Disney's Palm Course: #6
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4.4
919 Reviews (919)
5 Stars
462
4 Stars
335
3 Stars
72
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
94.2%
Recommend this course
829 out of 919 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.0
83.3%
Recommend this course
10 out of 12 reviews
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4.6
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.2%
Recommend this course
75 out of 78 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6870 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.7

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 6870 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 131 and a 73.7 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

4.4
919 Reviews (919)

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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Slow play

5:35 min round. I understand Saturday resort golf but didn’t see any Marshall’s out to help solve the issue.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Course was in good shape with a nice layout. Staff was also friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

5:20 minute round

Mediocre course in fair condition but a 5+ hour round with no marshes is unacceptable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/15/2022

Thank you for your feedback on your recent round at Walt Disney World® Golf. We apologize for the fact that your 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 by providing specifics on the date and time that you played so that we can track back the cart that you utilized, and determine where the hold-ups occurred, and exactly how far behind pace your group was.

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

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
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 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disney perfection

Disney always delivers a happy experience. The staff, clubhouse, practice areas, and course were all exceptional today. The course was challenging with good tree and bunker placements. Greens moved at a good speed for my putting skill and the the concessions were always on time and cold.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disney Palm is fair course

Greens were ok. Pace of play poor...waited on every hole. The fairways were good and tees ok. GPS on cars was as much as 20 yards off to the tee on at least 4 holes. Beautiful natural setting with a lot of birds and few animals. Beautiful plants.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Changed my reservation

Although I had paid for a reservation at the Disney Palm Course, When we arrived we were told that due to some construction on the Magnolia they operating as a 27 hole facility and that put us off the back nine at Palm and then over to the front 9 at Magnolia. The Palm was in decent shape and pace of play was good...however upon making the turn to the Magnolia we found burnt fairways and Greens were like brown cardboard...very disappointed that we did not get what we paid for. Expected more honesty from Disney.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing layout and grounds!

Had a great time and really liked the course layout. It seemed like every hole was it’s own course with each one playing to different play styles.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape for late season except tee boxes

We played this in early May and we’re surprised how good the fairways and greens were. However the tee boxes are a bit worn. However we played in 4 hours and ground the course a good challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Shape!

I’ve played here several times in the past but not in the last couple of years. To be honest, during the spring break months (March-April) when I’m here the most, the Disney courses are overpriced. By the end of spring break , however, the courses are in great shape and the prices drop significantly. The Palm was in excellent shape in all areas; tees, fairways, roughs, and greens. Greens were quick without being unfairly fast. Pace of play was great at about 4:15. Well stocked pro shop, helpful starter, and attentive cart attendant. Overall, a “magical” experience at “the happiest place on turf”.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is amazing.

Nice greens are gently rolling! At every course

I was exciting what would have happened on next my shot or pat. My score was terribly, but l was fun!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Resort Course

The Palm course has a great layout and is a fun resort course to play. The conditions were ideal and pace of play was just under 4.5 hrs. Fairways and greens are in great shape. The bunkers have real sand in them, which is most welcomed. Staff was friendly and the beverage cart was seen multiple times on both the front and back nine. With rates for all courses at the high end, I was able to secure a tee time for under $75 ($40 off the standard). Whether you are visiting the Orlando area or are a local resident, the Palm course should be a must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Expected Better from Disney

Where to start… Disney and or GolfNow need to make sure when they release tee times for a specific course they don’t have a tournament going on… Ended up getting pushed to the Magnolia as a threesome after being told I’d be able to play Palm and that I absolutely could not add a second person to my round… poor management and poor communication with staff and GolfNow. Overall the staff was very friendly and the amenities are very nice. The magnolia course on the other hand was in mediocre shape with some wet areas, cart path only, few burnt greens, fairways were nice and fluffy, traps were hit or miss. Unfortunately the poor management just left a bitter taste in my mouth for Disneys courses.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/20/2022

Thank you for your feedback on your recent round at Walt Disney World® Golf. We apologize for the fact that your 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.

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

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect day for Disney Palm

Course was in great shape, from tee to greens.

The weather was absolutely perfect and course was dry.

Would recommend and come back to play again.

Definitely worth the $ on hot deal.

Beware that the starters said greens were rolling around 12 (more like 10)

Stop at Evergreens for post round brew.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Day - Once I got to the Course

I enjoy playing both the Palm and Magnolia courses. Palm is a shade easier, but still a lot of fun. My main complaint is that Disney doesn't seem to care about golfers who are not staying at the Resort. The main roads into Disney World do not have signs indicating helping to locate the courses. Unless you have a GPS in your car, it can be a challenge. Another small complaint was that I ordered a hot dog from the beverage cart and it was truly disappointing. Small things can add or detract from an otherwise great day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/20/2022

Thank you for your feedback on your recent round at Walt Disney World® Golf. We apologize for the fact that your 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.

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

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