East Lake Golf Club (Atlanta, United States) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide
East Lake Golf Club aerial view

East Lake Golf Club

Atlanta, United States

Par
72
Holes
18
Yards
6,891
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 10 · 4
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Course Layout

206 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 206 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

76 bunkers
11,195 sq yd of sand — 4.2 bunkers per hole on average.
349 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
580 sq yd avg green
Classification: Mid-size greens (~4,500 sq ft avg) — typical modern design. Standard target size — club selection matters more than shape.
1165 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
7.94 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 18 fairway zones.
76 bunkers · 27 greens · 18 fairway zones · 85 tee boxes · 0 water hazards.

About East Lake Golf Club

East Lake Golf Club is a private golf club 5 miles east of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1904, it is the oldest golf course in the city. East Lake was the home course of golfer Bobby Jones and much of its clubhouse serves as a tribute to his accomplishments.

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What Should You Expect to Shoot?

These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.

Championship

Rating 76.0 · Slope 142 · Par 72 · 6,891 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 10 86 +14
10 17 93 +21
15 23 99 +27
20 29 105 +33
25 35 111 +39
30 42 118 +46

Back

Rating 72.6 · Slope 133 · Par 72 · 6,468 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 6 79 +7
10 12 85 +13
15 18 91 +19
20 24 97 +25
25 30 103 +31
30 36 109 +37

Middle

Rating 73.9 · Slope 136 · Par 72 · 5,938 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 8 82 +10
10 14 88 +16
15 20 94 +22
20 26 100 +28
25 32 106 +34
30 38 112 +40

Forward

Rating 72.5 · Slope 131 · Par 72 · 5,345 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 6 79 +7
10 12 85 +13
15 18 90 +18
20 24 96 +24
25 29 102 +30
30 35 108 +36

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 3 4 4 5 3 4 4 5 36 5 3 4 4 4 5 4 4 3 36 72
Yards 411 195 390 421 544 168 417 355 551 3,452 493 181 379 382 429 496 461 411 207 3,439 6,891
Stroke Index 7 3 13 11 17 1 9 15 5 8 4 16 2 10 6 18 12 14

Holes That Decide Your Round

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 3 · 168 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 9
Par 5 · 551 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 6
Par 3 · 168 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 4 · 461 yards

Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.

Pre-Round Checklist for East Lake Golf Club

Your Game Plan for East Lake Golf Club

The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.

Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
6,891
Par:
72
Course Rating:
76.0
Slope:
142

Back

Yards:
6,468
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.6
Slope:
133

Middle

Yards:
5,938
Par:
72
Course Rating:
73.9
Slope:
136

Forward

Yards:
5,345
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.5
Slope:
131

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at East Lake Golf Club?

East Lake Golf Club is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 6,891 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,452 yards), back nine par 36 (3,439 yards).

What is the longest hole at East Lake Golf Club?

The longest hole is hole 9, a par 5 playing 551 yards.

Which hole is hardest at East Lake Golf Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 3 playing 168 yards.

What should I shoot at East Lake Golf Club?

Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.