semi-private · Lake Havasu City, AZ · 18 holes
Lake Havasu Golf Club · Desert East
The easier and cheaper half of Lake Havasu Golf Club: 6,140 yards, $82 public in the morning or $48 after 3 PM. A fair second round on a Havasu stay, and the course to play when the West is closed for overseed.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 6,140 | 68.9 / 118 | – |
| Middle | 5,757 | 67.1 / 115 | – |
| Forward | 5,045 | – | 68.2 / 111 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | $82 before noon, $76 after noon, $48 after 3 PM (Public, 2026/2027 season rates, East) |
|---|---|
| Winter | Same 2026/2027 season table (no separate winter table published). |
| Shoulder | Live sheet Oct 29 and Nov 1, 2026: $82 public, $69 VIP Card (the rates page says $67 VIP before noon) |
| Twilight | $48 after 3 PM Public; $44 VIP; $46 Local/Military |
| Locals | Local, Emergency Services, Military $76 / $68 / $46. VIP Discount Card ($189 September pre-sale, $209 after) $67 / $60 / $44. Seasonal memberships cover the club (see london-bridge-west: $1,125 one month to $3,425 six months individual; couples $1,625-$4,625). |
Club rates page and Quick18 sheet read 2026-10-27.
Before you book
| Access | Same club and tee sheet as the West course. Public tee times on Quick18; VIP card, local/military rate and seasonal memberships available. |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Not published; the public sheet shows a week at a time (likely 7 days, unconfirmed). |
| Overseed / closures | The club says its bermuda is overseeded with rye in winter. The East was the open course in late October 2026 while the West showed no times, so the courses seem to be overseeded in turn. East overseed dates not found. |
| Designer | Not named by the club; GolfPass credits Lawrence Hughes |
| Opened | 1977 |
| Style | Shorter, beginner-friendly course with narrow fairways, bunkers, a lake touching three holes, and city and lake views. |
| Drive from the Laughlin bridge | 94 min (69.5 mi) |
| Phone | 928-855-2719 |
| Address | 2400 Clubhouse Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 |
Local knowledge
- The club's own course page calls the East par 72; GolfPass and other cards say par 71.
- It was the course with public times in late October 2026 while the West was off the sheet.
- Couples and higher handicaps who want an easier day than the West get it here for $12 less.
Closest golf hotels
- Lake Havasu City furnished winter rentals — 6 min, 2.2 mi
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake Havasu City — 7 min, 1.9 mi
- London Bridge Resort — 8 min, 3.2 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Lake Havasu Golf Club · Desert East?
Green fees we have seen range from $44–$82, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: $82 before noon, $76 after noon, $48 after 3 PM (Public, 2026/2027 season rates, East)
How hard is Lake Havasu Golf Club · Desert East?
From the back tees it measures 6,140 yards with a course rating of 68.9 and a slope of 118. 2 - slope 118 from 6,140 yds.
How far ahead can you book Lake Havasu Golf Club · Desert East?
Not published; the public sheet shows a week at a time (likely 7 days, unconfirmed).
How far is Lake Havasu Golf Club · Desert East from Laughlin?
About 94 minutes (69.5 miles) by road from the Laughlin bridge in light traffic.
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