Disney's Palm Course: #6
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4.5
965 Reviews (965)
5 Stars
496
4 Stars
343
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
91.4%
Recommend this course
871 out of 965 reviews
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4.5
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 46 reviews
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4.5
59 Reviews (59)
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42
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.8%
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53 out of 59 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Palm Course delivers a highly-rated layout with entertaining holes, strong tee boxes, and well-regarded green complexes that consistently impress. Attentive, friendly staff elevate the Disney experience with thoughtful touches that make every round feel welcoming.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6840 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.3

The 18-hole Palm Course at Walt Disney World Golf Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL is a resort golf course that opened in 1971. Designed by Joe Lee and Rocky Roquemore, Palm Course at Walt Disney World Golf Resort measures 6840 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 134 and a 73.3 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels. Greens and fairways are bermuda grass.

The natural Florida woodlands provide a stunning backdrop to one of America's premier resort courses. Architect, Joe Lee, designed the 6,870-yard Palm with elevated tees and greens. The key ingredient, of course, was the Florida palm and he made good use of nearly every variety for aesthetic and strategic purposes. Its fairways are crafted through a pine forest of mature, natural woodlands that includes moss-dappled oak, maple and cypress trees. Palmetto scrub fills the forest floor. It boasts of more than its share of water and sand with nine water holes and 94 bunkers.

This is a perfect choice for everything from a casual round to a large group outing.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees (with GPS)
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire consists of a polo-style shirt with collar, turtleneck or mock turtleneck shirt, and slacks or Bermuda-length shorts.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.5
965 Reviews (965)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 68
Bunkers 57
Undulating Greens 37
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 48
Advanced Golfers 46
Locals 33
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 63
At a Resort 56
Convenient to the City 30

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Nightmare!!!!

Teed off at 12 10. Finished front 9 at 3! Two hours and fifty minutes to play front. I stoped at the starter, noted the time, he said he would call the shop. Waited on every single shot.

Ranger finally showed up on 11. We told him what was going on. He found a group three holes ahead which had a three hole gap. He told us he had told them to skip a hole and play faster. In the meantime, our cart gps kept reminding us that we were behind pace. I pointed that out, he said the new system did not do a good job of notifying pro shop when things were behind. The wait continued on every shot.

On 14, a short par 4, the guys behind drove into us and one hit my wife with his drive while she was playing her second shot. This was after waiting still again. I picked up that gents ball and tossed it into the drink. Two holes later, a curt and rude ranger shows up. The jerk called the pro shop to complain about his lost ball. There had been no “fore”, no post hit apology or wave, no move to go into their cart to come see us, nada. Now this Disney gent tells me I had breached unwritten rules and now it was his duty to go give the guy a golf ball. I started to point out our wait, and he was rudely dismissive. Of facts or anything.

We waited the rest of the way. We got to 18, a par five, and there were four groups on the hole. Called it quits. It would have come in at 5 1/2 hours to play had we finished.

Don’t play here unless you don’t mind the elite rudeness and slow play.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/07/2023

Thank you for your feedback on your recent round at Walt Disney World® Golf. We apologize for the fact that you were displeased with the course conditioning that you experienced.

We hope that you will reconsider playing our wonderful courses again in time to come, so we can exceed your expectations upon your next visit to Orlando.

We checked back on our GPS system and found that you completed the front 9 play in 2 hrs 40 min. and were off of the golf course in less than 4 hrs 40 min. choosing not to play the last hole. For resort golf, we try to keep it at around 4 hr 30 min, but it is not always possible, but no where close to the 5 hrs 30 min. that you are suggesting in your comments.

If you would like to discuss further what you and your group encountered during your visit with our management staff, please feel free to reach out to our leadership by emailing disneygolfreservations@palmergolf.com so that we can help resolve your residual concerns.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!

Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, will be back

The ONLY negative is the speed of the greens. After the round, the starter confirmed that they were rolling about an 8 and the putting green was an 11. Needless to say, this took me a little bit to adjust but other than this, great place to play!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Fantstic

Great layout, great conditions, great greens. What more can I say

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Liked course but…

Waited 30 minutes to tee off on first hole.

Had many issues with cart due to faulty gps. Both my cart and the other cart in my foresome was stuck several times ON cart path!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed but…

30 minute backup on first tee!

Cart gps needs tweaking big time!

Could not move cart numerous times even when on cart path! UGH! Same thing with 2nd cart in foursome

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Slowest play of my life

If you want to play a 6 1/2 hour round this course is for you. Stay away, Not worth it.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/17/2023

Thank you for your feedback on your recent round at Walt Disney World® Golf. We apologize for the fact that you were displeased with the guest services that you experienced.

In researching your reservation, it appears according to out GPS tracking system as though you were booked to play at 2:30pm, and teed off late at around 2:50pm, that is our fault, and we apologize for how busy the course was on Thursday morning. However, after teeing off at 2:50pm, it appears as though you were on hole #4 by 3:30pm, and then chose to leave the golf course after that, driving in after less than an hour on the golf course having played 4 holes. Our anticipated pace of play is under 4 hours 30 minutes, which is approximately the pace you were on, but nothing close to the 6 hours and 30 minute pace that you mention in your comment.

We hope that you will reconsider playing our wonderful courses again in time to come, so we can exceed your expectations upon your next visit to Orlando.

If you would like to discuss further what you and your group encountered during your visit with our management staff, please feel free to reach out to our leadership by emailing disneygolfreservations@palmergolf.com so that we can help resolve your residual concerns.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Palm Treat!

First time playing Disney Palms and was not disappointed. The course was in great condition with nice February warm weather. Note that the Palm driving range is closed from 10-12 for maintenance.

The greens and fairways were in pristine condition., the pace of play with a 11:20 start time was excellent, no issues! This course is a must play if visiting the area… the happiest place on earth!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Experience

Loved it. I felt like the kid I was when I got to experience Disney World when I was 10, 30 years ago. 5* customer service, best golf carts I've been in, conditions were above par and the scenery with wildlife, ufff ...I'm coming back, and I'm staying close to golf the Disney courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Really nice layout. Course was in great shape. Bunkers fairways and greens were true

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome Experience!

What a joy to play this course. Beautiful conditions, great staff, and coming from Colorado, all I wanted to see was a gator…had plenty of opportunities!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad experience

Golf cart locked every other hole. They admitted the carts had issues with the gps

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/30/2023

Thank you for your feedback on your recent round at Walt Disney World® Golf. We apologize for the fact that you were displeased with the guest services that you experienced.

We hope that you will reconsider playing our wonderful courses again in time to come, so we can exceed your expectations upon your next visit to Orlando.

If you would like to discuss further what you and your group encountered during your visit with our management staff, please feel free to reach out to our leadership by emailing disneygolfreservations@palmergolf.com so that we can help resolve your residual concerns. We are currently working through a few technical glitches with a handful of our new cart fleet, and hope to have it resolved in the near future!

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!

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