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Palm Golf Course
This
course is a challenging one, with narrow greens,
plenty of water
hazards and sand
traps.
Size of course: 6,461 yards from the
middle tees
Course ranked: The fourth (tied) toughest
of the six
courses at Walt Disney
World.
What is the cost:
Resort Guests; $109.00
Day Visitor; $114.00
Twilight Special; $50.00
Does the cost include a golf cart: yes
Misc: The golf course has two driving
ranges, putting
green, locker rooms, and a
beverage cart on
the course. The Pro Shop carries golf
apparel, equipment,
and
accessories.
Reservations: Resort guest can make a
reservation up to
sixty days in advance.
Non-resort quests
may reserve up to thirty days ahead.
Call WDW Golf (407-
939-4653).
Where is it: The Magnolia Golf Course is
located in the
Magic Kingdom Resorts
Area.
Parking: There is free parking near the
Pro Shop for Walt
Disney World resort guests
(non-resort guests
are charged about $5 to enter and park
in this area).
Complimentary taxi
service to and from the golf course is
available to resort
guests.
What resorts are near by: Shades of
Green, Grand
Floridian, Polynesian,
Contemporary, and
Wilderness Lodge.
Facts and Figures about the Palm Course:
Course opened in 1971
Par is 72
Course record: 61 (Mark Lye)
Length ranges from 6,957 (pro yardage) to 5,311 (forward
tees); men's yardage: 6,461
Course rating from the men's tees is 71.6
Slope index from the men's tees is 130
Water figures in the design of nine holes
Greens are TifEagle
Fairways are Tifway 419
Palm is one of three Walt Disney World courses designed by
Joe Lee; others: Lake Buena Vista and Magnolia.
The Palm course shares clubhouse facilities -- including a
pro shop and locker rooms -- with the Magnolia course.
Among the prestigious events that have called the course "home": the PGA
TOUR fall Classic (1972- ) -- currently the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney
World Resort; the Bryant Gumbel/Walt Disney World Celebrity Tournament
benefiting the United Negro College Fund (1989-91); and the AJGA/Polo Golf
Junior Classic (1995- ).
Palm No. 18 has ranked among the toughest 50 holes on the PGA TOUR eight
times since 1983.
Palm is part of a 99-hole Walt Disney World golf resort complex honored as
one of America's Gold Medal Resorts by Golf Magazine (2002 biennial survey).
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