Disney's Palm Golf Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6870 yards | 73.7 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6339 yards | 71.4 | 125 |
| Gold | 72 | 5995 yards | 69.2 | 118 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5213 yards | 70.5 | 126 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 73.3/134 | 494 | 423 | 175 | 402 | 394 | 404 | 514 | 203 | 369 | 3378 | 448 | 552 | 144 | 334 | 532 | 411 | 188 | 395 | 458 | 3462 | 6840 |
| White M: 71.0/130 | 479 | 389 | 165 | 329 | 374 | 383 | 494 | 182 | 352 | 3147 | 422 | 531 | 135 | 322 | 435 | 397 | 169 | 362 | 439 | 3212 | 6359 |
| Gold M: 69.1/125 W: 74.6/135 | 455 | 371 | 144 | 308 | 358 | 361 | 480 | 139 | 338 | 2954 | 379 | 514 | 123 | 296 | 405 | 387 | 161 | 346 | 423 | 3034 | 5988 |
| Red M: 65.1/109 W: 70.1/126 | 406 | 323 | 105 | 289 | 312 | 299 | 406 | 117 | 324 | 2581 | 287 | 420 | 104 | 261 | 392 | 335 | 139 | 302 | 379 | 2619 | 5200 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 2 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 2 |
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Photo submitted by rfitzgerald3 on 04/08/2025
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Photo submitted by TheOrlandoGolfer on 12/24/2023
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UGH! Photo submitted by Caseyblue on 02/23/2023
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UGH! Photo submitted by Caseyblue on 02/22/2023
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Photo submitted by mdswan1 on 04/04/2022
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Photo submitted by mdswan1 on 04/04/2022
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Photo submitted by JOHNNYDIAMOND on 02/18/2021
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Photo submitted by JEKelley on 05/31/2020
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Photo submitted by JEKelley on 05/31/2020
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Photo submitted by JEKelley on 05/31/2020
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Photo submitted by JEKelley on 05/31/2020
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Photo submitted by JEKelley on 05/31/2020
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Palm 9th Green Photo submitted by jrweber7 on 05/14/2020
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Palm path leading to 1st Tee Photo submitted by jrweber7 on 05/14/2020
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Palm 1st Fairway Photo submitted by jrweber7 on 05/14/2020
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My favorite hole Photo submitted by TjXIII on 05/23/2019
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Photo submitted by Soxfan52 on 12/13/2015
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Photo submitted by adamspop1 on 04/08/2013
Group golfer
I tried to play here on 9/9, checked in with my Group Golfer voucher then went out to the putting green to get ready for my round. After about 20 minutes a large thunderstorm hit, I wasn’t able to get on the golf course at all! I waited for about 30 minutes and it didn’t look like it was going to lighten up anytime soon, so I went in to the pro shop to get a rain check where I was informed that they don’t give rain checks for group golfers, but the person in the pro shop handed me a business card and told me if I emailed Mr. Jason DeWildt he could give me a credit or something. Later that day I sent Mr DeWildt an email. I received no reply. On 9/30 I played at the Magnolia course with a bounce back coupon I received with the voucher. When checking in I expressed my disappointment at not receiving a reply to my email. The person in the pro shop took my name and phone number and assured me she would give the message to Mr. DeWildt. It is 10/10 and as of yet haven’t heard from Mr. DeWildt. The Disney courses are managed by Arnold Palmer Golf. From what I have heard and read about Mr. Palmer, if he were alive he would be very disappointed at the way his staff handles customer relations. The golf courses and the on course staff are excellent, but the management is why I have given only one star. When not hearing from Mr. DeWildt I emailed Group Golfer, by the end of the day I received a $39 credit on my Group Golfer account.
Terrible office staff at Palmer in Reunion
It was the first time playing this course. Nice layout. Was only able to do 9 holes, there was a huge back up. The double ahead of me quit on the 7th. The couple 2 groups ahead quit on the 8th. The single behind me quit on the 9th. I had to quit on the 9th. I went to office and LUIS and WILL office staff are completely useless . Worst customer service ever. They lied to justify the course back-up, The ranger approached and told me about the back up and told me he told Luis and Will, but will and Luis lied about it. They were more concerned of me listening to their lies and excuses than trying to listen to a customer and understand and have some sympathy on the issue. Luis told me he and will had been assistant manager for 15 yrs and they are never wrong. They even called security on me. Security never said anything to me, but when I am having a conversation with these 2 useless people, and all of the sudden security is next to me. If anyone has any questions a please call me @ 407 7654221 Alex Cabrera
The above review was posted by me to the incorrect golf course from my phone. It was meant for the Reunion Palmer course. The Disney Palm course which I have played many times is an excellent golf course, from their staff, conditions and experience on the course. They have always gone above and beyond to exceed every golf player expectations.
Disney is the best in everything
Hard to pick which Disney course is the best. In general always such a great time from when I arrive. Everyone me is super friendly from the officers at the gate to the bag drop staff to the pro shop
, and starter.
Course always in great condition, heavy rains the night before so few drenched areas. Greens were green, t boxes are a bit worn out after all of America picked up golf seems like it because of COVID.
Always fun to play here
Great Service
Wasn't the best aesthetic Disney Course but was in great shape. Look out for the overly friendly raccoons. They come after your food and are unafraid. Unsettling.
You’ve got to hand it to the Palm!
Disney World for golfers, that is the Palm Experience. Excellent congenital employees. Great service, and the course was in good shape.
Too much emphasis on pace of play here when it is not necessary
Enjoyed the golf but got frustrated with continually being told to pick up the pace by the marshall, or being sent messages to the cart computer to play faster.
We were four players and never more than 3-5 minutes behind pace. The players behind us were always a hole or two behind, so never waiting on us. Despite this we were told three time to play faster. Obviously their primary objective here is to get your money and get you off the course as quickly as possible. I would not play here again for this reason. I played Hawks landing and Shingle Creek and thoroughly enjoyed both courses and the relaxed atmosphere for the same cost as Disney Palm.
It’s Disney
Some tee boxes need work, course needs the rangers to have people fix there divots in the fairways the greens are good and growing in had fun will go again soon
Disney courses are always top notch. Course was in great shape.
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!