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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4.4
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.7%
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44 out of 48 reviews
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4.4
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
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3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.7%
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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 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course

This is a great course and it is great shape. Totally worth to try.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is a must play!

My friend and I played the Palm Course on Friday afternoon and we both agreed that this was the most well maintained course we've played all year. The greens were pristine, flawless and rolled true. We highly recommend playing this course if your in Central Florida!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Disney totally knows what they are doing!

The Palm is a beautiful course, a great layout and in pristine condition. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. At the same time it was very playable despite the challenges but gives you a new found respect for the kind of golf that pros play every round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Everything you would expect from Disney

What a great experience. Everything you would expect from Disney. Fantastic greens. Beautiful layout. Great service.
the course itself is in great condition. The course can be tough if playing from the blues but much easier from the whites. I love the Kodak Moments on each hole telling you some of the history. I really enjoyed myself. I played til it was totally dark! Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great variety and ultra fast greens.

Plenty of variety requiring the golfer to shape the ball both ways. Greens had lots of contour and were extremely fast. The Par 3's were great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very Good Course but Crowded

I am a long-time admirer of the Disney Palm. It is a course I played frequently when I moved to Orlando in 1980. Over time it has become crowded and high-priced, so I seldom play there now. But when I found a great price on Golf Now, I booked it. I was joined on the first tee by another single.

The course is still terrific: The fairways are in good shape, the greens really, really fast, and it is a (mostly) serene setting for a round of golf. The course has generous fairways, but not much room in the rough before your ball finds water or swampy woods.

While I still think the course is great, the crowded conditions and slow play are not. Starting late in the day we cruised through the front nine, but then things got backed-up. There were just too many people packed-in, and the pace slowed to a crawl. I didn't enjoy the back nine so much. The bottom line for me is that I really like the Disney courses, but unless I'm with a foursome and have plenty of time, I'll most likely go elsewhere.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Very nice course with different holes.

Greens were fast but need some work. Playing a PGA stop is always nice. Played with daughter who is very good 13 yo. If ball is kept in fairway can score well at any level. Lots of sand bunkers off fairways and around greens. A player must have a short game here.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Interesting and fair test of shot selection but lots of divots on fairways

We opted to play the Palms after being informed of a 1 hour delay on Magnolia due to fog- our second weather delay this week. This also allowed us to play a 2-ball instead of the dreaded match up with another 2 players. Pace of play was perfect and we got round the 18 in just over 3 hours thanks to a swift pair in front of us. An interesting round with several holes where you had choose your club wisely to avoid water. Greens were quite fast but true and only disappointment was the number of divots in the fairways - how difficult is it for people to repair their divots after each shot ??

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

As all of the Disney courses it was a pleasure to play.

From the beginning until the end all was perfect. The fairways are in a very good condition and the staff was really frindly and helpful. Its a pleasure to play at such a place.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great condition

Professional Staff. Course is very well kept. A few very challenging holes with great character.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Excellent Course, very challenging when the wind is up.

Played from the Whites and this was a challenge specially at 50F and the wind up. Loved the layout and the challenge of putting your shots in the proper position to allow you the best chance for an approach shot. Overall great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent

All aspects of this course are 5 star especially staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has excellent views

I loved to play this course, it wasn´t crowded and I could enjoy the spectacular views it offers. The greens were quite fast! It was a little bit soggy because it rained all morning. The staff was vert friendly and kind.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful condition.

Given the fact the tee times were booked solid, the course layout is such that you felt like you we're the only ones playing. Had a wonderful day.
A recreational golfer on vacation needs a resource like GolfNow.com to find the best value for his money. In previous years I have used the dart system. Some good, some bad. Today, bullseye. Thank you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course.

Nice course but not one of the top five in Orlando.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

not a blade out of place

what a wonderful experience for my first time playing a Disney course. The conditions were fantastic, the only fault I could find (and this is a stretch) is that I was unable to hold my approach shots on the greens - probably my fault and not that of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A steal at $60 twilight through golf now

I shot 3 over my handicap, was in 12 bunkers but really enjoyed it,
Course in great condition, met Arnold Palmer as well which was the highlight of my day.
Par 5 with a 220yd carry over water for my 2nd shot was scary but great, play it you won't be disappointed

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great experience!

Friendly staff, great layout, excellent conditioned course. Real pleasure to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very Picturesque Course With Challenges

The Palms Course at Disney's World of Golf is an interesting and challenging golfing experience. The first challenge is to figure out how to get there. There are road signs on the Disney complex that say "Golf Courses" but they do not say which of their many golf courses the signs are referring to. However, once you find the course, a good time is probable.The employees are great and the couse has many tricky elevated greens that are guarded by traps and water. Choose the right club!
Enjoy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Best of the Disney courses.

Course was in superb shape. Greens were not overly fast but ran very true. Nice that each hole is separate from others with no houses or other distractions. Staff is friendly and helpful. I managed to get on for $59 which from what I can tell is a bargain. Cheapest Disney offering I've found is $89. Kudos to Golf Now Hot Deals.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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