Lake Presidential Golf Course is located southeast of the District, about 25 miles from the heart of DC. The course was ranked #5 in golf.com's Best Public Courses in Maryland (2012), and it is not hard to understand why. The layout is visually pleasing and diverse, including a few large elevation changes and numerous doglegs. The course contains a copious amount of bunkers and water hazards, which make it tight and challenging. We played the course in December and it was in excellent condition. We also liked the GPS graphics displayed in the cart, which made it easier to hit the proper shot and avoid trouble.