Mountain Lake Golf Course

Mountain Lake Golf Course is a private club on North Scenic Highway in Lake Wales, set within the historic Mountain Lake preserve in Polk County. The course plays 6,621 yards at par 70, a shorter par than the standard 72 that reflects a design favoring mid-iron precision over raw length. A driving range is available, and the property sits on the Lake Wales Ridge, giving it more elevation change than almost any course in the region.

The Mountain Lake colony dates to the early twentieth century as a winter retreat for wealthy northerners, and the golf course carries that heritage. The par-70 layout’s shorter total par means fewer long par fives and more emphasis on iron play, suited to a course built for a private membership rather than public spectacle. Lake Wales Country Club offers a nearby alternative for regulation play, but Mountain Lake stands apart through its historic setting and elevated terrain.