanding a precise carry to reach the green. Medium-length rough borders the approach. No bunkers threaten the shot, while a maintained fringe encircles a small green. The receptive, undulating surface, sloped left to right, provides medium putting speed.
Hole 6 – Par 3 – Rating 6.00
Gold: 84 yds
Red: 147 yds
White: 162 yds
Blue: 173 yds
A medium-sized, level tee box on this par 3 overlooks a pond water hazard, requiring a carry uphill to the green. Tree-lined medium rough flanks the approach. No bunkers guard the green. A maintained fringe surrounds a small green with a receptive surface, offering medium putting speed, sloped back to front, with subtle and deceiving breaks.
Hole 7 – Par 3 – Rating 6.00
Gold: 92 yds
Red: 162 yds
White: 171 yds
Blue: 180 yds
Medium-sized, level tee boxes on this par 3 set up an uphill approach to an elevated green. Tree-lined medium rough borders the sides. No hazards complicate the play. A maintained fringe surrounds a small green. The receptive, undulating surface provides medium putting speed.
Hole 8 – Par 8 – Rating 5.50
Gold: 97 yds
Red: 136 yds
White: 146 yds
Blue: 156 yds
A medium-sized, level tee box on a par 3 faces a flat approach to the green. Tree-lined medium rough borders the sides. No hazards threaten the play. A maintained fringe, showing a few dead spots, surrounds a medium-sized green. The surface, offering medium putting speed, slopes back to front with a receptive, undulating surface.
Hole 9 – Par 3 – Rating 6.00
Gold: 89 yds
Red: 159 yds
White: 169 yds
Blue: 179 yds
Medium-sized, level tee boxes face a flat approach bordered by tree-lined medium rough. A real sand greenside bunker guards the green. A maintained fringe encircles a medium-sized green. The receptive surface, with medium putting speed, slopes back to front and features an undulating contour.
Overall Course Rating: 5.77
SUMMARY
Lake O’ the Hills Golf Club in Haslett, Michigan, is an Executive Course with a par 27, a great little course for working on your short game. Located in the Lake O’ the Hills Community, this friendly course offers a stress-free round, perfect for a quick nine near the East Lansing area. While nothing is too challenging, enough elevation change, water hazards, and a few bunkers demand thoughtful play. The overall maintenance is solid, though a few spots need some attention. Not expensive and with a laid-back atmosphere allowing a starting time of your preference, this little course could fill the bill for players seeking a relaxed yet engaging 9-hole experience. Play your own ball or enjoy a best ball format or one of the scramble formats for an enjoyable and fun day. See our video of Lake O’ the Hills Golf Club.
Tees – 6.00
Fairways – NA
Fairway Bunkers – NA
Rough – 6.00
Water Hazards – 6.00
Greenside Bunkers – 4.00
Fringe – 5.78
Greens – 6.00
Pricing: For pricing and tee times, see www.lakeothehills.com or call (517) 339-9445.
Value Rating: +2.17
