Welcome to Palmer Hills

Palmer Hills golf course is an award winning public 18 hole golf course designed by William J. Spear. The course and driving range are located in Bettendorf Iowa, which is part of the Quad Cities and built on land purchased from the David Palmer family in 1971.

Palmer Hills opened in 1975, and is home to 100 year old oak trees, rolling hills, ponds, and a meandering creek that comes into play on 11 holes. A variety of teeing options make the hills and water a challenge that is playable for golfers of all levels.

Celebrate 50 Years of Golf at Palmer Hills in 2025!

2025 marks Palmer Hills Golf Course’s 50^th Season! While it was established in 1974, the first rounds of golf did not take place until 1975. What started as the Palmer Family Dairy Farm has now become the Quad Cities” #1 Golf Course and the Iowa Golf Association’s 18-Hole Golf Course of the Year. To read the nomination, click here.

No longer just a golf course, Palmer Hills is a golf complex with a full-service Golf Shop, a 28-bay driving range, a unique 18-hole putting experience called The Forge, Palmer Grill, golf lessons taught by one of the best instructors in the state, weekly leagues, and more.

“The 2024 Season was one for the ages at Palmer Hills! We broke another record with 41,726 rounds of golf played,” said Jon Waddell, PGA Head Golf Professional. “Now, our focus is on 2025 and celebrating 50 years of golf with our incredible customers.”

To celebrate Palmer Hills’ 50^th Season, several special events are taking place.

Come Join Us

Palmer Hills was selected as the “Best Golf Course” in the 2006 Readers Choice awards sponsored by the Quad City Times. Palmer Hills is an easy drive from anywhere in the QC area and is about a mile from Interstate 74. Make reservations now to take the Palmer Hills challenge.