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“I have played it multiple times since it opened in the early 1990’s. It has appeared on our list from time to time and it is back on after a recent restoration/renovation. Brandon Johnson who worked with Palmer when the course was designed modified four greens that were severe when the green speeds were fast. The 1st, 2nd, 6th and 14th. He also modified the green complexes on these holes as well. All done very well and provided a fairer test. Still tough greens with their slopes but fair. I also liked how the course as it plays hardwoods (a little Northern Michigan feel), and it has some open holes as well. It ends with the final holes with views of Lake Como and the par 5 17th plays alongside it at 568 yards. The terrain makes this course fun to play and challenging and provides shot options. When putting you have to look at the surrounds to determine the break and if you are going up or downhill. Sometimes its difficult to tell. The best stretch for me is the approach to the par 4 11th at 422 yards that is slightly uphill. The slight dog leg left 12th at 387 yards that the fairway sits above the tee box and then the approach is basically all carry to a green slightly below the fairway. The 13th is a downhill 175 yards par 3 with water to the right of the green."
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“Enjoyable course with good shot options, some greens slope front to back, hole 3 is a difficult par 3"
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“The Palmer course is probably the most enjoyable of the three Geneva National courses. Not as difficult at Player course, but just as interesting and a great use of the terrain. Palmer challenges you to take a risk and the reward is often worth it but for the higher handicapper it is often better to be prudent. The holes on the Palmer course are very well framed and the hole challenge is easy to see. He made better use of the woods than the other two courses and while water is in play, it is not as penal as the Player course. Lake Como on the closing holes adds to the character of the course. Play it smart and you'll score well."
Read More2022
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