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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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Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First round at this course

Too many people put out on to the course causing slow play with no visible course marshals. Starters were not friendly or helpful.

Course conditions were good and greens were reasonably fast and true.

Would play again if course not busy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Egreen great and fast, fairway hard overplayed. Crowded.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mediocre knock about

Course is borderline dis repair. The driving range looks like a piece of waste land. The fairways are badly maintained and looks like nobody repairs divots nor their pitch marks! Some greens were decent but the areas around the greens in some places is awful. There are a few spectacular holes that are really wastes on this course but great to play nonetheless. The par 5 dogleg left 11th with the second shot a mid to long iron coming in over water was a great hole. Some fairways are in good condition and the greens are the best part about this course. Shame really as this could be a good track. Easy enough course for a low to mid handicap. Recommend this for anyone playing above a 12-15 handicap. Just from a skill level perspective. Course maintenance could be better. Other courses in the area are better value for money. Share because this course offers potential.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/14/2018

Thank you somerled for coming out to play the Palms course. We understand that conditions can be improved; and we are doing our best to mend what we can during this dormant season for bermuda grass. So we do hope that we will get an opportunity to host you and your friends for another round soon. As we too agree that the Palms is a "good track" that hopefully will be a "GREAT TRACK" the next time you join us. Also, be sure to check out our website, palmaire.clublink.com, for golf specials, as well as information on our Loyalty Card program for repeat Palm Aire Players. Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

the staff after the game

Those guys were disrespectful and rude. Without tip, they were in the hurry that we leave the cart and let us go with our bag to the parking without any help.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Other better alternatives

Greens are in need of repair. A lot of dead spots from ball marks, etc.

Every bunker was not in or near playable condition.

Pace of play was very slow. I was a single, but no room to leap frog. Many 4-somes of primarily seniors/hi handicap players. The groups I followed weren't really bad golfers, they just needed 3 and 4 shots to reach the green, which is slow when each golfer is taking 2-4 rehearsal swings prior to each shot..... as if it mattered ;-)

At the turn I was at 2 hours 35 minutes. On the 10th it was a foursome on the green, another on the fairway, and a foursome on the T-box. I went back to #1 to reload there but similar pressure there. I left as I didn't have time for 5+ hour round.

And finally, no menu service for a hamburger or salad. Only pre-made sandwich/hot dog.

Overall, if you're a local getting the $20 rate including cart, and have time to wait it out, then OK. If like me, here with some obligations and 5 hour limit, it might not be the best choice.

Finally, the staff is nice, friendly tho.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Comeback Kid

after three months not playing I had a nice time getting back in the swing of things(sic)! It was hot but since it was right after the eclipse not too bad. Tees and greens in great shape!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

good value

Course a little ragged. Greens rolled well and held. Good value for Saturday prime time.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Surprising greens

The greens are the best I've seen here in 10 years. I would say medium - fast....10.5....rolling true.

Thank you Superintendent!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Bag attendant was not good when we left. The other week they were great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play here frequently.

I am about a 20 handicap player. The course is like a resort course. You almost can't be too far off to get back to play for the green. This course is played a lot by tourist. All friendly and all in good spirits. I tend to bargain shop my courses for any given day and this course us usually the best option and price. I take my higher handicap visitors here, but there is a tougher and busier course at the same resort.

Conditions are about average with some tee boxes that you will have to work around. There are some trouble spots with water. Not an extrem long course but it challenges. Some of the homes and condos are closer than I like. I still play here frequently.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Better be ready to move

I enjoy golf like I enjoy my wine. I like to take my time & enjoy every shot/sip. I have not felt this rushed in awhile. When we arrived we were immediately paired with two gentlemen that had been staying at the resort. We could tell they were in the mood to hurry. The Marshall at the starting gate spoke briefly about pace of play & explained how important it was to the club. From that moment on we felt rushed. We played 18 in 3:40.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

An economical option in the season

The Palm Aire Palms course is one of the Can-Am group of courses in the Ft Lauderdale area, It is one of the most reasonably affordable rounds of golf in peak season that is still a good playable track. The facilities are moderate and dated, but the course is always in decent and playable condition. The greens were faster and better than expected, and a 4 hour 15 minute pace of play for a perfect weather Saturday morning was surprisingly good. The course is very playable. Wjile lined with condos, they are generally set back and do not (or should not!) come into play.. It has a drainage sytem designed to create streams that work across several fairways. Distances to the streams are not indicated anywhere, and I couldnt find anything to ping a rangefinder off of, which forced uninformed decisions from the tee. The drainage system also creates linear water along the side of many fairways and buffer between condos and golf course. All in all a good practice course to work on the swing in the middle of the season that won't break the bank. Finally the course is across the street from the Isles Casino that has a very good NY deli and a trotters race track.

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