Disney's Palm Course: #6
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4.4
941 Reviews (941)
5 Stars
477
4 Stars
340
3 Stars
72
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
24
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
91.9%
Recommend this course
847 out of 941 reviews
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4.5
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
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0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.2%
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23 out of 27 reviews
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4.5
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
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3 Stars
3
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.8%
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67 out of 73 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 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
941 Reviews (941)

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 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course was in Surprising Very Good Shape

A month or two ago, we played the sister course, Magnolia. It was in disappointing shape. The Palm course was in very good shape-tees, greens, traps, fairways! Very enjoyable round in ideal conditions. Play was a little slow at times. Staff was helpful and friendly. Looking forward to going back soon!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Public Course Value in Orlando

The Palm is the best value for the money in Orlando. The fairways, bunkers, and rough are all well kept. The greens are receptive, but fast and roll true. The course layout is challenging, but fair, with a lot of beautiful scenery and an abundance of wildlife. I would highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly, excellent course.

From the bag drop to picking then, the experience was great. Even the pro shop cashier told corny jokes and made us feel welcome. Truely a magical experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, Great condition

We arrived late due to traffic. We were able to get a tee time 40 minutes later than we booked. Course is reasonably busy, a twosome in front of us, pace was a little bit slow but acceptable, a 3-some after us. The course is in great condition, green can be faster, nice to see the wild animals (deers, rabbits, etc). Really enjoy the round!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf course

Loved the course. Played by myself...done in 1.5 hrs. I'll be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointing

Poor condition. Fairways hard and dry. Bunkers need edging. Greens hard and not receptive.

Cart girl unfriendly.

Seems Disney has the attitude not to put money into course and people will still come

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/24/2017

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 service that our Palm courses presented you. We hope that you will play 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 your experience further with our management level staff, please email us at disneygolfreservations@palmergolf.com

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

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Loved the palms

First time plaing in orlando so had play disney. The palms course was awesome, great layout, course conditions were great tees, fairways, greens were all perfect really enjoyed the greens smooth good speed not fast not slow and very receptive. Would have loved to replay but they were crowded and replay rate is to high. Staff was super nice. We did a 2 day pass to get discounted rated about $110 each round. This course was worth it. Played magnolia second day its prob not worth $110 maybe $75 . Play the palms its great

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Waste of time

Palm Course was overbooked. Pro shop said to start on#10. Starter in his infinite wisdom started on 1 even though a shotgun went off on the front nine. 4 groups on each hole ,1 on green ,1 fairway, 2 on tee. Mouse needs competent people running the ship. We did get a refund though. Been to the Mouse's courses twice and both lousy experiences. Never again.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
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Commented on 03/11/2017

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

Our course this past Thursday experienced a large event play during the morning hours, that delayed the start of afternoon play, and our staff were attempting to accommodate everyone as close to their originally scheduled start time as possible. We apologize if there was a mistake made in sending you off at the time we did.

If you would like to discuss your experience further with our management level staff, please email us at disneygolfreservations@palmergolf.com

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

palm review

decent course over all, but not for $130.00. that is a $65 course anywhere, expected a nicer course for that money dissappointed wont play again! staff couldnt be nicer!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/10/2017

I don't quite get what you mean Bobby??? I have played all three at Disney quite a few times Edna staff it's absolutely positively spot on dead on and very very graciously nice with my visits. . . I took the kids and the grandkids does Disney for a week and I played every other day then I would meet him at one of the parks I called for a ride and the assistant Pro said he would take me to the park very very nice of him then the next time I went was the day after next and he was working the counter gave me the keys and the receipt I should go play enjoy it on me. . I thinking any positively truly turned down a $50 tip he said he appreciates my company preciation becoming their to Play. . . And put me with two golfers that can poke it straight we all scored well. . played the good money game and I came off with $65 in my pocket when I walked off the 18th green. . . Going to visit the In-laws in April and I'll probably play all three in those two weeks. . So I can get with your brother on your little review

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace slow

Course seems to be in reasonably good shape, especially greens and t-boxes. The area around the greens was quite tight, making chipping difficult. This seems different from when Disney ran the courses. Pace was very slow.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Happiest Golf in the world

Staff was so friendly

Played by myself with my daughter in tow

Usually I play poorly when a single stuck behind a foursome

Staff was so friendly I was so relaxed ended up shooting 80 which is not a great score for me but usually in that situation I shoot mid 89s

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Top Ten Courses in Central Florida

This is my 5th or 6th time playing the Palm and it never disappoints me. The course is always in amazing condition, pin placements are always different and the management is spot on. I personal say this course is in my Top Ten best courses to play in Central Florida.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

We payed the front nine in a regular pace of 2 hours and then on #10 hit a wall of 3 groups on a par 5.. Needless to say we chose to leave because it was already 5 pm.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best of the mouse courses

Great layout great pace of play. 4 hours on a Saturday morning. Friendly professional starter. Wish they had a cart girl. Water and food ridiculously high priced. Got to feed the rat. Grass on the fairways cut a bit too tight. Greens perfect with subtlle and difficult breaks. Traps come into play every hole. Much better layout than the magnolia course. Get the feeling u r on a PGA tract.

When u can get a fair rate on line. Grab it. You won't be sorry.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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