Lakeside Course is the first golfing masterpiece at Kings Island Golf Resort, designed in 1993 by renowned American architect Robert McFarland, a celebrated name in international golf course design. With his refined vision, McFarland masterfully utilized the unique terrain of the more than 1,500-hectare Dong Mo Lake, skillfully routing multiple holes along the water’s edge, creating an inspiring golfing experience set against a picturesque landscape.
Stretching 6,516 yards from the Gold tees with a Par 72 layout, Lakeside offers a variety of engaging challenges suitable for all skill levels - from beginners to seasoned professionals. The meticulously designed, compact greens are planted with premium TifDwarf grass, while the fairways feature lush Bermuda turf, providing flawless surfaces and a smooth, consistent ball roll for every shot.
Regular maintenance is carried out by international specialists, supported by an experienced Vietnamese team, ensuring the course consistently meets world-class standards. Lakeside stands as a must-visit destination for golfers who appreciate natural beauty and a premium playing experience.
A short par 4 dog leg left over the water. The green is reachable with a perfect drive but there is risk of finding the trees on the left or the hazard on the right. There is also a large bunker on the left of the green that can’t be seen from the tee.
A par 5 that goes up and over a knoll. The fairway bunker on the left will force all but the longest hitters to the right off the tee. Those who can carry the bunker will be set up to reach this green in two. The tee shot is uphill but the approach is downhill to a green that is bunkered on the left and protected by trees on the right, especially for those on the right side of the fairway.
A picturesque par 3 with the lake all around. Shots left short or to the right will find the water. Bunkers in front, on the right and at the back of this two-tiered green make this a challenging shot.
A short but narrow par 4. There is water all down the right side of the fairway and trees on the left. There is small bail-out area on the left but that will leave the player with some trees to contend with on the approach shot.
A dog-leg right with water all down the right side. This tee shot challenges the player to cut off distance by hitting farther over the water. A well placed drive leaves a comfortable short iron approach but the long hitters can shorten that shot considerably.
A short, up-hill par 4. A shorter club than driver off the tee will leave players short of the two large bunkers on either side of the fairway. A long straight tee shot will get very close to the green.
A dog - leg left par 5 that requires accuracy off the tee. Lateral water hazards run down both sides of the fairway and the landing area is well bunkered so a straight drive here is at a premium. The hole dog - legs 90 degrees to the left and has trees down the left side and water hazard on the right. It is reachable in two but the green is well protected by bunkers.
This 210 yd par 3 is over water is bunkered in front, on the left and at the back of the green.
A very challenging par 4 to finish the front side. This narrow hole has lateral water hazard in the trees on the left and a long bunker down the right with water just on the outside of that. A good drive still leaves a formidable approach shot over a water hazard to the green. The water hazard and the embankment at the front of the green make it necessary to fly the ball all the way to the green.
A short par 5 with a generous landing area from the tee. A slight dog - leg to the right to an elevated green that is guarded by a deep bunker in front and to the left. A good drive down the right side makes it reachable in two.
A medium length par 4 with water all down the left side. Accurate distance control is required to hold this slightly elevated, very small green. Beware of the hidden water hazard that lies to the right of the cart path and 280 yds from the tee.
A long, downhill par 3 that will play a little shorter that it’s yardage but with bunkers on the right and left of the green, requires a good shot to find the putting surface.
An uphill par 5 that dog - legs to the left. There is a pond on the left that the tee shot must stay away from but too far on the cautious side will find the ball in the trees on the right. A second shot up the left side of the fairway keeps the ball clear of the fairway bunker on the right and sets up for a short approach to the elevated green.
A downhill par 3 that is bunkered on both sides of the green and slopes from left to right. A ball that is turning from left to right can easily hit the green but find its way into the bunker on the right.
An excellent par 4 with water hazard all down the left side and dog - legging to the left. The tee shot needs to find the fairway between the hazard and the bunkers on the right in order to have a shot over the water to the very large green. The green slopes from back to front and the back of the green is surrounded by a huge bunker.
The signature par 3 is an island green that plays 226yds from the back tee. There is a large bunker in front and on the right of this well shaped, large green. Errant shots will find the water.
A short par 5 that requires an accurate tee shot to hit the fairway. Long hitters can reach the hidden lake if they take driver off the tee. The second shot is downhill over a pond and a large fairway bunker to an approachable green. Reachable in two for the long hitters.
This picturesque finishing hole is a par 4 dog - leg right with Dong Mo lake in the background and has a hazard all down the left side. The fairway bunkers on the right side of the fairway will catch many tee shots and only the long hitters can carry them. A small Bern protects the front of the green as do bunkers on the left side.
