The Park West Palm

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.