Palmer III at Boca West Country Club

The Palmer III course at Boca West Country Club is one of four championship layouts at this expansive private community in Boca Raton. Designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge, the course reflects the architectural partnership's characteristic approach to South Florida golf design during the development boom of the 1970s and 1980s. Despite its name referencing Arnold Palmer, the course was designed by Devlin and von Hagge, who created numerous Florida courses during this era known for their strategic bunkering and water hazards integrated into the flat terrain.

The routing works through the residential landscape typical of South Florida country club communities, with water features playing a significant role in the design strategy. Devlin and von Hagge typically employed elevated greens, extensive mounding, and dramatic bunkering to create visual interest and strategic challenge on relatively level sites. The course incorporates these elements to test shot-making and course management skills, particularly around the greens where players must navigate the architects' characteristic shaping.

Boca West operates as a large-scale private club with multiple courses serving a substantial membership drawn largely from seasonal residents and retirees. The club maintains the Palmer III course alongside its other layouts to provide variety and accommodate the community's golf-focused lifestyle. The course serves as part of the broader amenity package that defines this style of South Florida country club development.