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Conditions
2.6
Value
3.4
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 7002 yards
Slope 128
Rating 73.0

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2018.

West Palm Beach Golf Course has hosted a variety of tournaments since opening in 1947, some that have included famous players such as Arnold Palmer. This historic course stands out from all of the area's public courses. Unlike Florida's many flat courses, West Palm Beach has an undulating terrain that provides interesting elevation changes. The course features elevated tees and greens and rarely is there a flat lie. The rolling hills are covered with native vegetation, palm trees, and mature pines and oaks. There is also no water to be found on the golf course, another rare occurrence in this area. In 2009, the course underwent a major renovation that made it environmentally friendly. There is also a full grass driving range and large practice area that overlook West Palm Beach Golf Course.

Course Details

Year Built 1947
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Wilson (1947) Mark McCumber (2009)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant
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3.0
464 Reviews (464)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

great design

classic design with lots of elevation changes for a florida course. fairways are a little rough

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Greens punched

Forget a boud it for another week or so. The greens were punched so your putter should stay in your bag. Unless you hit within 3 feet, there's not a chance of making a putt. The ball bounced more than a jack rabbit. It has been over a year since they tore down the clubhouse, so there is no 19th hole. It is a shame for a municipal course in WEST PALM BEACH not to have a clubhouse, or even signs of building one. It could easily turn into a trailer park .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

This is where old golf courses go to die.

Bottom of the barrel facility, but very nice people and it is cheap. No amenities, carts are from the 1970's, course is as beat up as the carts. Hint: The pro shop is in a trailer.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Okay Muni Course

The course has no water, having been drained and filled with sand some years ago. So there is little penal result of a so-so shot. The fairways are burnt in some areas and the sand is very soft, but the greens roll true and quick. An okay muni at a fair price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/07/2015

The course is built on the dune line, which runs the entire east coast of florida, the old shoreline from when the ocean was deeper after the last ice age, it wasnt drained and filled with sand.

Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Twice a year
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor course conditions tarnish this former gem!

This once was an amazing course, but now is run down. The pros: easy to get a tee time, friendly staff, inexpensive green fees. The cons: absolutely terrible course conditions, more sand than grass, awful food and warm beer. I honestly felt like I was playing he Sahara desert. I won't be returning and would never recommend this course to anyone unless it's under new management. I should have turned away when I drove up and the pro shop was a trailer!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sandy Greens

Every green had been airated and covered in sand with no indication when booking a tee time.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course for price

Nice course for price. Fairways could use a touch up but still played ok. No water at all but plenty of sand greens were in fair condition altough even with rain in the prior days greens were super fast. Great layout can easily score low if you pick your spots with course management. Would recommend to any beginner wide fairways can make a little mistake and be in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

AKSheep

Great municipal course. Friendly staff, greens were terrific, overall course conditions were good. Had a lot of rain in the area for the week and amazingly good drainage. Tight fairways, no water hazards, lots of waste bunker. Enjoyed our round and would play there again. If you have expectations of a resort style facility you will want to look someplace else. On the other hand, if you understand the dynamics of municipally run courses you'll be very impressed, as we were.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

This course has too much sand.

This cource has too much of sand. Some caddiemasters are too "intrusive" in their job.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Florida Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

No water, but watch out for soft sand in waste areas

No forced carries and no water hazards reduce anxiety at this well-maintained muni course. Sand is abundant and soft sand can provide some excitement if your cart gets trapped in it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

beau terrain typiquement sud

Nous avons du cesser la partie au 7 ème en raison de la pluie intense. Aucun problème pour avoir un raincheck. Le terrain est beau, beaucoup de bunker, pas d'eau et large pour driver. Aucune maison alentour, ce qui est beaucoup moins stressant pour le golf moyen.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

West Palm Beach GC

I hadn't played here in a number of years and decided to play while on vacation in the area. With the exception of the greens which weren't bad, the condition of the course was not very good. The fairways were somewhat thin and if you are off the fairway, you find yourself in sandy waste areas that are overgrown with weeds and some wildflowers. These areas are very soft sand based and not easy to get out of. It is clear that not much money is being invested into the golf course. The layout is good but overall conditions would keep me from going back. I'm happy we only paid $35 to play and I wouldn't recommend this course given other options in the area.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Not too challenging,a tad slow pace

No water hazards on this course, but lots of waste bunkers. The fairways are more like hard pan. Traps and Greens were very good.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good track.

Good set up of holes. Pace of play is good. Greens are in great shape. They will test you. Stay in the fariway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course has the potential of being a good one.

Come prepared to be challenged by this course. The greens are proctected by multiple bunkers. The fairways are quite good but many of them are bordered by sandy waste areas. The pace of play could be quite slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Value

The course offers value for the cost of the freens fee

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

West Palm

Extremely horrendous. Staff in this golf course are the worst. They are rude and grouse.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good game

Good game, good temperature, time of play good, ready foe an other game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout and greens.

Course has a very nice layout dispite there be no water. Greens were in great shape. Only negative would be the tee blocks weren't in great shape. But for a municipal course that's somewhat expected.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Windy Course

Strong winds were annoying and affected our game. Greens are in good shape. Fairways are in average to below average condition for South Florida, but if your ball is not in the fairway, lies are very tight. There are no water hazards, but there are many sandy waste areas. Round was 4 1/2 hours on a weekday. Staff is very friendly. A raccoon ate my water cup in the cart while we were on the 12th green!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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