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Palmer at Saddlebrook Golf & Tennis Resort
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About
The Palmer Course is one of two championship courses designed by Arnold Palmer at the Saddlebrook Resort just north of Tampa. Although it is seemingly tame at 6,273 yards, it plays much tougher. The golf course features more elevation changes than the resort's other course, the Saddlebrook. The undulating, tree-lined fairways were designed to mimic a hilly New England course but the moss-covered cypresses, palm trees, and marshy swamplands are true to the Florida landscape. The layout features tight fairways framed with contoured mounding and the occasional water hazard but the most formidable challenge comes from the bunkers strategically placed along the undulating greens. The approaches to the tiered greens, which are often sloped from back to front, demand accuracy. Golfers should be prepared to use every club in their bag and employ a variety of different shots.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6273 yards | 72.5 | 136 |
| White | 71 | 5820 yards | 69.5 | 133 |
| Gold | 71 | 5160 yards | 66.5 | 121 |
| Red | 71 | 4875 yards | 65.3 | 119 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4875 yards | 69.8 | 125 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.5/136 | 441 | 182 | 447 | 508 | 371 | 361 | 142 | 479 | 325 | 3256 | 354 | 496 | 379 | 156 | 408 | 374 | 344 | 368 | 138 | 3017 | 6273 |
| White M: 69.5/133 | 388 | 158 | 401 | 471 | 355 | 340 | 124 | 447 | 315 | 2999 | 334 | 460 | 355 | 129 | 395 | 360 | 304 | 355 | 129 | 2821 | 5820 |
| Gold M: 66.5/121 W: 71.3/130 | 332 | 111 | 379 | 443 | 296 | 310 | 107 | 387 | 288 | 2653 | 298 | 411 | 331 | 111 | 364 | 303 | 245 | 330 | 114 | 2507 | 5160 |
| Red M: 65.3/119 W: 69.8/125 | 328 | 111 | 329 | 443 | 292 | 282 | 90 | 384 | 282 | 2541 | 288 | 401 | 288 | 85 | 342 | 296 | 219 | 316 | 99 | 2334 | 4875 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 |
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Photo submitted by StuKid on 07/02/2023
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Photo submitted by ImStillaYankee on 05/04/2023
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Photo submitted by ImStillaYankee on 05/04/2023
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Blocks not put out Photo submitted by chezzik on 12/28/2022
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Shredded towels Photo submitted by chezzik on 12/28/2022
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Hole 1 Photo submitted by deadlypinfish on 10/24/2022
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Difficult greens Photo submitted by deadlypinfish on 10/24/2022
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Photo submitted by Jhagler on 11/03/2021
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Photo submitted by Jhagler on 11/03/2021
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Photo submitted by Jhagler on 11/03/2021
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Beautiful Photo submitted by uofmdguy on 01/29/2021
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Little glance at 18. Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 08/04/2020
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Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 08/04/2020
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Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 08/03/2020
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Grass in great shape Photo submitted by Rymelan on 03/19/2020
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Photo submitted by Rymelan on 03/19/2020
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Photo submitted by Rymelan on 03/19/2020
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Alligator floating around Photo submitted by Rymelan on 03/19/2020
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Photo submitted by Epicscuds on 01/23/2020
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Not a bad course. Photo submitted by KingOsi on 07/21/2019
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Photo submitted by djones1961 on 11/26/2018
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Palmer Course 18th hole Par 3 Photo submitted by AGCarson on 10/21/2017
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tough course Photo submitted by webbknight on 08/31/2015
My opinion
Can’t say enough about how the staff rallied and came to my rescue when my budget rental car failed to start in the morning, a big thanks to all. With regards to the course, I have always enjoyed Palmer design courses and this one was great, looking forward to playing the sister course during my stay. Other than some minor tee box and fairway conditions I thought the course was in great shape, really enjoyed the whole experience.
The greens were very good
The tee boxes were kong from overseeding i believe, other than that small blemish, the Palmer course was in better condition than 3 others we played this week. None had greens that rolled so smoothly.
Always Great Time on Palmer!
This place realizes it has one thing keeping it alive. Two great golf courses
Great Course / Great Price
Greens rolled true, even in the rain! Great layout, great price. Can’t wait to play the other course as well as the Palmer Course again!
Amazing 👏
I played the Saddlebrook side before First time playing Palmer and I absolutely loved it! A+ perfect conditions. Looking forward to playing again 🙂
Always a good experience
Greens were recently punched and a little slower than normal, but course was otherwise great.
If Not for the Restrooms…
The Palmer course was in very good condition. A few tee boxes were knotty, but the overall course was well maintained and the undulating greens were awesome. The golf staff was very helpful - thank you Aiden for going the extra mile and escorting our car to the first tee box. Be prepared to carry your clubs from the valet area to the golf shop. The golf valet cart provided no service after 1pm. You can also leave your clubs at valet and grab them when you get your cart. The only negative about this course was the rest rooms. They were filthy. As a female golfer, this on course amenity is extremely important. Otherwise, the course currently is a 5 star.
Great course at great value
While every other course is dealing with crap conditions, the Palmer course was impeccable. Tee boxes and fairways were great. Greens were super slick and rolled true. And it’s just a great course. For $60 this was a great deal.
Awesome outing with my son
Had a great time on the Palmer course. Didn’t bring our clubs but they had those to rent. Great time. Carts were awesome as well with real time data letting you know were to go and how much further.
Palmer
No services on golf course
Watering low, greens burnt
No golf cart food &beverage
All washers not filled with water
No water fountains
No cart or water on course at all
Course was in really good shape and can’t beat the price for twilight round. The only negative was no drinking water or cart on course during twilight. With this course not wrapping back around to the club house after 9 it was a brutal end to the round.
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