
Ocean Palm Course
Ocean Palm Golf Course
About this 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.
Quick facts
- Location
- Flagler Beach, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1959
- Designer
- Fred Bolton
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 33
- Length
- 2,318 yards
- Difficulty
- 31.1/103
Getting there
The journey to Ocean Palm Golf Course begins at Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), situated roughly thirty minutes north along Florida's Atlantic coast, or alternatively through Orlando International (MCF), a ninety-minute drive inland that serves as the primary hub for central Florida visitors. From either gateway, the route descends through the gentle, sun-drenched landscape of Volusia County, where the flat terrain gradually opens onto the barrier-island geography that defines this stretch of the coast. The final approach to Flagler Beach trades the commercial corridors for quieter coastal roads lined with palmettos and sea oaks, with the Atlantic breeze growing perceptibly stronger as you near the club's oceanfront setting. Ocean Palm Golf Course emerges at the edge of this serene seaside town, where the salt air and distant sound of breaking waves provide an unhurried, distinctly Florida prelude to play.

FAQ
Common questions about Ocean Palm
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Ocean Palm was designed by Fred Bolton.
Yes. Ocean Palm is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Ocean Palm is 33.
Ocean Palm plays 2,318 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Ocean Palm is 103.
Ocean Palm is a 9-hole course.



