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4.7
172 Reviews (172)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.8
97.3%
Recommend this course
162 out of 172 reviews
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4.6
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 20 reviews
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4.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 31 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 7171 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.7

The Palmer Course is just one of three championship courses at Geneva National Golf Club. The other two boast well known designers as well: Gary Player and Lee Trevino. All of the courses were carved from the lush countryside along the banks of Lake Como, the sprawling club is the second largest golf facility in Wisconsin. The Palmer Course is the most challenging of the three but the Player Course comes in at a close second. There is less water one this course but it still has a prominent presence throughout. The golf course begins with a tricky water hole, a par 3 that is crossed two by a meandering stream. The 17th is also memorable since it plays right along the lake. There are a few homes lining some of the fairways but they do not distract from the stunning scenery throughout the golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Arnold Palmer (1991) Ed Seay (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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
Dress code Proper golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Wisconsin (2024 #17) (2023 #17)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2023 #1)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2023 #7) (2021 #4)
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Reviews

4.7
172 Reviews (172)
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Handicap 10-14
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5.0
Previously Played

GN-Palmer

The course is in excellent condition right now. The greens were perfect, rolled true with some speed. Fairways are very nice as well. All in all they’re doing it right at GN, and they’re offering good rates as of late as well. The decision makers have their finger on the current pulse of the economy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Palmer Course

Always a challenge. Course in great shape. Rainy day, but we got it in

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Geneva National,Palmer

I highly recommend the facility, as they are always finding ways to best accommodate the customers! Geneva National is a MUST for anyone who golfs!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We had several groups ahead of us that had their carts locked up because they were in a restricted area. Really slowed the pace of play down. We had the same problem on hole 6 and we were on the path. These carts are great and the technology superb but at times they were SO tight to the yellow dots that it was really a problem. Just something to think about. Overall the course was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 199
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Palmer G National

This was Zach and my first time playing this course. The course fairways and greens were in primo shape. Excellent design layout with target golf a priority. This is the best of the three courses at GN, Greens were though playing this course for the first time because there are slops and many tiers on the greens. If u like to challenge your game this is the course to do it on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Golf Packages

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LAKE GENEVA, WI | Enjoy 4 nights’ accommodations at Geneva National Resort & Club and 3 rounds of golf at Geneva National Golf Club - Palmer, Player, & Trevino Courses.

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