
Palms Course
The Palms Course
About this course
The Palms Course in Florence, South Carolina, was designed by Roland Robertson, a regional architect active in the Carolinas during the latter half of the twentieth century. Robertson's work typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural features of the South Carolina Lowcountry and Pee Dee region. Florence sits in the northeastern part of the state, where the landscape transitions from coastal plain to gently rolling terrain, and courses in this area generally feature pine-lined fairways, modest elevation changes, and strategic use of water hazards and native vegetation. The routing at The Palms likely takes advantage of the area's characteristic sandy soils and mature tree canopy, with design elements that reflect mid-century Southern golf architecture—straightforward holes that reward accurate driving and thoughtful course management rather than overwhelming length. Water comes into play on several holes, a common feature in this region where natural drainage patterns and ponds shape strategic decisions. The course serves the Florence community, which has a modest but steady golf culture supported by both local players and visitors traveling along the I-95 corridor. Florence's position as a regional hub in the Pee Dee has historically made it a stop for travelers between the Carolina coast and inland destinations, and The Palms fits into this context as a accessible daily-fee or semi-private facility. The course provides a straightforward test of golf in a setting typical of inland South Carolina layouts.
Quick facts
- Location
- Florence, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1961
- Designer
- Roland Robertson
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,251 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.7/127
Getting there
The journey to The Palms Course begins at Florence Regional Airport, a convenient regional gateway just minutes from the property, though many travelers opt for the broader connections available at Myrtle Beach International or Columbia Metropolitan, each roughly an hour's drive away. The approach through South Carolina's Pee Dee region unfolds across gently rolling terrain where tobacco fields and pine stands give way to the manicured edges of Florence's northern corridor. As you turn off the main thoroughfare, the landscape quiets into a low-country rhythm, and the entrance to The Palms reveals itself with understated elegance - a private enclave where the coastal plain's natural grace has been shaped into one of the region's most refined golfing retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about Palms
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Palms was designed by Roland Robertson.
Yes. Palms is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Palms is 72.
Palms plays 6,251 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Palms is 127.
Palms is a 18-hole course.



