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2.8
676 Reviews (676)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
159
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
88
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.2
Layout
3.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.8
55.0%
Recommend this course
438 out of 676 reviews
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2.6
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
2
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3
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3
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1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.6
Value
2.6
Layout
3.3
Pace
2.8
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
35.3%
Recommend this course
6 out of 17 reviews
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2.8
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
3.1
Pace
3.2
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
50.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 38 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 64
Length 4545 yards
Slope 117
Rating 64.2
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Course Details

Year Built 2015
Fairways Tif-eagle Grass
Greens Celebration Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gordon G. Lewis (2015)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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 Appropriate golf attire

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2.8
676 Reviews (676)
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Reviews 5
2.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 01/06/2023

Hello. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great lil course

Sven was awesome! Jason was also awesome!!! Course is coming back from Hurricane Ian and is getting better every time I play. I suggest playing from the Long tees so you get your $$$ worth. Fun course and cold beer in the clubhouse! Will play again and again!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 12/22/2022

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing The Palms at Forest Lakes Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Back 9

The back 9 is deceptive. The par 3’s challenge one short game. New grass seed coming in good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Conditions

Course is in excellent condition. Staff did a fantastic job after hurricane IAN. Over seeding has taken beautifully too with tee boxes, fairways, approaches and green are all perfect. Highly recommend giving The Palms a try.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Value

Enjoyed playing in the Southeast Guide Dogs tournament on Saturday. Since the moment we arrived it was so well run! Course looked great. They have worked so hard on it since Hurricane Ian. Fairways were great, greens were great. Just love playing there. Sven and all the crew work so hard. It is a great place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Tournament Play

Played in tournament for Veterans and Service Dogs. The course was in great shape. I could clearly see the hard work the grounds staff have put into the course. The end of tournament meal was fantastic. Great cause great group of people

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 11/10/2022

We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 48
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough condition

I have to believe that the good reviews on this course were fabricated. Course conditions were horrible. . Rough is 50+ percent weeds. No management on course, and expensive drinks. Find another spot.

Conditions Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/07/2022

Hi,

We’re sorry to hear of your less-than-satisfactory experience and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies.

We value our customers' opinions and would like to make things right and determine how we can provide a solution that makes you smile.

Please contact us directly at the pro shop. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course improvement

The front 9 of the course was being seeded today; as a result the back 9 was used by all golfers. Making this adjustment will help the quality of the front 9. I love this course is making proactive changes to improve the overall quality of golf

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Palms is coming back!

Played the Palms last week and was really impressed with the condition of the greens and progress made after Ian and a devastating loss of the irrigation system for nearly the entire month of May. Sven and his team are making amazing progress and the greens are back to being fast, pretty smooth, and lush. They are sodding the problem areas and the sod is coming in nicely.

I challenge anyone to find a better course when looking at the complete picture of challenge, value, pace of play, friendliness of staff and comradery of players. The weekday games are the best in the county for players of all skill levels. Love, love, love the Palms at Forest Lakes!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great atmosphere

The fairways were in good shape. The greens are always improving. Staff is top notch!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

What a pleasure it is to be able to write a great review after The Palms suffered through a broken irrigation system and other course issues. Sven and the staff are working hard to rejuvenate and re-nourish the fairways and greens. It has noticeably improved and getting better all the time while they continue the process.

I have always been greeted by the staff with a smile, courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism. Great place for all ages, families, and those who want to play or practice solo or with friends. Their congenial atmosphere flows into the Thurs ladies league with a welcoming and fun group of ladies with mixed skill levels. Come and join us!

Range balls are reasonably priced as are the golf fees. It's not always easy to find a combined pitch and putt practice area and a water range! Perfect place to improve your skills, play 9 or 18, and enjoy a beer and snack after golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great fun

Greens continue to improve. Fairways are coming back nicely. Pace of play was excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Golf Course

The golf course was in good condition. Pace of play was excellent. Sven provided an update on the course maintenance and goals for the course. Beautiful day for golf

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