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The Palmer Course

cart path on the Palmer course
Photo courtesy of John Collins
Scorecard

Formerly known as the Oasis Golf Course, the Palmer Course is Arnold Palmer’s magnificent masterpiece in the desert.

This par-71 course offers you a choice of five different tees and some of the most scenic desert panoramas in Southern Nevada. It’s rugged canyon fairways and meticulous contour greens set this course apart as one of the best 18 holes you can play. The Palmer Course has been rated among the “Top 10 You Can Play” by Golf Digest. All but one episode of the Big Break Mesquite was hosted by the Oasis Golf Club.

As of January 2022

Tees Course Rating Slope Yardage Par
Black 71.5 138 6455 71
Blue 69.3 128 6006 71
White 67.1 122 5568 71
Gold (Men) 64.6 108 4999 71
Gold (Women) 69.3 124 4999 71
Red 65.7 112 4263 71

Course Tour

Hole 1 Par 4

Description

Standing on the back tee box feels like standing on an elevated stage. This converted par 4 was changed from a par 5 when the clubhouse was built in 2000. The approach shot is difficult due to an elevated, rather small green. Utilizing an extra club to this false front green will be necessary.

red 266
gold 279
white 322
blue 334
black 346
Hole 2 Par 3

Description

Favor the right side of this huge, undulating green. Any shot hit on right side of the green will funnel towards the center of the green. Hole location will dictate club selection. Hitting tee shot over the green is not a viable option.

red 103
gold 138
white 157
blue 187
black 225
Hole 3 Par 4

Description

The toughest hole on the Palmer according to the course raters. The only par 4 on the front 9 over 400 yards. A blind tee shot aimed to a downhill fairway will leave a 2nd shot over a pond from a downhill lie. The further right of the fairway, the flatter the lie for your approach shot.

red 230
gold 318
white 351
blue 408
black 424
Hole 4 Par 4

Description

The second blind tee shot in as many holes but a more gratuitous landing area. A straight tee shot to a plateau fairway will leave an approach shot to a wide, shallow green that is uphill. Be cautious of the river on the left side of fairway and OB on the right.

red 266
gold 279
white 308
blue 328
black 366
Hole 5 Par 5

Description

The beginning of the most beautiful 4-hole stretch in Mesquite. An elevated tee box over 100 feet high looks down into a narrow Canyons fairway. An aggressive tee shot will lead for a chance to go for the green in two.

red 376
gold 432
white 493
blue 502
black 534
Hole 6 Par 4

Description

One of Mr. Palmer’s favorite holes on the course. You won’t want to necessarily use a driver unless you can fade the ball around the dogleg-right. The green lies at the back of a box canyon so be accurate with the approach shot.

red 230
gold 278
white 322
blue 356
black 367
Hole 7 Par 3

Description

The most visually intimidating par 3 on the course. Each shot will be necessary to carry a canyon that’s short, left and right of the green. Get your camera ready, one of the more picturesque place atop the highest point on the course.

red 82
gold 116
white 138
blue 148
black 157
Hole 8 Par 5

Description

Like #5, a 100 foot elevation change between tee box and fairway. The first half of this hole demands hitting the fairway as both sides are surrounded by canyons until the hole opens out about 200 yards from the green. The pond on the right dictates a player’s fortitude to hit the green in two or lay up left of the green to an angle that doesn’t require carrying the pond.

red 390
gold 408
white 444
blue 503
black 524
Hole 9 Par 3

Description

The flattest par 3 on the course with a firm green makes the tee shot harder than it looks. The prevailing wind makes this hole a lot longer than the yardage.

red 108
gold 116
white 146
blue 165
black 179
Hole 10 Par 4

Description

This may seem like an innocent short, drivable par 4, but the topography is all uphill to a well protected green. The shallow green atop a steep hill makes the approach shot hard to judge the actual distance and can be difficult to hold the green.

red 200
gold 240
white 263
blue 284
black 299
Hole 11 Par 4

Description

A magnificent view from atop the elevated tee box. Accurate tee shots will land in a narrowing fairway between fairway bunkers on both sides. The second shot is demanding and misleading as the surrounding areas around the fairway block prevailing winds, however the green is exposed to these conditions. Aiming towards right side of green is advised.

red 303
gold 374
white 391
blue 412
black 444
Hole 12 Par 5

Description

The longest hole on the golf course as this par 5 plays opposite the other Par 5 on the Palmer. It’s all uphill with desert and OB surrounding the fairway. The green has a false front and is two tiered so precision is key to score a birdie.

red 324
gold 397
white 441
blue 475
black 550
Hole 13 Par 4

Description

The somewhat benign hole starts with the most generous landing area of all the Par 4’s on the course. Aim towards left side of fairway for a flat lie to attack the very shallow and firm green. Avoid the right greenside bunker.

red 230
gold 285
white 323
blue 337
black 364
Hole 14 Par 4

Description

Accurate tee shots are critical to get a flat lie to the most exposed green on the golf course. Errant tee shots will lead to uphill or sidehill lies to an elevated green. The hole typically plays longer than the yardage dictates.

red 250
gold 332
white 348
blue 359
black 364
Hole 15 Par 4

Description

This narrowing fairway gives the option of a fairway metal or hybrid off the tee. Definitely advisable to hit an extra club to the clear the bunker short of the elevated green.

red 273
gold 298
white 331
blue 350
black 391
Hole 16 Par 3

Description

A visually appealing view from atop the tee box. The elevation change from tee to green is usually 1-2 clubs less. It is necessary to carry the green as the ball will not roll onto green normally.

red 105
gold 133
white 145
blue 164
black 181
Hole 17 Par 4

Description

The pond definitely comes into play from the tee box as well as the boundary rock wall on the right. Key is fairway to a relatively flat green that has a false front.

red 234
gold 270
white 309
blue 348
black 369
Hole 18 Par 4

Description

One of the best finishing holes to play in the desert. Elevated tees to a very demanding tee shot with houses on the left and a fairway that slopes into the pond. Staying on the left side of the fairway will yield an easier approach shot to a green surrounded by water short, right, and beyond the green.

red 256
gold 288
white 332
blue 362
black 384

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