Sabal/Grand at Grand Palms Resort

Grand Palms Resort in Pembroke Pines offers 27 holes designed by Ward Northrup, with the Sabal and Grand nines forming one of three possible 18-hole combinations. Northrup, who worked extensively in Florida during the latter decades of the 20th century, created a layout that reflects the flat topography and subtropical environment characteristic of South Florida's Broward County. The course sits in a developed area west of Fort Lauderdale, where residential communities and resort amenities shape the golfing landscape.

The design incorporates water features and strategic bunkering to create challenge on relatively level terrain. Palm trees, native vegetation, and the region's canal systems define the visual character and playing corridors. Like many Florida resort courses from this era, the routing balances accessibility for visiting players with enough variety to maintain interest across different nine-hole pairings. The Sabal and Grand nines each bring distinct hole sequences that combine to form a complete round.

Grand Palms functions as a resort facility, serving both guests and outside play in the competitive South Florida golf market. The course provides a straightforward test of accuracy and course management rather than dramatic elevation or severe hazards. Conditions and maintenance reflect the challenges of Florida's climate, where summer heat and rainfall influence turf quality and pace of play throughout much of the year.