Palamountain

I had a job cancel on me which allowed me to play at the last minute, So Like I do everytime I get this chance I go on GoldNow and see what is available. There it was Panther Lake $59, at 3:38 pm, ok I might not get 18 in but I for sure could get 15 or 16 in before dark. Not bad for a winter rate at a "Top 200" course as the flags the fly so proudly boast, so I booked. So before writing this review I reached out to the course and spoke with Lee, He basically dismissed the problems I had, with excuses and I don't think he really cared or will even attempt to fix them. We had two nice men as starters they paired me with a twosome and the course looked in good shape. We ended waiting on every hole every shot, the course was jam packed, play was extremely slow with no ranger in sight. Second we saw the cart girl on the first hole when we needed nothing and then not again. My biggest problem was the gps monitoring of the carts, these things literally would not let you get within 80 yards of the green without completely shutting down, only allowing you to slowly reverse your way out. So if your ball was somewhere between the green and 80 yards you had to get out walk to your ball to hit it then all the way back to your cart to advance. This is possibly the reason for the slow play, and my main reason for trying to let the course know there was a problem.
When I expressed my concerns with Lee, he said the course was busy that day, then offer less tee times. Lee also put the blame on the pro shop admitting the only thing wrong that had been done, was that the Pro shop attendant should have let me know there was no ranger to ensure pace of play, and as for the cart girl, they should have also let me know to stock up on anything I might need as she most likely would also not be around. Then to the gps Lee said they were programed to slow down at 80 yards away and completely stop at 30 yards away, this was not the case. I'm glad I was so frustrated I took a picture of the cart display and the green all the way in the distance to prove I was right as I don't think Lee believed me. So in conclusion Lee let me know that the full amenities of the course were basically not available if you book after or playing after 4pm, you were on your own. So if you book at a reduced rate expect reduces services, that's what I took away from the conversation. When I play a nice course I expect the same treatment as anyone else or I'll just stay playing the cheaper coursed like all the rest of us Peons.

I went to the course with a 3:50 tee time not expecting to get the entire 18 in but when I went to the starter he told me it would be closer to 4:30 till I could play. I would not have taken the tee time if I would known this. The place was over booked with slow play and no ranger helping things out.

I played the course about 7 years ago and remember liking it, I was excited to return to play it again. The only thing on the course in somewhat good shape were the greens. The tee boxes were all chewed up and the fairways we very rough. I won't be back until it gets some serious work.

Nice old Florida course, All the big names used to play a PGA event there which is cool. Great value and location.

Cool course, water all around. Not very busy a hidden gem.