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4.6
980 Reviews (980)
5 Stars
618
4 Stars
318
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
96.8%
Recommend this course
951 out of 980 reviews
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.7
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.9%
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92 out of 93 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 54
Length 2070 yards
Slope 113
Rating 51.8
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Palm Royale Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts No
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops, cut-offs or swimming attire. Collared shirt is required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis

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4.6
980 Reviews (980)
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great short iron course

Water,sand and ungelited greens in good condition. Pace of green very acceptable. Phil, Stuart & Ronnie very professional and personal starters.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course for couples who love the views as well as the golf

Palm Royale is our “go to” course for a late afternoon of fun but also challenging ( the water!) golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow moving day of golf that degraded the experience

This course sold too many tee times and it was way toooo sloooow. Waited at every tee for 5 minutes, hard to keep a rhythm

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Beautiful little course, but very short.

You can play all 18 holes in about 2 hours if the pace of play is good. Not only are all holes par 3's, but most are very short. There are plenty of traps to make it tougher. It's a fun little course to work on your more lofted irons.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well deserved reputation for excellence

It’s often said that this is the area’s best short course and that certainly true. Challenging terrain, hazards and varying distances make this course a delight. Excellent conditions plus beautiful surroundings. Helpful staff, too. A real winner if you are after a good short course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Enjoyable afternoon/course

Good mix of easy and somewhat challenging holes that require forced carries over water. Course was in good condition and the greens were fast and often undulating. A good time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Lovely gem

I've played this course twice this week when regularly scheduled rounds were cancelled due to recent flooding. The course is gorgeous and in pristine condition.

My only concern (keeping this at 4 stars) is that I wish there were some longer holes between 170-200 yards mixed with all the others around 100.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Par 3

The course was in perfect shape. The holes were very picturesque surrounded by mountains. There are many water features and sand traps but it is still a great place for practicing your short game.

Since the holes are all par 3, you have to expect to wait until the prior group clears the green. It was such a beautiful day wen we played that the waiting did not bother us and we were not in a hurry.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun par 3 course

This is a fun course with plenty of challenges. Pace of play is fine, and the folks who play here frequently are very friendly and are happy to help you with reading the greens. If you only have a couple of hours to play, you won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Very nice short course

It was better than I expected. Very nicely laced out in nice community, challenging short course, worth a try

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great little par 3 course

I was pleasantly surprised by the conditions of this course. Very nice greens and the staff was very friendly. A fun place to work on your short game!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

A nice par 3

I've played this course many times and I always enjoy it. It's always in great shape and a nice walk.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Nice looking course. Very short, most holes a wedge or nine. 4 of us played it in a little under 3 hours and were taking our time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable afternoon

The course is in great shape. The greens are excellent.

We had a great time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great par 3

What a great way to tune up the short game the holes all were in fantastic shape and lots of water. The bunkers were good but I think they need more around the greens. Pace was a bit slow we followed a twosome and they had a group of beginners in front of them who held everyone up. That’s golf though and it was a nice leisurely walk with no marshalls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great little par 3; excellent condition and challenging enough for short game practice. Great value!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great par 3 course

Walking only. Lots of up & down side hills. Great condition & very busy. Good challenge for the short irons. NOTE: Pro shop only takes credit card...NO Cash even for incidentals.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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