40% match
For GOLD tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palmetto Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Palmetto Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palmetto Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 24%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 19%Accuracy 11%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.7
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palmetto Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palmetto Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
palmettogc@miamidade.gov
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
9300 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33157, USA
Course Description
Palmetto Golf Course is a Par-70 championship 18-hole golf course located in Miami, Florida, operated by Miami-Dade County. The facility features a serpentine canal system, a 22-position driving range with lighting, a putting green, a clubhouse, and a fully stocked golf shop, with equipment rentals available. It offers golf lessons, clinics, and junior golf programs, as well as on-site dining at the Sports Grill Palmetto. Visitors can book tee times, access course information, and explore patron card options at this historic Miami-Dade County golf course established in 1959.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Wilson
Opened
1959
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Business Claimed
⭐4.1(544 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Palmetto Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:Long par fours create nonstop tee-to-green tension with front nine spiking bogey odds higher than back nine relief.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 706561 yards5999 metersCR 71.9Bogey 97.2Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | — | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 517 | 436 | 420 | 319 | 188 | 364 | 167 | 431 | 529 | 3371 | 402 | 204 | 444 | 390 | 368 | 393 | 379 | 180 | 430 | 3190 | 6561 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 705865 yards5363 metersCR 68.9Bogey 92.0Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.4 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | — | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 458 | 398 | 409 | 253 | 159 | 329 | 110 | 376 | 458 | 2950 | 381 | 180 | 397 | 363 | 332 | 372 | 352 | 143 | 395 | 2915 | 5865 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 706247 yards5712 metersCR 70.5Bogey 95.0Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.6 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | — | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 474 | 420 | 414 | 298 | 176 | 338 | 157 | 400 | 514 | 3191 | 392 | 193 | 412 | 378 | 354 | 383 | 365 | 162 | 417 | 3056 | 6247 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palmetto Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile81% match
For GOLD tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
Precision16%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Palmetto Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palmetto Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For GOLD tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision19%
Mechanics15%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Scoring23%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started64% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
53% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Precision38%
Aim29%
Distance Control12%
75% match
For GOLD tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Precision14%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision15%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring29%
Aim18%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion16%
28% match
For WHITE tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
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Get Started66% match
For WHITE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Precision13%
Accuracy12%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
38% match
For WHITE tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
36% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Aim11%
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Get Started58% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Precision13%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
38% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
80% match
For BLUE tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision16%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started48% match
For BLUE tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Palmetto Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Palmetto Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Palmetto Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Palmetto Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palmetto Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6213 yards. The back tees extend to 6561.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palmetto Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.9 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Palmetto Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6561.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Palmetto Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Palmetto Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6561.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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