The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 64 | 4545 yards | 64.2 | 117 |
| Silver | 64 | 3941 yards | 63.1 | 115 |
| Blue (W) | 64 | 3443 yards | 62.0 | 113 |
| Yellow (W) | 64 | 2731 yards | 61.0 | 111 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 63.4/113 W: 66.9/118 | 283 | 335 | 490 | 196 | 400 | 392 | 124 | 360 | 358 | 2938 | 177 | 241 | 166 | 145 | 170 | 164 | 80 | 163 | 301 | 1607 | 4545 |
| Silver M: 59.0/101 W: 62.8/109 | 272 | 276 | 463 | 134 | 303 | 364 | 113 | 309 | 338 | 2572 | 156 | 209 | 129 | 125 | 150 | 154 | 66 | 145 | 235 | 1369 | 3941 |
| Turquoise W: 59.5/100 | 226 | 237 | 439 | 117 | 287 | 322 | 100 | 289 | 294 | 2311 | 139 | 173 | 113 | 103 | 127 | 106 | 51 | 126 | 184 | 1122 | 3433 |
| Junior W: 58.2/98 | 183 | 169 | 392 | 74 | 268 | 234 | 100 | 189 | 279 | 1888 | 104 | 173 | 73 | 59 | 58 | 78 | 40 | 114 | 144 | 843 | 2731 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 14 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 64 |
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Poorly managed
Any course that allows for pros teaching on each hole lacks respect for paying customers. Never again will we go there.
Disappointed
When we arrived, we were told to see the starter, who might start us on the back nine because of a big group on the front. Got to the starter's stand and he'd left for the day. Went to the back nine, and there was a significant slow down by the group ahead. By hole twelve we saw this was not going to improve, so went around them. Did not help. Began to notice the danger at a few holes where the fairways of one hole were adjacent to the tee boxes on the next. Parking lot and cart paths were crushed shells and sand. Would not want to play here when it had recently rained. Though inexpensive, probably won't play here again.
Disorganized
Staff disorganized. Greens good but fairways in rough shape. Bare in many spots.
Enjoyable Sarasota Short Course
This course was a little less challenging than I would have liked. It's not very long, and although there are some water hazards to deal with, it is very easy to manage for an intermediate golfer like me. The front 9 is a good layout but the back 9 is mostly par 3s. The fairways were good and the greens were in excellent condition. I wound up playing with some regulars there and that was very enjoyable. The round took about 3 hours which was great. The clubhouse isn't plush but is very functional with a very nice bar, patio and modest pro shop. I will probably play there again.
Safety
Only reason why I wouldn't recommend this course to a friend is the nearness of the next tee to last greens was a little scary. Especially on the back....
Review of Palms Golf Course.
We played the Palms G C twice this week. The course was in good shape. It has several water hazards near most holes. We enjoyed our golf and would return.
Nice facilities
We played there 3 times. The 3rd time was very slow. It took 4 hoirs for the round,the previous 2 rounds were completed in 3 hours. Course could use a ranger. Other than that the course was very enjoyable,loved the aqua range. The staff was very very courteous.
Great course
I brought three friends today and everyone liked the course. The staff was very friendly and our lunch was delicious. We have booked a tee time for next week and look forward to playing here again soon. We played the course in three and a half hours and the pace of play was perfect. We will telling our friends about our great experience and will be back soon.
Short game
Many par 3's, if you are looking for target golf and short iron work this is a great spot. Narrow landing areas and decent greens.
Awful experience
My wife and I quit after 4 holes. I can't understand how this had 3.5 stars when I booked it. We were 4 twosomes waiting or playing on three of the four holes we played. Most of them were beginners. I rarely complain publicly about things but the experience was unacceptable. Even the hot dog was overcooked. Save your money.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Pace of play was very SLOW. Shortage of carts. I would not play this course again. At 4 stars, it is grossly overrated.
This course was the worst course I have played through Golf Now t box right next to greens where people could get hurt. T boxes next to high traffic where we actually Hurd slamming of brakes I try to play at least 4 stars and this course was not even a 2 star
Thank you for your review of our Golf Course. We apologize for your poor experience at our course. As we are a new course to the market we appreciate feedback from our guest's on how to improve our facility. Please contact Sven Nelson, General Manager at snelson@palmsatforestlakes.com. I would like the opportunity to listen more to your comments and hopefully get you back out to play. All The Best.
Good morning,
We appreciate the review of our golf course. We also apologize for your dissatisfaction with your round. We would like the opportunity to have you come back out and try us again. Please contact me as I would like to talk with you about this experience. Thank you, Sven Nelson - General Manager - snelson@palmsatforestlakes.com. Best Regards