This course opened in 1977 with a design by Arnold Palmer and his golf architecture firm. The executive-length course was named in memory of Spessard Holland, who was a governor and a U.S. Senator from Florida. From the east, the constant and unpredictable breezes off the Atlantic Ocean adds some challenge. Water is in play on 11 holes, but only with forced carries on six holes.

The somewhat short practice facility uses "Cayman balls" for reduced distance.