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Indian Palms Golf & Country Club - Mountain/Royal
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black (W) | 72 | 6430 yards | 76.9 | 134 |
| Black | 71 | 6430 yards | 71.5 | 124 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6028 yards | 74.5 | 129 |
| Blue | 71 | 6028 yards | 69.5 | 119 |
| Bronze | 71 | 5799 yards | 68.6 | 117 |
| Bronze (W) | 72 | 5799 yards | 73.4 | 126 |
| Silver | 71 | 5362 yards | 66.5 | 112 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5362 yards | 71.1 | 121 |
| Gold | 71 | 5200 yards | 65.7 | 110 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5200 yards | 70.2 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.5/124 W: 76.9/134 | 514 | 202 | 360 | 418 | 405 | 380 | 344 | 219 | 450 | 3292 | 369 | 321 | 185 | 235 | 509 | 367 | 326 | 355 | 471 | 3138 | 6430 |
| Blue M: 69.5/119 W: 74.5/129 | 502 | 167 | 354 | 393 | 321 | 374 | 320 | 194 | 417 | 3042 | 358 | 303 | 166 | 200 | 490 | 353 | 316 | 340 | 460 | 2986 | 6028 |
| Bronze M: 68.6/117 W: 73.4/126 | 491 | 160 | 345 | 383 | 299 | 367 | 310 | 157 | 405 | 2917 | 344 | 295 | 153 | 195 | 477 | 341 | 297 | 330 | 450 | 2882 | 5799 |
| Bronze/Silver W: 71.2/123 | 476 | 160 | 326 | 330 | 260 | 341 | 304 | 146 | 399 | 2742 | 320 | 281 | 119 | 195 | 462 | 323 | 287 | 260 | 433 | 2680 | 5422 |
| Silver M: 66.5/112 W: 71.1/121 | 476 | 145 | 326 | 330 | 260 | 341 | 304 | 146 | 399 | 2727 | 320 | 281 | 119 | 150 | 462 | 323 | 287 | 260 | 433 | 2635 | 5362 |
| Gold M: 65.7/110 W: 70.2/119 | 476 | 112 | 326 | 330 | 260 | 341 | 278 | 146 | 399 | 2668 | 257 | 281 | 119 | 110 | 462 | 323 | 287 | 260 | 433 | 2532 | 5200 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by XHsrnOKqCjfSd8oy9ZX9 on 10/11/2025
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Photo submitted by XHsrnOKqCjfSd8oy9ZX9 on 10/11/2025
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Photo submitted by g1VPMpbyjoqMMKaJwgSP on 07/07/2025
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“Broken” range balls in a plastic bag Photo submitted by akuspira on 11/10/2024
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Photo submitted by MLopez760 on 11/25/2023
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Photo submitted by MLopez760 on 11/25/2023
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Photo submitted by u213169451 on 02/15/2023
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Cart conditions fit for this course Photo submitted by Hoot55 on 01/14/2023
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Photo submitted by smtre on 12/04/2022
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Green Photo submitted by SteveDB on 10/31/2022
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Tee Box Photo submitted by SteveDB on 10/31/2022
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Bunker And Fringe Photo submitted by SteveDB on 10/31/2022
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Photo submitted by Abbeycake on 10/29/2022
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Photo submitted by aftrwrk on 10/13/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161200879 on 10/18/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161200879 on 10/18/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161577292 on 05/18/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159692800 on 01/02/2021
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Photo submitted by reistad on 04/27/2020
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Dont walk on this stickers get stuck to your shoes Photo submitted by u7022668 on 04/25/2020
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Indian Palms CC&R, (Indian) Hole 2, Par 3, 201 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2018
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Indian Palms CC&R, (Indian) Hole 8, Par 3, 207 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2018
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Indian Palms CC&R, (Indian) Hole 9, Par 5, 520 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2018
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Indian Palms CC&R, (Mountain) Hole 3, Par 4, 360 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2018
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Indian Palms CC&R, (Mountain) Hole 8, Par 3, 219 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2018
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Indian Palms CC&R, (Mountain) Hole 9, Par 4, 450 yds, 60 yds out Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2018
Pin placement
#8 on Royal was not a legal pin placement. Ball would not stop rolling within about 8 feet of the cup.
No rangers on the course to keep groups moving.
good value for value at deal pricing
course needs more TLC but its getting back to pre Covid status.
Poor conditions
Rough has grass, leaves, palm fonds, branches, etc laying on the ground. Piles of dead grass that had been removed from the fairways, left laying in the open unseeded areas. Bathroom code wouldn't work, phone at the pro shop rang busy over several tries, cart battery only good for 9 holes. No marshal, 2 hrs 20 minutes for front 9.
Fairways and greens actually fair/good condition.
I see Mountain is open, but the 'green' on 9 looks like a sand green.....
Course seems more downhill every year
Disappointed
This course has seen better days. The course conditions are marginal and needs some serious attention. Too many weeds, gophers and trees that need trimming or removal. I understand there may be issues with Covid, but there is no excuse for seeing good reviews for a course in such distress. Sorry I didn’t take any pics to share.
Indian Palms Disappoints
A lack of interest shown at checking in. We had no idea where carts or a starter would be. Fairways and greens were in very poor condition. The Royal 9 extremely poor while the Indian 9 was actually quite good although for a 127 slope from the blacks to have 4 400 yard par 4s, two 200 yard par 3s and 1 520 yard par 5 was a surprise. This 9 was the highlight of the day. Greens were still rough tho.
Cart battery issues! Staff over whelmed !!!Indian 9 not so good!!The Royal had more character and al little better condition but not bad for the rates, but probably will not play again!
Awful condition
3 nines but they had us play the same 9 twice. Never seen this course in such bad condition. Really a shame as it has a nice layout.
Good Value
The course is in reasonable condition. The only BIG NEGATIVE is the golf cart fleet is terrible. Played several times last week and the carts did no make it 9 holes. Completely negates an enjoyable experience.
Nice Course!
The course is getting better every week. The challenge is getting a good golf cart. The carts are four years old and the batteries are running out. Do not be surprised if you use two carts to complete your round.
Having cart problems due to battery shortages... . not their fault but frustrating for golfers... our cart made it to the end but just...!
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