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Experience the natural beauty of the Florida woodlands that makes this majestic course one of America’s premier resort destinations. Both a pleasure to play and one of Disney’s toughest courses, this Joe Lee masterpiece features sparkling lakes and tropical sand, all in a gorgeous golf landscape populated with strategically placed palms. Played each year as part of the Children’s Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart, Disney’s Palm offers plenty of challenges for the novice and seasoned pro alike.

On this beautiful course, be prepared to see deer and other wildlife as you play in the early mornings. Also be sure to check the sand traps for alligators, our party saw two, who enjoy sunning themselves on the course. The 18th hole is rated the fourth-toughest hole on the PGA Tour. This course is rated one of “America’s Top 75 Resort Courses”.

Enhance your on-course experience with the latest GPS Technology. This state-of-the-art service offers realistic images of course fairways, greens and hazards that add a new dimension to the golf experience. Other GPS Technology features include detailed 3D views of each hole, precise yardage to different fairway and green locations, professional tips that aid course strategy, and the ability to monitor pace of play and communicate to course management.

We found the course to be in great shape! The greens were cut thin and the fairways were very well manicured. One suggestion, do not go after your golf ball if it goes into the “woods.” They’re not kidding when they say there is wildlife and some of it not so friendly. We enjoyed the water hazards as well as the fluffy white sand traps. I must say that I wanted to see a little more “Disney” in the course. The Mickey heads for the tees were nice, but I just wanted a little more fun. As a Disney World Guest, we were able to reserve a tee time 60 days in advance - great for us A-personality types. Day Guests can reserve tee times 30 days in advance. They also offer free taxi vouchers for all Walt Disney World Resort Guests.

Carefreetrip.com gives Walt Disney World’s Palm Course out of 5 suitcases.