East Lake Golf Club
Atlanta, United States
Course Layout
206 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Course by the Numbers
Calculated from 206 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.
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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 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
Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →
Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.
Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.
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.