Disney's Palm Course: #6
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4.4
969 Reviews (969)
5 Stars
496
4 Stars
344
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
90.8%
Recommend this course
874 out of 969 reviews
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4.6
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
95.7%
Recommend this course
44 out of 46 reviews
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4.4
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
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
969 Reviews (969)

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 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience

From the check in, to the beverage service on the course, the experience was superb. Disney has done a great job with their employees. I will be back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful experience

We played the Palm course, and what a superb day we had. The course was in great shape, and the attention to detail everywhere was noticeable. The staff were friendly, and the GolfNow price of just $45 for a morning tee time, made it great value for money. This is worth at least double that. We would strongly recommend playing any of the Disney courses, and you won't be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is challenging but fun...

This course is challenging and difficult at times, with lots of bunkers and water on many holes. The course was in excellent condition from the tee box to the greens, but what else should be expected from a course which hosted many PGA events.

There are signs on most holes listing players and describing special rounds they played in past years. Several holes list Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and other players like Vijay Singh, and Davis Love III.

This course has nice features likes GPS in carts, drinking water near several tee boxes, and a fully stocked beverage cart which seemed to be around several times on each side.

Finally, watch out for the seven foot, three legged alligator around hole 17...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A must play for everyone.

Love this course and is well maintained. Greens and Fairways are in excellent condition. Layout is challenging but overall a lot of fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Course

The course is in great shape and plays very well. Great layout that keeps you thinking.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very interesting course

as always Disney does a good job.They did everything to make us feel special.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the course is great.

I went with my son, we enjoy this course every time we come to Orlando.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course to play in Orlando

The last time I played this course Disney was still managing it. This time, I noticed a few changes with the new management. The course itself was in good shape except for about 5 or 6 greens that were is poor condition with several bare patches. The greens were fast and cut tight. Fairways, rough and tees were in generally good shape.
There are only two water and ice machines on the course, one on the front and one in the back nine. The front side machine was not working The beverage cart makes the rounds and it wasn't hot the day we played, so it was workable.
I would recommend the course to others because its a good layout but I would expect the greens to be in better shape for the greens fee you will pay to play it.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Beautiful course!

Has everything you would expect to have from a PGA level course. Very well maintained & fast greens. Staff was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

very good layout

played here on recommendation. unfortunately the greens were battered, played 9 courses on our florida trip and this was by far in the worst condition

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fair and enjoyable round of golf

Teed off as a twosome in the afternoon following the mens and womens MAAC tournament play in the morning. A nice enjoyable round of golf. Some of the greens had minimal diseased areas but the rest of the course was in great shape. Booked through GolfNow making it a great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

If it rains it'll be a long day on the course...

The experience at the Palm was great. Great staff, price, and layout. The only reason it received a 4* was for the length of the round. I tee'd off at 2:12 and didn't finish until 7. The main reason for this was the cart path only rule instilled after a few days of rain. So if it rains, just be prepared to be out there for a while.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Not What I Remember

Slow play for a mid-afternoon time slot. Greens were a little beat up otherwise the course was in good shape. Rough cut pretty well. Wind does come into play. Magnolia is probably the better choice.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great layout

Disney is always a little over priced, but they do have great golf courses. I was a little disappointed that 1/3 of the greens had dirt spots on them. A battle with fungus, which happens often in Orlando. Other than that, professional caliber course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Challenging, but playable by all....

Great deal/value right now through GolfNow for local residents. Course is in very good condition given the time of year and all the tourist traffic it's had over the winter. Greens just a little beat up by people who are down for a week and just don't care about fixing ball marks, but even so, they're fast and true.

Challenging layout that everyone can enjoy, IF they play the right tees. Some forced carries, but again, nothing that's going to be out of line if you're playing where you should be. Pace of play can sometimes be an issue at the resort courses, but we got around in just over 4 hours.

Overall a great value for the locals right now!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

must play

Just what you would expect from disney
course was in great condition
a very fair test of your game

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful trek back to nature

Course is in great condition and the added nature setting makes for a excellent round, whether you're having a good or bad round!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging yet fair course for the mid handicapper.

Just the right amount of water/sand/woods to make it challenging, yet open fairways to make it enjoyable. However, I played in mid-April 2013 and some greens needed attention. Through GolfNow reservations, I played for 50% off the regular rate which made it a great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

the happiest turf

beautiful scenery and layout, challeging, the only negative was hearing the Disney racetrack nearby!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 496
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 10 Contributor

Best of the Disney courses. Play can be slow.

Best of the Disney courses. Narrow fairways and shot making required. Can play slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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