Indian Palms GCC
A view over the water of a hole at Indian Palms Golf & Country Club
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2.6
1765 Reviews (1765)
5 Stars
175
4 Stars
538
3 Stars
463
2 Stars
312
1 Stars
277
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.9
Layout
3.3
Friendliness
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.5
40.6%
Recommend this course
988 out of 1765 reviews
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2.8
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.6
41.7%
Recommend this course
15 out of 36 reviews
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2.5
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
18
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.7
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
3.5
36.4%
Recommend this course
20 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
Welcoming staff and a notably smooth pace of play make rounds here consistently enjoyable across all three nine-hole layouts. Wide fairways, solid course conditions, and affordable rates offer strong value for golfers at every skill level.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6430 yards
Slope 134
Rating 76.9

This course dates back to the 1940s and carries a powerful history. Dwight Eisenhower and John Kennedy played many a round at Indian Palms, back when it was called Cochran Ranch. Eisenhower loved the place so much, he wrote his memoirs at the ranch.

You might become enraptured with Indian Palms' past. But the course itself has very much moved into the 21st century.

Eighteen of its 27 holes went through a massive renovation a few years ago. Some of the most dramatic changes are on the greens, once generally flat and small and tilting from back to front to allow the greens to hold shots almost to a fault. Many greens on the course today have been expanded to as much as 6,000 square feet.

The Royal nine features water on eight of its holes. (Yes, your break from water is one hole total).

The Mountain nine is probably the toughest of the three, with plenty of hills out on the course and plenty of slope on the greens. The Mountain nine also boasts a rare par-4 island green.

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Course Details

Year Built 2008
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jackie Cochran

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

2.6
1765 Reviews (1765)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 39
Patio Dining 36
Dinner 15
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 59
Water Hazards 54
Bunkers 49
This course/club is great for:
Locals 64
Seniors 54
Playing Multiple Courses 31
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 53
Worth the Drive 24
At a Resort 19

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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice little neighborhood course

Nice track; was able to fit our foursome on a Friday morning with just a 24 hour advance rez. Friendly staff, local golfers.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf for the $$

We played the ndian/Royal and although the India course seemed a bit rough (as in the greens), we enjoyed our back nine on the Royal. Overall, great time!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

This was the worst course I have played this year. They do not maintain this course very well at all. The price they charge is ludicrous for the shape and pace of play..We would not recommend this course to anyone and will not be back to play it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not Terrible But Should Be Better

We've played here a few times from last summer up to last week. There are three 9 hole courses, and the layout is actually pretty good with some nice holes and long par 3's. But the overall maintenance and upkeep is always lacking - fairways and tee boxes are not great but the greens are hard and very fast. Sneaky water on a few holes that you don't see from the tee is both challenging and frustrating! Our cart has run out of juice two times now which is simply not acceptable, but overall a decent value considering price and availability of tee times.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course Management has really gone down hill.

This used to be our go to course. Even played here 3 times this month. Will not be back until major changes are made. Golf carts are not lasting a round. Saw staff towing carts out to stranded groups 3 times in 9 holes! Tee boxes are not being mowed, fairways are like concrete to hit off of. Had to wait past tee time for a cart to be charged and cleaned.

NOT SURE WHO IS MANAGING THIS COURSE AND MAKING CHEAP FINANCIAL DECISIONS IE: BUYING CHEAP BATTERIES FOR CARTS BUT YOU ARE DRIVING THIS COURSE IN THE GROUND! I was told at the gate that I couldn’t turn into the entrance coming from the south that I had to pass it, do a U turn and come back from the North! Are you kidding me?! Who is running this place?

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not great

This course is very rustic. The fairways were not well maintained. Shrapnel everywhere. Tee boxes were lumpy and bumpy and the greens were not smooth. The cup holes were rounded, not crisp and sharp. Disappointing.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Nice little courses needs some maintenance

Nice options, greens where fast and true, could use some maintenance. Tee boxes had not been cut in over a week and where the same length as the fairways could use some tlc all over

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

I would recommend this to anybody

When we asked for range balls they gave us at the clubhouse bowls in a plastic bag! I knew you were off to a bad start. Driving range was horrible! Front nine was so so in shape greens were very fast! Peoples carts were dying in the middle of the fairway! The back nine was the worst course I’ve ever played in my entire life sand traps didn’t have sand anymore they were hard as rock! I would give it a two rating!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Among the worse courses we’ve ever played played anywhere

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad Condition , but

It’s unfortunate that this 27 hole layout is suffering. Over the past few years it’s has fallen into disrepair. It’s okay to play it and save a few bucks compared to a more established nicer course, but it needs help.

On the other hand, maybe if more people play there, then a sufficient revenue stream would help them out more.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don’t book here!!

Greens were good, fairways so so, everything else was horrible. I’m surprised this course was even listed. A staff member confirmed that they purchased cheap batteries for the carts, 1/2 of the carts only lasted about 12 holes. We paid $20 higher booking through golf now then if we booked directly. 1.5” of grass on the tee boxes, course is narrower and short. Carts are super old, they need major investment before I return.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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