Disney's Palm Course: #6
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4.4
968 Reviews (968)
5 Stars
496
4 Stars
343
3 Stars
76
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
90.7%
Recommend this course
873 out of 968 reviews
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4.4
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.8%
Recommend this course
44 out of 49 reviews
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4.4
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.7%
Recommend this course
55 out of 62 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

4.4
968 Reviews (968)

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 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice course

Very cool morning! Issue with GolfNow booking - staff said for FL residents only, but specifically booked one online that was not restricted. Allowed me to play with reservation but "warned" me this was a one time pass. Did not need the attitude first thing particularly since this was between course and GolfNow. I know I booked non-res. Decent course, very wet but greens still nice, good speed and true. Decent at the rate payed but would not want to pay higher.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the money

So many Orlando courses in the $80-$120 range are beat up, have slow pace and are not worth the money. The Palm course is challenging yet fair. Course was in excellent condition. Starters are knowledgeable and professional.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very nice course

We had a very enjoyable day playing a really nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great for a quick round at Disney

The Palm is a great option for playing a relaxing round in between visiting the parks. There are lots of signs encouraging fast play, which I appreciate, but the fast play encouragement and lack of places to relax at the turn or after the round make it feel like they want you to get off the course and back to the Magic Kingdom. This may have been because it was the off-season though and perhaps there is more to the off-course experience in the summer months or other busy times. I really enjoy the back nine here, and the conditions were excellent!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Oh no Mickey

Very disappointed, teed off at 1410 and in 4 hours managed 16 holes, conditions were fair, from muddy to dry. Greens were terrible with drainage marks. Also couldn't have my wife ride with me as I was told I was put in with 3 other golfers. When I get to first tee off I am paired with twosome and I was alone in cart. I get you would rather have four golfers, but don't lie!!!! All in all very disappointed, this was not the happiest place on turf. Don't bother

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
e915ff2b-65f1-526d-b03a-5fd78740e332
Commented on 03/11/2016

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 facilities and services that your experienced. 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 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 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tough but fun

We enjoyed this course. The turf is much different than I'm used to, but we eventually got the hang of it. Had to rent clubs because mine didn't get there, so that added to my difficulty, I'm sure. They have Taylor Made for rentals, and I did not love them. Staff is super friendly, but of course it is, you're in Disney World! I would recommend trying this course if you're in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A nature lover's delight

Although I played horribly, I really enjoyed the course layout and peace and tranquility of this course. A true nature lover's dream, we encountered deer, wild turkey, and assortment of birds and a couple of alligators for extra measure. The greens were pro quality fast but true and in great shape considering the amount of play they receive. Lots of well maintained sand traps and plenty of water hazards to go around. A good test of golf but a bit "pricey". I'll play it again when the rates are a little lower during the off season.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good test and great location

Great Disney experience always , this was the final leg of the Disney threesome , the only downside was the speed of the greens compared to the other 2 , much slower
Speed of play was good
Need to drive the ball well and in the correct part of the fairway

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Play Disney Palm

Fantastic course layout and immaculately maintained. Very scenic with lots of wildlife.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not enough for the price

The staff were anything but friendly. The course was in ok shape, but ok is 40 dollars not 105$ their are to many other exceptional courses to waste your money here. It's a 40 dollar course and staff that charges 105 because they pay for the Disney logo. Save your money and go somewhere else.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

A really great course but slow drainage

This course is fabulous!!! and easily deserves 5 stars, when not wet. The only reason to downgrade to 4 stars is because the course was wet after overnight rains, thereby necessitating |"cart paths only" conditions. Standing water on most fairways and, because of the cart path only - made it difficult walking the course. Otherwise GREAT

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful course

While I am not as well traveled aa many reviewers, I found this course to be the nicest I have ever played. I intend to make this an annual stop.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Poor Golf Course Management

First let me say that I did not play the Palm Golf Course today but was there as spectator hoping to watch my nephew play in a Florida Junior Tour event. I was accompanied by my elderly Dad who was just as excited as me to see his grandson play in his final golf tournament of the year, the Tour Championship. Being elderly, my Dad is unable to walk long distances and needed to have a golf cart to ride in. The worker at the course told me no carts were available for spectators even though I was more than happy to pay for it. I found this to be a bit hard to believe since the nearly 100 golfers who were playing in this event were walking and didn't need use of the golf carts. As I was leaving, I noticed long rows of carts that were not being used. The workers told me the carts were reserved for the golfers and that they could not spare even one of them. It was very unfortunate that my Dad and I were not able to watch the golf tournament and I was very disappointed with lack of service we received. I have great respect for Mr. Palmer and all of his accomplishments but can't understand why he would want his name associated with this bunch. What would Mr. Palmer think if he showed up to watch his grandson play in a golf tournament and received this kind of treatment?

Friendliness Poor
e915ff2b-65f1-526d-b03a-5fd78740e332
Commented on 03/11/2016

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 facilities and services that your experienced. 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 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 115
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course has excellent greens

Course was in typical Disney condition-excellent. Fairways were cut tight and greens were very fast

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice course to play

i like the old layout much better than the revised one

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Outstanding

Course is in great shape. Played for first time in two years. They put money into the course and it shows. I was a twosome and we were able to tee off on our own. A 3hr round made it that much better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely outstanding!

We had an absolutely outstanding day, everything was perfect! I would love to play there again. If I had to pick fault with something then it would be the price of the beer! As I can't think of anything at all wrong with the golf!

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

Palm course

This was a fun course wildlife and all. I would say if you have the time get out and play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great experience

Really enjoyed my day at the Palms golf coarse. The course was in great shape and the views during the day were awesome. Would recommend playing this course while visiting the area.

Lee

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome golf facility

One of best courses in FL
A must play when in Orlando

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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