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3.0
689 Reviews (689)
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
163
2 Stars
102
1 Stars
89
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.2
Layout
3.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.9
60.5%
Recommend this course
449 out of 689 reviews
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3.0
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
56.7%
Recommend this course
17 out of 30 reviews
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3.1
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.2
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
57.1%
Recommend this course
20 out of 35 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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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

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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3.0
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Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Okay for Sarasota starter courses

So far during my month stay in Sarasota, this course and the green fees match. Average fees and average course. I golfed with another guy who drives up 1-2 times per week to play the course. He, too, refuses to pay over $100 to play a decent course. I have booked another tee time at the Palms.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Beginner Golf Course

With some challenging fairways and lots of Par 3s it is a good course to improve your game. Friendly staff and flexible tee times make this a must play golf course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Me and my wife played recently. First did not realize it was an executive course. Course not in good shape. Greens small and. Not good. Probably won’t play again

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

The staff is filing and courteous!

Fine if you just wanna go out and bang some balls around!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Executive 18

If you are looking for a quick 18 then this is great - keep in mind it is an executive course but was fine and was able to get around quickly

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Don’t waste your money. Course is in very rough shape. Staff was rude. Though it is cheaper than most courses it is not worth it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Backyard Golf at it worse

Playing Golf between houses somewhere in the backyards.

A flight with 6 Players jumpt in Front of us at hole 3….. so we were waiting and waiting ( in the Backyards).

Was Not worth the Money and Time we spent

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Online pictures do not match course conditions

Very disappointed by the condition of the course. Fairways were thin and weedy. Doesn't appear they are irrigated. Greens are distressed with several problem spots. I'm not sure when the online pictures were taken but they do not resemble the condition of the course at all.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/30/2024

Hello, parpat62. 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 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

NO COURTESY GOLFERS

A regular group goes out on Sunday mornings so you can't out til after 10am.

the groups include sixsomes and they won't let singles play through. Slow play as they all think they are pros so they have to play from the tips.

What a joke!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/30/2024

Hello, 7k19VlTBTaBuDHjSr0uF. 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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in very poor condition

Narrow course with a jungle if you hit anything off center. Fairways were basically weeds. Greens were in poor condition with some spots without grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/22/2024

Hello, u314159345653. 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
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 04/22/2024

Hello, Johanne50. 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 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/22/2024

Hello, goodallp. 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.

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