Ocean Palm Golf Course

Ocean Palm Golf Course sits in Flagler Beach along Florida's northeast Atlantic coast, roughly midway between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine. Designed by Fred Bolton and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies land characteristic of the region's coastal plain—relatively flat terrain with natural wetlands, palmetto scrub, and stands of pine and palm. The routing works around and across several water features that come into play on multiple holes, typical of Florida golf design from this era. The layout measures just under 6,400 yards from the back tees and plays as a par 70, making it a manageable test for recreational golfers while still requiring accuracy off the tee and thoughtful club selection on approach shots. Water hazards and the occasional forced carry define the challenge on several holes, and the flat topography means wind conditions off the Atlantic can influence play. The course serves primarily as a daily-fee facility for visitors to the Flagler Beach area and local residents. Bolton, a regional architect active in Florida during the late twentieth century, designed several courses in the state, typically working within budget constraints to create playable layouts on available land. Ocean Palm reflects this practical approach—a straightforward neighborhood course that provides an accessible round in a coastal Florida setting without pretense to championship ambitions or national recognition.