Palmetto GC
Aerial view from Palmetto Golf Course.
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3.2
394 Reviews (394)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
127
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
57
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
56.5%
Recommend this course
249 out of 394 reviews
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3.1
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.1
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
2.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.4
52.4%
Recommend this course
11 out of 21 reviews
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3.2
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.1
Value
2.9
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.5
52.4%
Recommend this course
22 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
Consistently friendly staff and a well-designed layout make this South Florida course a reliable choice for golfers of all skill levels. Greens and tee boxes hold up impressively well, with GPS-equipped carts adding a modern convenience to the round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6648 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.2

Palmetto Golf Course gets its name from the beautiful palmetto trees that line the fairways and meandering waterways. Although they add to the scenery, the trees double as a challenging element of the course since they can also affect shots. The golf course was designed by Dick Wilson, who has designed many other courses in the area. Water hazards come into play on 10 holes of the course, including the notable signature hole, which a 435-yard par-4. There are also sand bunkers strategically placed throughout. The Palmetto Golf Course facility boasts lighted practice facilities, including a practice putting green and driving range.

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Course Details

Year Built 1959
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Wilson (1959)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Crandon Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

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Reviews

3.2
394 Reviews (394)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 8
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst Course in Miami

I’ve played this course for years. They went through some renovations over the last 2 years. I guess in their mind that justifies DOUBLING the price. I promise you… it absolutely does not. Before shelling out $100 to play here, please realize this course used to be less than $50 to play in the morning in the weekend. Unless you enjoy a 5+ hour round, hitting balls off fairways full of dry patches and dirt, teeing off from God awful tee boxes, and putting on greens with weeds every other inch, do NOT play here.

There is 0 redeeming quality to the golf course. Other than the Sports Grille that’s on the property. Save yourself from experiencing the horrible conditions, pace of play, and grab yourself some special grille wings. That’s the only reason to ever visit Palmetto Golf Course nowadays.

It’s sad to see how poor this course has become. It used to be a great place for locals to play, catch quick twilight rounds for a good price, and enjoy some great food afterwards. If you’re looking for a tee time and consider this course please take my words into account. IT IS NOT WORTH IT. No matter how hard you want to play golf. Hit the range, or hit some balls in your backyard. I promise, you’re better off that way. If I could give this less than 1 star I would.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Poor Management

Course has TERRIBLE management, this is my Third time driving to this golf course that's easily 40 minutes away from me and finding out in the spot that they're is some sort of reason why I can't golf. So this time I tried to avoid any issues and called and asked what the rate was for 5pm. They said they had a "super twilight" rate of $47 after 4:45pm. So I figured PERFECT! When I finally get to the course after driving in traffic for almost an hour I get there at 4:50pm and go check in. They tell me in person that it's "only walking" after 4:45pm. So manager comes out and I tell him what's going on and if he could give me a cart this time since this information was not given to me when I called. He tells me he can't and that the ONLY lady at the desk at the time DID tell me that it was only walking. So the manager tells me l'm a lair to my face. Again... POOR MANAGEMENT.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
First Time Playing

Rain

Rain has put a damper on the surface. As a ways to go to recover probably be way better in about a month or so when the rain stops

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course will be back

Greens were in great shape and the course was fun. I will definitely be going back. Pace was slow due to the foursome ahead of us but beyond that it was good time and the course was in very good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout but poor management

The course is always in okay condition, always a lot of weeds. Greens have a lot of weeds too with some greens having a good amount of bare spots but to be expected with a Public course. My main complaint is the starter not doing a good job. (Older gentleman) Refuses to send people to the back 9 (which is empty )to start when the front 9 is backed up cause a huge backup. Not sure why he does this but last few times it has been the same older gentleman, this seems to happen.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens need some work, it’s in better shape than it used to be.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

I used to live in Miami and I am familiar with this course I was in town to meet family They installed new greens maybe 4 years ago and they are not looking good, weak and full of weeds.

Tees, fairways and slopes all weedy

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had a great round. Greens rolled fast, fairways in good shape. Pace was good. Back and forth layout means errant balls end up in other fairways. Sometimes have to wait for fairway to clear. A little pricey compared to previous pricing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough shape for the price

A lot of the holes didn’t even have a fairway. The rough and the area where the fairway was supposed to be were the same. Especially on the beautiful par 5 hole 18. Whole “fairway” was long crabgrass

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Condition underwhelming

Greens bad and inconsistant. Fairways not kept and shaggy. Golf carts foolishly restricted. Overpriced.

Not an enjoyable day.

Upside, staff very nice and accommodating.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible experience

Rude staff Range has mats and no distance flags were out. Course is not worth the price. Always regret going here but it’s closest one to my house. Prefer walking nine at briar bay. Nicer staff and in better shape.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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