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3.0
664 Reviews (664)
5 Stars
114
4 Stars
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3 Stars
157
2 Stars
97
1 Stars
85
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.4
Layout
3.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.0
64.6%
Recommend this course
434 out of 664 reviews
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3.1
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
42.9%
Recommend this course
3 out of 7 reviews
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3.0
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.4
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
65.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 35 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 64
Length 4545 yards
Slope 117
Rating 64.2
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The Palms Golf Club at Forest Lakes
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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

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

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3.0
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Reviews 6
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes.

Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/25/2022

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 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of water

Every hole has water so It’sa bit difficult. Bring lots of balls. Greens were very fast

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gypie

Course was in less than average. Hardly any grass in fairways and rough was nothing but mowed down weeds. No indications where there was a creek in the fairways. Took over 4-1/2 hrs to play a short course. Fairways were too close to each other as balls were always being hit in over or behind you.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/24/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, Gypie. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 12
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible course

You should have this course in GolfNow

I played with a couple and they share the same concerns

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/24/2022

Hello,

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 10
1.0
Verified Purchaser

All around bad

Very poor layout. The course was in bad shape. I will never go back!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/24/2022

Hello! Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/24/2022

Hello!. 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent Challenging Course

Staff is very friendly and goes out of their way to make it a pleasant experience. This course offers challenges like narrow fairways and several water hazards. This is a great place to tighten up your game and enjoy a beautiful day in Florida. Because it is a popular place to play, tees times vary everyday and depending on pace of golfers you could be held up by slower golfers. There is several seniors who play this course regularly and move it along. It is the new golfer to the course that may times slow up play. I recommend this course if you are seeking a friendly staff, pleasant experience, and cost for play is reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/18/2022

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 Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice little course

Very friendly staff. A nice little course. Needs a little grooming and some water. It was very dry. Good value.

Thanks

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/16/2022

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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden gem!

Perfect location, great course, good value. Aquatic driving range an added bonus. Our group had varying levels of skill yet we all enjoyed challenging play. Overall 5 stars from me

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course great shape

The greens are smooth and fast and fairways are in great shape, employees are friendly and knowledgeable i will continue playing there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old and neglected

Read reviews and knew we were in for a mixed bag. Course itself is interesting but front is in terrible shape and shorter back nine is downright dangerous. Greens were decent. Won’t return.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/15/2022

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 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/15/2022

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 Golf Club At Forest Lakes.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/15/2022

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 Golf Club At Forest Lakes.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in bad shape

The course is understaffed . The greens were brown . The fairways are bare with no real fairway grass. Cart paths are all dirt and in bad shape. Club hose and lounge is small, former doublewide . Have played it several times bedore hopi g it would get better. It hasn’t and I wont be Playing it again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/15/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 01/31/2022

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. 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 Golf Club At Forest Lakes.

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