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3.6
698 Reviews (698)
5 Stars
94
4 Stars
319
3 Stars
193
2 Stars
60
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
74.5%
Recommend this course
538 out of 698 reviews
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3.5
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
69.6%
Recommend this course
32 out of 46 reviews
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3.6
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.4%
Recommend this course
42 out of 58 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Palms at Palm-Aire delivers a well-maintained layout with smooth greens, strategic bunkers, and scenic water views that challenge golfers of all skill levels. Friendly, accommodating staff and outstanding value make this a top pick in South Florida.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6944 yards
Slope 128
Rating 73.0

The Palms Golf Course is a tract that locals and visitors alike just love to play. Originally designed by William Mitchell in 1962, the Palms was completely renovated by Karl Litton and Lorie Viola in 1996.

The accommodating fairways make it easier to hit your tee shots in play. Once on the 'dance floor', the Bermuda greens roll true and quick.

The Palms Course has a number of picturesque water hazards. As its name would indicate, the Palms features lovely native Palm trees throughout the course.

It is most definitely a true Florida golf course and one, which everybody should put on their 'must play' list .

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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Mitchell (1962) Karl Litten (1996) Lorrie Viola (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.6
698 Reviews (698)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 26
Bunkers 23
Plays Long 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Beginners 12
Playing Multiple Courses 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 22
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 3
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Fun Round!

Good length. Wide fairways. Good condition. Greens looked great and are rolling well!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Interesting layout

The course fairways and greens were fine. The tee boxes need a lot of work as well as the cart paths - they could save the course from damage with a stepped up maintenance program. The layout is interesting and a bit too close to the condo structures for my continued liking.The staff was friendly in the morning and not so helpful in the afternoon.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A great course with improving conditions.

This has always been a great course. During the last year maintenance was lacking and it seemed that the course was in the process of having non reparable damage as the fairways were becoming fields of weeds. I played it today and was able to confirm that finally the course is getting the care it deserves.

I sincerely hope the good work continues.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Unable to pay until 15 min before teetime

We arrived early to hit some balls and chip and put before our teetime. We were told by the staff that we could not pay for our teetime until 15 before teeing off ???? You must obviously have an accountant as CEO, please hire a golfer in this important position!

Teeboxes were in terrible condition. Fairways were fair, but greens were good.

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Hcp 4

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is not a Mickey Mouse one

The course from the gold is rated at 122 slope. The yardage for the gold is 5700+ yards 90% has wide open fairways with lots of grass. The Greens are putable. Some water comes into play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

This is a fantastic course in great need of tender loving care.....

I have played this course since 1995 many times. It is a great course, design wise, and truly enjoyable when it is in fair condition.

Las time I played it was about 6 months ago and it was in terrible conditions.

This time the greens were in great shape but the fairway and tees are still in truly terrible shape.

I can not understand that the Owners let it go to this state while the other Palm Aire courses, Cypress and Oaks are in very good shape.

They told me that they had changed the course superintendent...

I sincerely hope that the new team can repair the gross neglect and disrespect that the previous responsible party had for this otherwise great layout.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 135
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens were great have been greatly improved!

Fairways were the worst I have ever played

Preferred lies could not even be found!

Really bad, a little water would have helped.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Course is going downhill

This course was in poor condition. The greens were ok but very slow. The fairways are a mess. There’s hardly any cushion. The lies are extremely tight.There’s crabgrass everywhere. It’s better to be in the rough.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course in need of real care...

It is so sad to watch such a great course deteriorate to a point that it seems no one really cares about it.

The greens , thank God, are in great shape but the fairway are in many places in such bad shape that it seems as if a real estate developer wants it to be lost forever, beyond repair. The condition of the tees also show lack of the most basic care for a really great course were Sam Sneed still holds the record.

I hope the current owners see this review and open their eyes and save this truly fun course for generations to come.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/10/2018

Thank you for your feedback campeon1955. Rest assured, we have heard you and are currently working on resolving the issues you have indicated. Unfortunately, the combination of a very dry season and high cart traffic has done quite a number on our courses. But with the treatments our Maintenance crew has begun and some favorable weather, we look forward to improved conditions that we know you are sure to enjoy. We hope that given a bit of time, you would consider playing the course on your next golf round! We will also be offering some great promotions as we close in on Summer as well, so please check our website and Facebook page for updates! Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

wonderful greens

I have been playing this course for over 10 and this is best I have seen the greens. Very true and medium fast. Never have any complaints about the course. There isn't a beverage cart and the bathrooms could use a little talc if not an updating. Everyone is very friendly and avcomodating.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/10/2018

Thank you so much for your feedback randge. We are very appreciative of all of our guests who take the time to let us know how we are doing. We understand how frustrating it can be to not see any beverage attendants during a round. Rest assured, our Food and Beverage Manager was made aware of this issue and will ensure that that does not happen again. Also keep in mind, we will always have our amazing Bartenders available for you at the turn, and we are also willing to bring you some snacks, if necessary. Just be sure to call the Pro Shop and we will be there in a snap! We hope that you consider us again when you plan your next golf round. Thanks again, and hope to see you soon!

Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Course but waterways are very smelly

Not enjoyable as there was a very rotten swampy smell all day

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

It's a shame

A wonderful layout with challenging holes ruined by lousy maintenance. The greens are in good condition, other than the over application of weed killer on the aprons. Someone obviously doesn't know the proper dilution ratio, creating multiple one foot diameter, bright yellow patches around almost every green. Tree damage from last seasons storms is still evident everywhere, with piles of broken branches gathered around the base of many trees.

The cart paths are a mix of broken asphalt and rutted sand, more suitable for an off-road vehicle than a golf cart. As for the golf cart - it had holes rusted through the floor boards where you put your feet. The fairway grass was mowed, but splotchy in coverage. If you really play by the rules and don't roll the ball in the fairways, you are at a disadvantage.

I thought all the money from the sale of one of the four courses would have been used to upgrade and maintain the remaining three courses. I guess not!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Holly Cow...

Never go again period... Painful round I spent with a visitor.

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