Indian Palms GCC
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2.7
1739 Reviews (1739)
5 Stars
174
4 Stars
532
3 Stars
452
2 Stars
308
1 Stars
273
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.3
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.8
45.7%
Recommend this course
977 out of 1739 reviews
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2.0
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
12
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.2
Layout
2.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.1
StaffFriendliness
3.3
26.1%
Recommend this course
6 out of 23 reviews
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2.7
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
24
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.7
46.9%
Recommend this course
46 out of 98 reviews
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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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2.7
1739 Reviews (1739)

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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Worst Course

Definitely not worth the money. Not reseeded; no water; tee boxes are terrible

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Fairways and greens in poor condition

I have been playing this course over the past five years. Nothing has improved. Many of the greens are in poor shape. All fairways are brown and not maintained. Areas immediately adjacent to the fairways and tee boxes appear to be not maintained. I usually play alone because none of my golfing buddies will play at this golf club due to the overall poor condition. I play it because it is low priced on golfnow.com

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was nice and greens were good.

Staff was rude at main desk, and lunch lady was

3hrs late literally with our lunch and it was

still wrong! We ordered turkey sand and 19 holes later

a ham sandwich arrived.

Staff in pro shop were very welcoming!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Do not play this course

The course was the worst golf course I have ever played.if we didn’t have our wife’s drop us off we would have left. We played the mountain 9 first there was no green grass anywhere, we played the Indian 9 next hoping it would be better but it was just as bad. I can’t believe golf now would even have this course on their website.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace and poor conditions

I'm not sure why I keep going back every few years. Call me a glutton for punishment. The greens were fried and hard (in fall!), the fairways brown and dry. Multiple muddy spots on every hole. General disrepair. Country club lets members go out in twosomes whenever, waited on every hole, was hit into from frustrated folks behind us. Do yourself a favor and spend $20 more to go to a decent course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Rough condition

The course needs some work, grass is nonexistent in many places, bunkers in poor condition but it was playable. The greens were fast and a little bumpy but putt able. If you want premiere conditions this is not the course for you. If you want to drive the ball, hit from tight lies and practice your putting this course works. All of our golf carts worked fine and made it through 18 holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Better than expected

Yet another instance where the majority of reviews are way too harsh and it’s not fair to this course and its management who are clearly putting money into maintenance/renovations. When I checked in the manager explained exactly what they’re doing to improve the course and what to expect in the meantime: Transparency goes a long way with me. There was a virtual army of workers out on the course: Serious effort is being made here. If you want A+ manicured grounds, sure, this isn’t the spot. If you’re not picky and/or on a budget, this is your course. Will definitely be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Indian Palms

Course is in early reseeded condition. Fairway turf is almost nonexistent, greens are coming but still a little rough. Overall the course has been cleaned up and there is some evidence of upkeep.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Meredith Review

In our opinion, the course was in very poor shape (Indian/Mountain); not worth the money. Perhaps after they reseed & put some money into watering, tee boxes and bunkers, it might be ok.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So much potential

If I we’re a resident here, I would ask for the financials on course management cost. It just doesn’t make sense as to the condition of this course. I can understand to keep it dormant for winter but there are things like the cart paths haven’t been edged in a long time with 6 to 10 inches of overgrowth. I get these are weird times and hope nothing but good for this community.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Could be better maintained. Good corse for an intermediate player, not overly challenging..

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 139
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

course

the grass is in great shape but it is dead and white. The course sadly needs overseeding and lots of water

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Indian palms

The course was pretty good for the price we paid, and was close to where we were staying.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Sad

Are used to play this course quite a bit 510 years ago went back very disappointed in the maintenance is not even in existence the key box were terrible on the roof was very very long and not cut in months pins have not been changed on one of the courses for months went through three golf carts on front nine because a battery age issues

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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