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2.9
687 Reviews (687)
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
215
3 Stars
163
2 Stars
102
1 Stars
89
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
3.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.9
57.3%
Recommend this course
447 out of 687 reviews
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3.0
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
53.6%
Recommend this course
15 out of 28 reviews
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3.1
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.2
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
55.3%
Recommend this course
21 out of 38 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff consistently earns high praise for their welcoming, helpful approach to every golfer who visits. Affordable pricing and a quick 18-hole round make this course an outstanding value for beginners and regulars alike.

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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

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage
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2.9
687 Reviews (687)
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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great morning

Had another great time golfing this morning at The Palms. Course conditions continue to improve. A great experience!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One problem with this course

I’ve been playing this course for years I like the course I like the price I like the size of it the problem has always been no matter when you make a teatime there is no starter so you can have a 10 o’clock teatime and get to the first tee box at 10 o’clock but there are two other groups already waiting to go out They just let them go whenever they want rather than saying tee off 10 minutes from now another problem is some of the groups will have five or six people summon carts and some walkers if you get behind them it’s gonna take you all day I am usually in a twosome and we play fairly fast I love the staff there I just wish rather than saying go ahead and go out to everybody they would honor the tee times and if somebody shows up for a 1020 when I am there at 10 they tell them you’re gonna have to wait 20 minutes or tell me to wait if I am 10 minutes early no problem

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/21/2022

Hi gatorpete,

Let us first say that we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. We work hard to create an enjoyable experience so you can focus on enjoying yourself and let us do the rest. We also want to thank you for your honest and constructive criticism of the course.

We are going to escalate your review to our team in charge and do everything we can to improve before your next game.

Thank you for visiting and playing at The Palms at Forest Lakes Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Pace of Play

Pace of play was very good today. Greens continue to improve. Staff friendly and professional.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/19/2022

Hello, gatorpete. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing The Palms at Forest Lakes Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Golf

Course is challenging. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Pace of play was good. Grounds staff clearly working hard to improve all aspects of the course. Will definitely play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Course

I play here 1-2 times a week. It is a challenging course for an average golfer. Green’s continue to improve. Staff are very nice. Good course at a reasonable price.

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

The course is in great condition.

The Palms has continuosly improved through the summer and gets better week by week. The greens are medium fast and rolling true. It's fun hitting off fairways with lush mowed grass. If you haven't played it recently, you owe it to yourelf to give try now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/14/2022

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Island driving range -- clubhouse oasis

Great management and pricing make this fun local course a frequent choice. While not one of the tour stops, The Palms at Forest Lakes here in Sarasota has variety and challenge and a proper clubhouse atmosphere to put a smile on any golfer.

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

Improving Conditions

The course continues to improve. Despite a pump failure earlier in the year, the staff have been diligent in their attempt to turn things around. Sven openly communicates about the plans moving forward and goals of the course. Always a pleasant experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

City Golf

The Palms Golf Course is what my husband and I call city golf. You have to cross a busy road between the front and back nine and listen to sirens and traffic here and there on the course. Other than that, this course is in fair shape for an inexpensive round of golf. The general manager was friendly and extra helpful in preparing us for the course. We made it through 11 holes in the heat when the storms came in and we felt we had gotten our money's worth. I was on the fence about whether I would recommend it to a friend. It is better than Village Green Golf Club down the street but still a little rough. If you get a good rate, try it out.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/08/2022

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes!

Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Friendly Golf Course

The pace of play was very good today. The greens continue to improve. Clubhouse and grounds staff are very friendly and professional.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Big Improvements

The staff is always friendly and accommodating. There have been big improvements to green conditions since the spring as well as the rest of the course. Complete turnaround. You can not find a better deal and it's in the middle of town basically. Hidden gem

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

another great day here at the Palms

Nice day, friendly, helpful staff. Second time here in 2 days.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Greens look good

Greens are coming back nicely since the course's water pump went down over the summer. Staff has done a tremendous job

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The Palms Golf club at Forest Lakes

Fun course, - 1st 9 holes like any other course - back 9 with lots of par 3s like an Executive course. Good layout and very friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Course with GREAT People!

This is a good little course that has had some growing pains this summer due to some sprinkler issues. That being said, it has recovered well and gets better every single day. The fairways are narrow which makes it challenging and fun. It’s a walkable course with a great layout. The very active women’s league is so welcoming to all players and has really grown in numbers over the past year. It’s a course you’ll want to try!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Love coming here

I love playing this course. It is very tricky to play.. The greens are improving from the summer and can’t wait for fall. Sven is such a nice guy, very professional and really tries to accommodate all golfers!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great neighborhood course.

The Palms is a very beginner friendly course, though it also possess very challenging and accurate shots for the pros. Walk it, ride it, just plain fun. Sven and the staff have great costumer service!

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

Great staff

Staff is very friendly. Course is improving with every passing week. Great women’s league. Very accommodating and would highly recommend for an enjoyable round of golf.

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