The Palms Rotonda, Florida
The Palms is a par-72 public course in Rotonda, Florida, playing 6,418 yards from the BLACK tees with a rating of 72.2 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,418 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.2 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Rotonda, Florida, USA |
| Coordinates | 26.9006, -82.2876 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,418 | 72 | 72.2 | 131 |
| Gold | 5,911 | 72 | 69.6 | 124 |
| Green | 5,251 | 72 | 66.3 | 118 |
| RED | 4,623 | 72 | 67.7 | 115 |
| Silver | 4,135 | 72 | 64.7 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.2/131 | 470 | 411 | 428 | 370 | 180 | 314 | 325 | 169 | 497 | 3164 | 346 | 153 | 492 | 329 | 171 | 429 | 528 | 393 | 413 | 3254 | 6418 |
| Gold 69.6/124 | 447 | 391 | 393 | 351 | 146 | 297 | 285 | 148 | 468 | 2926 | 303 | 139 | 475 | 286 | 144 | 404 | 492 | 361 | 381 | 2985 | 5911 |
| Green 66.3/118 | 417 | 355 | 355 | 296 | 119 | 258 | 257 | 116 | 443 | 2616 | 236 | 134 | 446 | 273 | 129 | 351 | 416 | 313 | 337 | 2635 | 5251 |
| RED 67.7/115 | 386 | 314 | 307 | 258 | 90 | 225 | 244 | 89 | 377 | 2290 | 199 | 105 | 416 | 242 | 119 | 307 | 378 | 256 | 311 | 2333 | 4623 |
| Silver 64.7/109 | 357 | 245 | 265 | 253 | 90 | 128 | 237 | 88 | 377 | 2040 | 199 | 99 | 371 | 236 | 113 | 260 | 317 | 250 | 250 | 2095 | 4135 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,418 yards, 72.2/131)
Course rating 0.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,251 yards, 66.3/118)
1,167 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Silver (4,135 yards, 64.7/109)
2,283 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.3 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 shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 528 yards. 31 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Palms?
The Palms has a course rating of 72.2 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the SILVER tees, the rating is 64.7 with a slope of 109.
How long is The Palms?
From the back tees, The Palms plays 6,418 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Palms?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 411-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Palms?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLACK tees (6,418 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the SILVER tees (4,135 yards).
Is The Palms public or private?
The Palms is a public golf course in Rotonda, Florida. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Palms?
Nearby courses include The Hills, Long Marsh, Oyster Creek Golf Club, The Cove of Rotonda Golf Center.
Is there a yardage book for The Palms?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Palms 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 The Palms?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Palms 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 The Palms 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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