Experience The Robert Trent Jones Course
From first arrival at the clubhouse, to your final putt on 18, the golf experience at Robert Trent Jones in Palmetto Dunes in nothing short of spectacular! The course was built in 1967 and was designed by Robert Trent Jones and Roger Rulewich. Featuring an open layout, wide fairways, and large greens, golfers of every level find this course enjoyable. As you journey through the course, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the 11 mile lagoon, homes, condos, kayakers, vacationers, deer, and maybe even a few turkeys.
Friendly staff await to greet you upon arrival at the clubhouse. Not only are they friendly, but very efficient as well. By loading up your clubs and meeting you in the back of the clubhouse, you have the extra time to check in and enjoy everything the full service clubhouse offers. If you are looking to grab breakfast or lunch before your round, I highly suggest stopping by Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers, & Pizza restaurant connected to the Robert Trent Jones Clubhouse. You won’t regret it!
Next are the outstanding practice facilities which feature a driving range, putting green, and premier custom club fitter, SwingFit. Your round of golf includes range balls, so need to buy any inside the clubhouse. The last stop before teeing off is the putting green located behind the tee box of hole #1. Finally, it’s time to tee off!
By this point in time you may have noticed the GPS Mobile Golf System mounted in each golf cart. This system allows you to find the yardage to and from any point on the golf course. Whether you are hitting a layup shot or need the yardage to an exact point on the green, the GPS system helps tremendously. If you are not sure how to use the GPS system don’t worry, the starter will explain everything and answer any questions you may have.
The front 9 navigates around beautiful homes, condos, and lagoons with numerous holes bordering highway 278 to the left. Make sure you pay attention to the wind, as it will have an impact on your club selection. When you get to hole #8 the fun really begins! This par 3, my favorite on the course, is guarded by water in the front and right, with sand traps featured on each side of the green. When you reach the turn make sure you stop by the conveniently located halfway house and grab something to eat and drink.
Now to the most famous hole in Palmetto Dunes, the par 5 #10. This oceanfront hole can be tough, but it’s well worth it when you are standing on the green looking out over the Atlantic Ocean. Don’t forget to take a picture while you are on the green. The rest of the holes on the back 9 are wide open. You will want to stay away from the right side of holes 11-15, as the 11 mile lagoon receives numerous golf ball donations each day.
After you make your birdie putt on #18, you can tip your hat to the crowd of guest enjoying their meal on the back deck of Big Jim’s.
Speaking of Big Jim’s, if you didn’t make it in time to eat before the round, you can always stop by afterwards to celebrate your low score on the beautiful Robert Trent Jones course. Written By: Andy Thompson
