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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UGH! Photo submitted by Caseyblue on 02/23/2023
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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
Feb 2024 - Great Conditions, Tough Layout
Course was in fantastic shape except for several thin spots off the fairways. After playing in the Orlando area for 2 weeks, this was the only course where the greens would hold approach shots. Greens were in great shape and rolled true. My only complaint was the bunker sand inconsistency; sand in some, flour in others. Bring your straight driver if you decide to play this PGA-level design.
Outstanding Staff
First played here in 1971 when it opened. It was a premier course then but the layout is very resort like now There is construction of new hotels and roadways nearby. It's very noisy and seems congested. The front nine is nondescript with the first 3-4 holes near the construction and roadways. The back nine is much more picturesque with 4 holes surrounding a lake finishing with a tough par four 18th hole. The staff is outstanding. The "clubhouse" seems to be somewhat makeshift building with just a simple pro shop, smallish locker room / bath room. The only food is the on course cart and a outdoor walk up type sandwich counter. The course was in respectable shape with the greens being probably a 9 - 10 on the stimp (not fast by any means). We played in 4:20. The pace of play was amazing considering its a crowded resort and long distances from green to tee in some cases. As public tracks go in central Florida it's respectable but better courses within 30 minutes for sure.
Brest golf course
Be careful, the link for the direction to the golf course in the confirmation email is wrong.
Well designed challenge
First time playing Disney Palm after playing Disney LBV. Palm is a more traditional golf course that will test your skills having hosted PGA events in the past. Interesting historical signs at each tee box. The last 5 holes are a treat, well designed scenic and tough. Pace of play was very slow and didn't get 18th hole in but at $60 what a bargain.
Disney tee time
Decided to play on my birthday. Got a deal on golf now to play at 2.20. Managed 16 holes. First 9 good but back 9 slow. Course not in best condition so glad we didn’t pay top money
So Slow!
4 hours 50 mins not good, no course Marshall and course was so wet. Got paired with a couple who took up golf 12 months ago, neither could hit a golf ball….I mean everyone has to start somewhere, they were great company but a golf course this hard should check for players ability in my view!
Great course
Great course in excellent condition. Pace of play was a little slow at times but overall not bad especially considering it was a holiday. Staff is very friendly and rental clubs were nice.
Lots of Divots
Beautiful course have played it before but not as impressed this time. Sooo many divots and even though they don't repair them looks like they haven't been picked up for many days. Expected a bit more from Disney property. Kind of like finding garbage on Main Street in Disney World. Slightly Over priced.
Favorite
The Palm is my favorite course at Disney World. Greens were in great shape and the raps were all raked and fluffy. Beautiful golf course and lots of fun to play.
Lovely Course
Strikes a great balance of excellent quality and reasonably challenging. If you miss the fairway, you lose your ball. Very high quality of maintenance and lovely staff. Good walking course.