The Palencia Club is an 18-hole golf course in St. Augustine, FL with a par of 72. It offers 9 tee sets: tournament (7,023 yards, slope 143, rating 75.1), champion (6,642 yards, slope 140, rating 73.3), champion/competition (6,485 yards, slope 138, rating 72.6), competition (6,285 yards, slope 134, rating 71.7), gentlemens (5,996 yards, slope 130, rating 70.4), gentlemens/middle (5,778 yards, slope 124, rating 69.4), middle (5,561 yards, slope 119, rating 68.6), middle/forward (5,203 yards, slope 115, rating 67.1), forward (4,839 yards, slope 112, rating 64.8). The hardest hole is #7, a par 4 playing 360 yards from the first tee.
The Palencia Club
St. Augustine, FL
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A straightforward par 4 that plays as the third-most difficult hole on the course. The fairway is fairly open off the tee, but the approach demands accuracy with bunkers and hazards guarding the green complex.

A short par 4 and the easiest hole on the course, offering a genuine scoring opportunity. The modest length allows aggressive play, though the approach must still navigate any greenside defenses to secure par.

A brief par 3 that plays as one of the course's easier one-shot holes. Despite its compact length, precision is required to avoid any hazards surrounding the small green.

A substantial par 5 with length that cannot be ignored. The hole's difficulty stems from its demanding yardage and the strategic positioning of hazards that will test players' course management on the way to the green.

A short par 3 that presents a relatively straightforward one-shot opportunity. The diminutive yardage makes this a birdie hole for most golfers, provided the tee shot finds the heart of the green.

A compact par 4 and the fifth-most challenging hole on the course. The relatively short length does not diminish the difficulty, suggesting that hazards and green complexity demand strategic precision off the tee and into the green.

The signature hole of the course and rated the most difficult par 4 at Palencia. This formidable test likely features dramatic bunkering, water hazards, or both, that demand flawless execution throughout the hole.

A mid-length par 4 with a significant gap between forward and middle tees. Strategic hazards likely define the approach, making club selection and positioning off the tee essential to navigating this moderately challenging hole.

The seventh-most difficult par 5 on the course, offering reasonable length. Despite its playability, hazards are likely positioned to penalize poor execution on the second or third shot into the green.

A short par 4 rated fourth-most difficult, suggesting that its challenge comes not from length but from hazard placement and green complexity. Accuracy off the tee and a precise approach are required despite the modest yardage.

The second-easiest hole at Palencia, a par 4 that provides good scoring potential. The relatively short distance from the middle tee makes this a prime opportunity for birdie.

The easiest hole on the course, a par 3 of modest length. This one-shot hole is designed to be accessible, though the tee shot must still avoid any greenside hazards to secure a birdie opportunity.

A lengthy par 5 ranked tenth in difficulty, presenting a substantial challenge from the tee. The extended yardage and strategic hazard placement demand careful navigation through all three shots to reach the green in regulation.

The second-most difficult hole on the course, a formidable par 4 that ranks behind only the seventh hole. This challenging test likely features prominent bunkering and water hazards that demand precise shotmaking.

A mid-length par 3 with moderate difficulty. The one-shot nature demands accuracy, with hazards positioned to test the player's ability to find the green from the tee.

A strong par 4 ranked sixth in difficulty, featuring enough length to challenge most golfers. Hazards and/or doglegs likely define the hole's character, requiring strategic decision-making off the tee.

A mid-length par 4 with moderate difficulty, offering a balanced test. The hole's challenge likely stems from bunkering or a tight approach corridor that demands accuracy into the green.

A substantial finishing par 5 rated eighth in difficulty, providing a climactic conclusion to the round. The extended yardage and strategic hazard placement demand solid execution on all three shots to end the day strongly.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | |||
| tournament | 469 | 331 | 216 | 541 | 179 | 408 | 444 | 396 | 542 | 3526 | 427 | 392 | 185 | 564 | 377 | 171 | 458 | 352 | 571 | 3497 | 7023 |
| champion | 452 | 321 | 169 | 504 | 164 | 386 | 397 | 359 | 523 | 3275 | 402 | 384 | 168 | 537 | 370 | 168 | 443 | 346 | 549 | 3367 | 6642 |
| champion/competition | 433 | 321 | 169 | 504 | 152 | 386 | 376 | 359 | 518 | 3218 | 386 | 384 | 152 | 537 | 359 | 168 | 397 | 346 | 538 | 3267 | 6485 |
| competition | 433 | 309 | 160 | 491 | 152 | 362 | 376 | 345 | 518 | 3146 | 386 | 305 | 152 | 521 | 359 | 152 | 397 | 329 | 538 | 3139 | 6285 |
| gentlemens | 423 | 300 | 126 | 480 | 133 | 345 | 367 | 326 | 502 | 3002 | 343 | 300 | 134 | 502 | 348 | 145 | 383 | 315 | 524 | 2994 | 5996 |
| gentlemens/middle | 402 | 300 | 126 | 462 | 133 | 320 | 360 | 326 | 454 | 2883 | 317 | 300 | 125 | 471 | 348 | 145 | 370 | 315 | 504 | 2895 | 5778 |
| middle | 402 | 226 | 101 | 462 | 103 | 320 | 360 | 306 | 454 | 2734 | 317 | 295 | 125 | 471 | 316 | 122 | 370 | 307 | 504 | 2827 | 5561 |
| middle/forward | 361 | 226 | 101 | 411 | 103 | 320 | 343 | 306 | 418 | 2589 | 299 | 295 | 110 | 432 | 316 | 122 | 310 | 307 | 423 | 2614 | 5203 |
| forward | 361 | 214 | 86 | 411 | 78 | 274 | 343 | 231 | 418 | 2416 | 299 | 240 | 110 | 432 | 276 | 106 | 310 | 227 | 423 | 2423 | 4839 |