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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
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
68.9%
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31 out of 45 reviews
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3.6
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
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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 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Expecting More

I was in Florida for a few days and wanted to play a round near where I was staying in Fort Lauderdale at a reasonable price. Based on the reviews, I chose here. A pretty straight forward course except some of the pin positions were ridiculous. There was a lot of water but there was always an out. You weren't really ever forced to hit a good shot. The greens had been sanded and were in average shape at best. Overall the course was just not in as good of shape as I expected. Also, driving range was mats only. Yardage markers were scarce. Can't say I would recommend, but it was passable for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very fun course in great shape

First time playin here and found it very enjoyable. The course is laid out nicely and has some challenging holes while still providing scoring opportunities. There are some tricky water hazards, best to lay up and not try to be a hero unless you can carry 275 in the air. Greens were in good shape and fairways well kept as well. My only complaint would be that the carts were not equipped with gps, and there is no gps app for your smart phone on the clubs homepage. We teed off at 7:50 and had a good pace of play. I would recommend an early start because when we made the turn after 9, there were probably 4 foursomes stacked up waiting to start. All in all, great course and good play. And thanks to golfnow we got a great deal!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course.

Enjoy playing this course. Great deal. Back 9 tuff !! Will play it again.

Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value.

Course was in great condition. Greens were in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice track.,.

I played The Palms which was very nice. The greens and fairways were well tended. The course has a nice layout as well. I enjoyed the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Palms at Palm Aire

The greens are in better shape than I expected. The fairways were weedy. No golf cart GPS which I come to expect when playing a course in the plus $40 range.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Green

Love it had a great time, I recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Palm Aire Oaks

Course is in good condition. Greens have been recently aerated so will play much nicer in a couple of weeks. Very good value for the money this time of year. Would recommend!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Vacation golf

The course played fast both because it is pretty straightforward through most holes and because at 745 on the Monday morning we played, there wasn't a ton going on in front of us. Some slightly challenging holes, mostly where the hazards/OB channelled the course narrowly and laterally down both right and left, as well as some well placed water. Fairways were in good condition most places, but some areas had overgrown crabgrass right in the middle. Greens were in quite good shape, although there wasn't much undulation. The staff was nice and they packed my clubs into and out of my cart and scrubbed them, which is always a nice touch. Range let you hit off the grass, but you could tell they hadn't moved their ropes in a while, there was almost no grass. For 25 bucks with a cart, overall a pretty good experience for the casual golfer or someone seeking a course that isn't going to take all their balls. For those elitists/purists, there consider other options.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Value

Palm Aire Palms is a nicer course than Pompano Nicklas course and less expensive. Also, even on a beautiful Sunday morning, it was only slightly busy and the pace of play for 4 was swift.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very nice course

Nice course...very true greens a bit fast which is good. I plan to go back

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fabulous Time

My first time playing this course. Even though we had to wait on a few holes, the pace of play was good. We actually finished 18 in 4 hours and 10 minutes. Want to return to play the other 2 courses. Weather was wonderful. Could not have dreamed of a more perfect day. Even finished with a par on 18!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

needs improvement

Golf Course overbooked took me 5 hours to play a round of golf was waiting on every ti of waiting on every fairway to hit on to the green Ranger came across twice told us that he was sorry he had told the people in front of us to speed up to me this is not acceptable I like to play a round of golf in 3 hours course was in fairly good shape greens were in real good shape but they were slowsome places in the fairways relax and grass need more water but otherwise the facility was in very good shape Halfpenny refreshments plenty of bathrooms Coldwater Michigan Sheen's and coke machines in the middle very very good course yes I would play again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Palm

Not bad for the $ I would play it again. Greens are new, hard and slow..

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course

this course was in good condition. The greens are in very good condition. The course was also challenging but not difficult. This was a fun course to play and I will definitely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for an relaxing round

I took my friend for his first time golfing here, and everyone was very courteous. We played 9 holes (no 9 hole pricing, unfortunately) in 2 hours and 10 minutes, playing best ball, with him teeing up every shot except for putts. Would highly recommend as a great round to start off your golfing in the Ft. Lauderdale area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Les verts étaient très beau mais passablement lent

un des terrains à jouer si vous êtes dans les environs

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beau terrain, mal entretenu

besoin d'un peu de rafraîchisement; les tertres de départ n'ont presque plus de verdure.Les chemins pour les carts sont cahoteux et des gens se promènent avec leur chien sur la terrain.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good enough to keep coming back

I found out from the pair we were teamed up with that they renovated the course last year. It explains the greens being in very good shape. We try to get out early in the day and we always see the maintenance crew when we do. They are working hard on this course which is great to see. Greens are an 8, Fairways 9, Bunkers 9. I hate it when the bunkers are in bad shape because I always struggle when its muddy, clumpy or just poorly maintained. As challenging as some of these bunkers are, I can always get out in one because they are consistent. You just don't see that with public courses.

I love this course even more than Mighty Oaks because it seems to be a touch more challenging (I haven't played Cypress yet). In any event, you can't go wrong at Palm Aire.

Only negatives are the usual pace of play. Nobody monitors pace of play (at least often enough) so bad golfers have slowed us down a few times here and they need to do something about the 19th hole. C'mon, all that square footage and all they have a sandwiches in cling-wrap?

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a great golf course

We really enjoyed the layout of this course. Greens are in fantastic condition. It is very challenging but now overwhelming for good golfers we will definitely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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