
Oak Trail Course
The Park West Palm




About this course
Oak Trail at The Park West Palm is a Ron Garl design located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Garl, a Florida-based architect who trained under Joe Lee and became known for his work throughout the southeastern United States from the 1970s onward, has designed or renovated dozens of courses across the state. His designs typically emphasize playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural characteristics of Florida terrain—flat to gently rolling land, native vegetation, and strategic use of water hazards. The course occupies property in West Palm Beach's suburban landscape, where residential development and golf often coexist. Florida courses in this setting generally feature bermudagrass playing surfaces, palm trees and tropical plantings, and lakes or retention ponds that serve both aesthetic and drainage functions. Garl's routing likely takes advantage of available elevation changes, however modest, and uses water and bunkering to define holes and create strategic interest without requiring excessive length or difficulty. Oak Trail serves as one of the golf amenities at The Park West Palm, a private club environment. The course provides members with a layout suited to regular play, where familiarity with green contours and hazard placement becomes part of the experience. West Palm Beach's year-round climate allows for consistent conditions and frequent use, and the course reflects the practical demands of a membership facility—playable, well-maintained, and integrated into the broader club lifestyle.
Quick facts
- Location
- West Palm Beach, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1982
- Holes
- 9
- Designer
- Ron Garl
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 2,913 yards
- Difficulty
- 34.1/123
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
The journey to The Park West Palm begins at Palm Beach International Airport, a compact and efficient gateway just fifteen minutes north of the club. For members arriving by private aircraft, Atlantic Aviation's FBO at the same field offers discreet handling and expedited ground transport. The drive south along I-95 or the more leisurely Dixie Highway transitions quickly from coastal commerce into the established residential canopy of West Palm Beach, where royal palms and sprawling oaks signal arrival into one of South Florida's most quietly distinguished enclaves.

FAQ
Common questions about Oak Trail at The Park West Palm
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Oak Trail at The Park West Palm has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Oak Trail was designed by Ron Garl.
Yes. Oak Trail at The Park West Palm is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Oak Trail is 36.
Oak Trail plays 2,913 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Oak Trail is 123.




