Ocean Views and Perfect Putts: The Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course
The Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course is one of the finest short courses within the State of Florida. Situated on 39-acres in the Town of Palm Beach between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, this amazing course originally opened in 1961 as a private club. The Town of Palm Beach purchased the course in 1973 and has remained open to the public since that time.
The course itself features 18-holes which was redesigned by renowned golfer Raymond Floyd in 2009. Holes range in length from 49 yards (from the white tees) to 211 yards (from the black tees). Twice has the course been dubbed the “The Best Par 3 in the U.S.” and was ranked the number 1 course by Golf Magazine.
In addition to the course the facility features a full-length driving range, putting green, practice bunker as well as a Key West style clubhouse with a pro shop and an second floor on-site ocean view restaurant.
The Course
The Palm Beach Par 3 is a very popular course both to locals as well as vacation travelers to the Palm Beach County area. The course is even a favorite of professional golfers hosting an LPGA Pro-Am event from 1983 to 2000.
Located at 2345 South Ocean Boulevard in the Town of Palm Beach, the course was redesigned by Raymond Floyd in 2009 to be both fun and challenging for golfers of all skill levels. There are three sets of tee boxes, rolling fairways, sand bunkers and water hazards to accompany some of the best views in all of South Florida.
| Hole | Black | Blue | Handicap | White | Handicap |
| 1 | 167 | 147 | 7 | 117 | 11 |
| 2 | 126 | 110 | 13 | 89 | 5 |
| 3 | 196 | 164 | 3 | 139 | 13 |
| 4 | 211/191 | 162 | 1 | 110 | 1 |
| 5 | 176 | 147 | 5 | 126 | 7 |
| 6 | 128 | 103 | 11 | 76 | 3 |
| 7 | 108 | 89 | 15 | 59 | 9 |
| 8 | 133 | 112 | 9 | 85 | 15 |
| 9 | 81 | 66 | 17 | 49 | 17 |
| 10 | 112 | 91 | 10 | 71 | 18 |
| 11 | 108 | 82 | 18 | 63 | 16 |
| 12 | 126 | 104 | 12 | 90 | 14 |
| 13 | 171/127 | 108 | 8 | 86 | 8 |
| 14 | 129 | 110 | 14 | 87 | 10 |
| 15 | 156 | 127 | 6 | 79 | 6 |
| 16 | 117 | 103 | 16 | 81 | 12 |
| 17 | 148 | 120 | 4 | 91 | 4 |
| 18 | 179/163 | 135 | 2 | 104 | 2 |
| Total | 2,572 / 2,494 | 2,079 | 1,602 |
The course is open daily to the public from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (except Tuesday’s where the course opens at 11:00 AM). Although prices are always subject to change, the cost for an 18-hole round as of April 2023 is as follows:
- $80.05: 7:00 AM to 2:50 PM
- $59.14: 3:00 PM to 5:50 PM
The Town of Palm Beach resident annual passes are available and valid from November 1st to October 31.
- Single pass: $2,750 plus tax
- Double Pass: $3,950 plus tax
- Junior Pass (under 17): $2,000 plus tax
Callaway club rental pricing is as follows:
- Adult 18 Holes: $36.07
- Adult 9 Holes: $26.07
- Junior: $26.07
An additional rider who is not playing golf is allowed for a fee of $13.62. Click here to book a tee time at the Palm Beach Par 3.
Private golf lessons are offered at the Palm Beach Par 3 and eight individual professionals are available lead by Tony Chateauvert, the PGA Head Professional / Manager.
There are also adult and junior clinics offered which include:
- Monday – Ball Striking
- Tuesday – Full Swing
- Wednesday – Open Adult
- Thursday – Short Game
- Friday – Open Adult
- Saturday – Open Adult
- Sunday – Open Adult
The winter 2023 clinics cost $40 per person and more information can be obtained from the golf shop by calling 561.547.0598.