Royal Palm / The course
Eighteen holes, hole by hole
A par 72 parkland course between Herbert Macaulay Way and the lagoon. Choose any hole on the map for its yardages, the line to take and advice from our head professional.
Interactive
The course map
Tap a hole number or a fairway. Use the front and back nine buttons to focus on half the course.
Full course: par 72, 6,891 yards from the blue tees.
The card
Scorecard
| Hole | Name | Par | Blue | White | Red | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Welcome | 4 | 382 | 357 | 313 | 9 |
| 2 | Long Palms | 5 | 528 | 500 | 432 | 3 |
| 3 | The Pond | 3 | 168 | 137 | 137 | 15 |
| 4 | Herbert’s Walk | 4 | 404 | 382 | 331 | 5 |
| 5 | The Corner | 4 | 371 | 346 | 304 | 11 |
| 6 | Captain’s Mile | 5 | 541 | 513 | 443 | 1 |
| 7 | The Island | 3 | 154 | 123 | 126 | 17 |
| 8 | Mango Grove | 4 | 396 | 374 | 324 | 7 |
| 9 | Homeward | 4 | 418 | 393 | 342 | 13 |
| 10 | Second Start | 4 | 375 | 347 | 307 | 10 |
| 11 | Lagoon Road | 5 | 512 | 481 | 419 | 4 |
| 12 | The Jetty | 3 | 182 | 160 | 149 | 14 |
| 13 | Fishermen | 4 | 412 | 387 | 337 | 6 |
| 14 | Little Gem | 3 | 142 | 114 | 116 | 18 |
| 15 | Harmattan | 5 | 534 | 503 | 437 | 2 |
| 16 | Reflection | 4 | 352 | 330 | 288 | 12 |
| 17 | Cotton Tree | 4 | 401 | 376 | 328 | 8 |
| 18 | Homecoming | 4 | 427 | 399 | 350 | 16 |
| Total | 72 | 6,891 | Course rating 72.4, slope 131 | |||
Looking after it
Course conditions
- Greens cut daily to 3.5 mm and rolled on competition days
- Buggies stay on paths after heavy rain, flagged at the starter’s hut
- Hollow tining in April and September, with two weeks of temporary greens
- Lift, clean and place on fairways from July to September
Around the course
Gallery
What is the dress code?
Collared shirts, tailored shorts or trousers and soft spikes. No denim, vests or football shirts on the course.
Can I walk or must I take a buggy?
Walking is welcome at all times. Buggies are ₦15,000 for two players and stay on paths after rain.
Is there a handicap limit?
Guests need a handicap of 28 or better on weekend afternoons. On weekdays all golfers are welcome, with a pace of play of 4 hours 15 minutes.
Your round
The first tee is waiting
Members book up to 14 days ahead and guests up to 7. Weekday mornings are the quietest time to play.