Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages) Florida
Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages) is a par-36 semi-private course in Florida, playing 3,541 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 37.4 and slope of 143. Designed by Arnold Palmer (2004).
Course Overview
| Type | Semi-Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 36 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 3,541 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 37.4 / 143 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Architect | Arnold Palmer |
| Year | 2004 |
| Location | Florida, USA |
| Coordinates | 28.9175, -81.9925 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,921 | 6,329 | 72 | 72.4 | 132 |
| Gold | 6,586 | 6,022 | 72 | 70.9 | 128 |
| Blue | 6,167 | 5,639 | 72 | 69 | 125 |
| White | 5,391 | 4,930 | 72 | 65.4 | 111 |
| Green | 4,883 | 4,465 | 72 | 63.1 | 103 |
| Friendly | 3,711 | 3,393 | 72 | 59 | 92 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.4/132 | 393 | 584 | 395 | 572 | 392 | 146 | 443 | 203 | 407 | 3535 | 402 | 434 | 369 | 529 | 394 | 151 | 389 | 188 | 530 | 3386 | 6921 |
| Gold 70.9/128 | 366 | 561 | 374 | 553 | 372 | 142 | 410 | 167 | 382 | 3327 | 367 | 402 | 363 | 500 | 388 | 149 | 384 | 182 | 524 | 3259 | 6586 |
| Blue 69/125 | 352 | 515 | 367 | 530 | 346 | 122 | 373 | 151 | 355 | 3111 | 374 | 356 | 335 | 474 | 375 | 132 | 356 | 152 | 502 | 3056 | 6167 |
| White 65.4/111 | 311 | 466 | 332 | 436 | 301 | 100 | 321 | 125 | 330 | 2722 | 287 | 339 | 270 | 446 | 321 | 106 | 316 | 126 | 458 | 2669 | 5391 |
| Green 63.1/103 | 285 | 458 | 323 | 432 | 277 | 71 | 286 | 104 | 293 | 2529 | 253 | 310 | 234 | 406 | 249 | 91 | 268 | 101 | 442 | 2354 | 4883 |
| Friendly 59/92 | 200 | 328 | 251 | 307 | 194 | 68 | 205 | 96 | 235 | 1884 | 234 | 209 | 161 | 340 | 211 | 57 | 240 | 99 | 276 | 1827 | 3711 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,921 yards, 72.4/132)
Course rating 0.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,391 yards, 65.4/111)
1,530 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Friendly (3,711 yards, 59/92)
3,210 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 13.0 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 584 yards. 12 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 146 yards. 68 from the FRIENDLY tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages)?
Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages) has a course rating of 37.4 and slope of 143 from the back tees. From the FRIENDLY tees, the rating is 59 with a slope of 92.
How long is Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages)?
From the back tees, Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages) plays 3,541 yards. The course is par 36 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages)?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 393-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages)?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,921 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the FRIENDLY tees (3,711 yards).
Is Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages) public or private?
Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages) is a semi-private golf course in Florida. Open to public play with some member priority.
What courses are near Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages)?
Nearby courses include Saddlebrook Golf course (The Villages), Hawkes Bay Golf course (The Villages), Heron Golf Course (The Villages), Pimlico Golf Course (The Villages).
Is there a yardage book for Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages)?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages) with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages)?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages) for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Palmer Legends Country Club (The Villages) have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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