Detailed description of Palm Harbor Golf Club
Palm Harbor Golf Club, is a Public, 18 hole golf course located in Palm Coast, Florida
Palm Harbor Golf Club first opened for play in 1973. The course was designed by William W. Amick. Palm Harbor Golf Club was centerpiece for a master planned housing community. The course gained national recognition in 1979 as it hosted the Palm Coast Mixed Team Championships, which saw LPGA legend and Palm Coast resident, Nancy Lopez, team up with Lee Trevino, to win the pro-am tournament against ten other LPGA/PGA teams.
Palm Harbor Golf Club was purchased by the city of Palm Coast, Fla., in 2007. The course went through an extensive renovation and re-opened for public play in 2009. The rennovation designe was the work of Cliften/Ezell/Clifton Golf Design Group
Par for the Palm Harbor Golf Club golf course is 72. From the back tees the course plays to 6,609 yards. From the foward tees the course plays to 4,722 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 7, a par-5 that plays to 522 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 8, a par-3 that plays to 186 yards from the back tees.
Watch out for # 15, a 503 yard par-5 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole at Palm Harbor Golf Club is # 8, the 186 yard par-3.
$21 (cart included), played on Saturday, July 2014 at 8am
Some bunkers are very deep and a challenge to get in and out of without having to rake 40' of sand. Difficult and potentially hazardous in and out for some older players.
$36 (cart included), played on Monday, March 2014 at 10am
Pace of play is slow due to no rangers on the course. It is under staffed. The third hole is the only unfair hole on the course. A long par five, the fairway is graded so that drives down the middle run to the right and often end in the tree line. It needs to be re-graded.
$46 (cart included), played on Friday, February 2014 at 8am
Enjoyed playing the course and the staff is very accommodating. Played last year also.
$26 (cart included), played on Wednesday, February 2014 at 6am
I play here all the time because it's five minutes from my house. The course is in better than average condition. They do a great job with maintaining it considering they are understaffed. Not super difficult either. I would recommend this to anyone.
$36 (cart included), played on Tuesday, January 2014 at 10am
The staff is excellent. The carts are fine. The food is top notch as is the bar area. Not much ambiance but friendly.
$31 (cart included), played on Thursday, December 2010 at 8am
Enough challenge for any golfer,this course is in great shape, and affordable.
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Guest (cart included), played on Tuesday, June 2016 at 9:31 AM
Palm Harbor Golf Club - A Municipal Course with Character
Palm Harbor Golf Club in Palm Coast FL is a semi-private facility, so it's accessible to anyone who wants to play it. It's a municipal facility, but don't let that deter you from playing here; munis typically get a bad rap, but Palm Harbor Golf Club is truly an exception. It's not the longest course by any means, but it will definitely provide a challenge for golfers of all level.
Palm Harbor Golf Club features a complete practice facility with a driving range as well as chipping and putting greens. There's also a bunker so you can practice your sand game. The fully-stocked pro shop carries both men's and women's name brand apparel and equipment. There's also a restaurant - Canfield's - that offers up quality food and adult beverages.
Most Memorable Hole: Number 3, Par 5, 474 yards (Green Tees). Trees line both sides of the fairway on this narrow par 5, so keeping your ball in play is a must if you want to score well on this hole. Getting on in two requires carrying the green because water creeps in on the right and there's sand on the left. A layup is no sure bet either as the fairway gets really narrow up by the green with a bunker strategically placed short and right. There's nothing wrong with getting on in three and taking a two-putt.
Favorite Par 3: Number 8, 145 yards (Green Tees). A short carry over water and sand on the right creates a little bit of drama on this medium length par 3. The green is elevated so bump-and-run is not an option. Your best bet for a good score is to simply pick the right club and make good contact.
Favorite Par 4: Number 18, 362 yards (Green Tees). Hopefully, you took a peek at this hole while you were standing on the 11th tee. It%u2019s a slight dogleg left that demands accuracy off the tee. Be wary of the fairway bunkers on either side., although they are out of range for most golfers. A good drive will leave a short pitch shot over a creek to an elevated green that slopes back towards the water and is protected by a couple of bunkers short and left. Par is a good finishing score, although birdie is better!
Favorite Par 5: Number 15, 480 yards (Green Tees). Lots of sand and water make up the landscape along the way on the number 1 handicapped hole on the course. Favoring the left side of the fairway off the tee takes the water out of play and makes for an easy decision to go for the green in two. The fairway gets very narrow up by the green and water darts in from the right side. There's also sand left and short right, so you'll need a fair amount of accuracy on your approach shot.
Palm Coast Golf Club is located between Daytona Beach and the St. Augustine in Flagler County, just minutes off Interstate 95 in Palm Coast, FL. For more information or to book a round, give them a call at (386) 986-GOLF or visit their website at www.palmharborgolfclub.com.