Disney's Palm Course: #6
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4.4
919 Reviews (919)
5 Stars
462
4 Stars
335
3 Stars
72
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
94.2%
Recommend this course
829 out of 919 reviews
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4.4
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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4.6
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.2%
Recommend this course
77 out of 80 reviews
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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
919 Reviews (919)

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Windy weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 305
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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