Golf Course Review by: Billy Satterfield
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The Takeaway: As posh as you might expect from one of Donald Trump's favorite properties, the West Palm Beach location features pristine conditioning, exceptional service, and a fabricated setting that removes you from the outside world. With more elevation changes that you'd expect and a stellar finishing stretch of holes, it is a great course to enjoy. Grade B+
Quick Facts
Designer: Jim Fazio 1999
Cost: Private
Phone Number: 561-682-0700
Course Website: Official Website - Visit Trump International West Palm Beach (Championship)'s official website by clicking on the link provided.
Directions: Get here! - 3505 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 – UNITED STATES
Photos: See additional photos of Trump International West Palm Beach (Championship)
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What to Expect: The Fazio's know how to do something with nothing. Jim Fazio displayed that here, and Tom Fazio did it at Shadow Creek; a course that is often compared to this West Palm Beach luxury club. Both properties started with flat land and both moved enough earth to create elevation changes that help create more engaging shots throughout the course. While playing the course it is difficult to imagine that the property is completely surrounded by densely developed real estate since the amount of trees, foliage, and landscaping features would make any nursery envious. The result of the extensive landscaping is a golf course that feels isolated from hole to hole; for better and for worse. The highlight of the round is the finishing stretch starting with the 14th hole which boasts one of the most demanding approach shots on the course; uphill to a severely raised green. Players are then presented with a beautiful risk/reward par five where birdies can certainly fly. Overall, Trump International West Palm Beach is an exceptional experience with top notch service, Tour level conditioning, exceptional facilities, and complete isolation from the surrounding world. That is countered by lackluster green contours, but the elevation changes throughout the property deliver shots that are difficult to duplicate in the Sunshine State.
By the Numbers
| Tees | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7496 | 76.3 | 155 |
| Gold | 72 | 6973 | 74.8 | 153 |
| Blue | 72 | 6666 | 73.3 | 149 |
| White | 72 | 6203 | 71.5 | 139 |
| Silver | 73 | 5708 | 69.0 | 127 |
| Green (Ladies) | 73 | 5287 | 72.0 | 135 |
Individual Hole Analysis
Signature Hole: 17th Hole – 221 Yard Par 3 –
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Best Par 3: 5th Hole – 235 Yards –
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Best Par 4: 14th Hole – 425 Yards –
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Best Par 5: 15th Hole – 569 Yards –
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Birdie Time: 6th Hole – 335 Yard Par 4 –
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Bogey Beware: 18th Hole – 491 Yard Par 4 –
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