Palms Golf Club sits in Littlefield, a small community in the far northwestern corner of Arizona near the borders of Nevada and Utah. The course was designed by William Hull and occupies land along the Virgin River corridor, where the Mojave Desert landscape meets riparian vegetation. The setting offers a contrast between arid desert terrain and the green corridor sustained by the river, with views toward surrounding mesas and the broader Colorado Plateau region.
The routing takes advantage of the natural topography and the presence of mature palm trees and other vegetation that give the course its name. Hull's design works within the constraints of the desert environment, incorporating native grasses and desert flora alongside the more traditional playing surfaces. The layout presents challenges typical of desert golf, including elevation changes, strategic bunkering, and the need for accuracy off the tee where desert scrub borders fairways.
Littlefield's remote location places the course well off the main tourist corridors of Arizona golf, serving primarily regional players and travelers passing through the area on Interstate 15. The club operates in a climate that allows for year-round play, though summer temperatures can be extreme. The facility reflects the character of small-town desert golf in the American Southwest, offering a straightforward golf experience in a landscape defined by wide skies and rugged terrain.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Palms was designed by William Hull.
Yes. Palms at Palms Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Palms is 72.
Palms plays 6,860 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Palms is 136.
Palms is a 18-hole course.