The Lake Course at Vale Resort occupies rolling terrain in the Vale of Glamorgan, approximately fifteen miles west of Cardiff. Designed by Peter Johnson and opened in the mid-1990s, the course forms part of a resort complex that includes a second championship layout, hotel facilities, and conference amenities. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes across the Welsh countryside, with several holes playing along or across water features that give the course its name. Johnson's design incorporates strategic bunkering and water hazards that require thoughtful course management, particularly on the inward nine where lakes come into play on multiple occasions. The parkland setting features mature tree-lined fairways and views across the surrounding Vale landscape. Conditioning standards reflect the resort's positioning as a regional golf destination, with the course maintained to accommodate both member play and visiting groups throughout the year. Vale Resort has hosted professional tournaments on the European Challenge Tour and domestic Welsh championships, providing tournament-standard facilities within reach of South Wales population centers. The club operates as a resort facility rather than a traditional members' club, offering accessible tee times and golf packages that combine accommodation with play on both courses. The Lake Course generally plays as the more demanding of the two layouts, with length and water hazards presenting the primary challenges to scoring.