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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 54
Length 2572 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Palm Beach Golf Course is an enjoyable par-3 course that offers a round that is as good as a championship course. It is one of the top-rated par-3 courses in the country. The innovative Paspalum turf that is used throughout the course is both drought and saltwater-tolerant, guaranteeing lush green conditions no matter what. The course has a rolling terrain, offering curves and elevations that provide scenic views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. Almost every hole on the golf course enjoys beautiful scenery but being sandwiched between the ocean and the Intracoastal, there are treacherous breezes that can affect your game. The layout starts on the beach and then moves along the Intracoastal. The sandy dunes on the beach provide the course with some interesting challenges. It is an excellent place to hone your short game skills.

Course Details

Year Built 1961
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Wilson (1961) Raymond Floyd (2009) Joe Lee (1961)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $17.52
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Men to wear collared shirts, but T-shirts with sleeves are equally acceptable; Ladies may wear sleeveless shirts but no very short shorts.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

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Reviews

4.7
492 Reviews (492)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 28
19th Hole Scenic Views 26
Drinks 26
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 27
Narrow Fairways 25
Undulating Greens 22
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 38
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 36
Locals 26
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 26
Convenient to the City 24
Near the Airport 17

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Reviews 208
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

First timer

My wife and I, amateurs, played this course for first time and we’re very pleased. The view was amazing and course layout was super and challenging. Our only disappointment was the repairing of the tees which occurs when upgrades are beneficial. Complements to entire staff, very helpful and courteous. Looking forward to playing there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent value

Fairways and greens were perfect, Starter had us begin on 3, which saved getting stuck behind a couple of foursomes. lunch at Al Fresco: perfect!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Absolutely AWESOME

First time here, had the first Tee time (7:10am )
It was a beautiful morning and just got better as we played.Front nine is mostly played by the inter coastal water, somewhat tricky maybe challenging is a better word, BUT then came the back nine and in over 50 years of playing this game I truly can say I had my breath taken away,
Each hole seemed more beautiful, more breathtaking and more challenging than the last.The wind off the Atlantic Ocean was blowing hard and you had to really be careful of club selection. It was a fantastic experience!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and fast

Well maintained. Quite playable yet offers several challenging shots. Greens present many slopes but could use a slightly closer cut. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Extremely good

I almost don't want to write a good review because i want this gem to myself! So amazing. My favorite course so far!

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

One of my favorite courses!

The Palm Beach county par 3 course is a great little course. It is challenging and fun to play. Between the Atlantic ocean and the Intercoastal waterway, most holes have a great view. The staff is very friendly nd helpful. All in all it was a great golfing experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gem

This place is a hidden gem... regular and short length par 3’s with inter-coastal and ocean views..always in great shape and good
Pace of play..food is also great at the upstairs restaurant

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and great food

Great place to play and have a great meal after your game!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Perfect

Great course to practice with irons. Beautiful course. The staff was outstanding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Rough Putting, Smooth Round

Though recent aeration left the greens bouncy and tortoise-slow, the tight fairways and tee boxes of the course framed by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean were well-manicured. Playing with a walking partner who was struggling with the 95 degree heat, we caught a window with very few players on the course and zipped through the round in one hour and 45 minutes. Easy short Par 3's were complemented by longer, more difficult holes bordering the Intracoastal and the Atlantic, where high winds made for adventurous tee shots. The pro shop staff was friendly, while longtime, cart attendant/starter, Patrick, is the best in South Florida. Al Fresco restaurant on the second floor of the handsome clubhouse offers tasty cuisine and splendid vistas of the Atlantic. Walk-up fee of $31 was way too rich for this round, but teeing off on signature No. 18 with wind blowing in off the Atlantic and the clubhouse in the distance beckoned a follow-up visit when greens improve.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the money

The greens were punched a while ago and were unputtable. Too many holes with the same distance .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quality par 3 time

Good experience at this historic 18 hole par 3 course, where Sam Snead could do no better than a 52.

Greens a little slow, but healthy. Play was interrupted by 20 min. rain storm, but greens quickly returned to playability.
The restaurant above the pro shop is a mandatory stop....above average food, service, and Atlantic views.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/23/2018

Very solid course. While I think some of the reviews were a little generous, for a par 3 course it was a good course. While we didn’t have a chance to eat, the restaurant overlooking the course seemed to be quite popular. The only small complaint were the greens were very slow compared to what one would expect for playing in June. They did roll true but it was difficult to get the ball to the hole. Add a good 10% -15% to your putt. Would play again.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Always amazing

I’ve played this course since I was a kid. As I grow older I appreciate it more and more every time. The conditions were superb, the greens were solid and the staff was as courteous as ever. Plan on staying after for lunch upstairs, you won’t regret it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great little par 3

Greens slow otherwise everything was great and my wife and I had an enjoyable round in just 2 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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