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I played this course probably 18 months ago and in that period they’ve made a ton of improvement. The last time we played we said, great layout, too bad about the course maintenance and the facilities were frankly a bit creepy. Today we saw a new clubhouse being constructed that is almost complete, a course that was in great shape with fast firm greens, and a new nine called the Pines that must have been acquired since we played last? In a few months this may become a go to coursefor us. Staff was beyond friendly as well! Great day of golf.

The Palm Aire Palms course is one of the Can-Am group of courses in the Ft Lauderdale area, It is one of the most reasonably affordable rounds of golf in peak season that is still a good playable track. The facilities are moderate and dated, but the course is always in decent and playable condition. The greens were faster and better than expected, and a 4 hour 15 minute pace of play for a perfect weather Saturday morning was surprisingly good. The course is very playable. Wjile lined with condos, they are generally set back and do not (or should not!) come into play.. It has a drainage sytem designed to create streams that work across several fairways. Distances to the streams are not indicated anywhere, and I couldnt find anything to ping a rangefinder off of, which forced uninformed decisions from the tee. The drainage system also creates linear water along the side of many fairways and buffer between condos and golf course. All in all a good practice course to work on the swing in the middle of the season that won't break the bank. Finally the course is across the street from the Isles Casino that has a very good NY deli and a trotters race track.