Private Clubs in the Palm Beach & South Florida Area

Addison Reserve Country Club is a private golf community in Delray Beach, Florida, named in homage to iconic South Florida architect Addison Mizner and opened in 1996. Designed by Arthur Hills, the club offers 27 championship holes configured in a core layout, where no homes border the fairways, preserving an uninterrupted golfing environment across its sprawling, water-feature-rich grounds.

Delaire Country Club is a private golf community in Delray Beach, Florida, offering a 27-hole championship layout designed by noted Florida architect Joe Lee. The course stretches to 7,000 yards from the championship tees and is characterized by strategic water hazards and lush landscaping typical of Lee's design philosophy.

Gleneagles Country Club is a private 36-hole golf community established in Delray Beach, Florida, featuring two distinct championship courses designed by Karl Litten. Both the Victory and Legend courses were comprehensively renovated in 2014 by architect Kipp Schulties, and the club has served as a host venue for Florida State Golf Association events including the 2009 Florida State Senior Amateur Championship.

Gulf Stream Golf Club is a historic private club founded in the early 1920s in Delray Beach, Florida, originally designed by Donald Ross as part of the area's emergence as a premier winter destination for prominent Northern families. The classic Donald Ross layout, restored by Brian Silva in 2014, features subtle green complexes and a routing parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. The club has hosted two USGA Senior Amateur Championships, in 1956 and 1971, cementing its place in American golf history.

Eaglewood Country Club is a private 18-hole club in Hobe Sound, Florida, originally designed in 1983 by the noted architectural duo Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge. The course was later refined in 1998 by the Arnold Palmer Design Company, and plays to a par 72 with a slope rating of 133 from the championship tees. Set beneath a canopy of mature pines and oaks, the layout is characterized by strategic water hazards, well-maintained Bermuda grass, and a natural Florida setting that rewards thoughtful course management.

Hobe Sound Golf Club is a private, member-focused golf club situated on Florida's Treasure Coast, founded in 1988 and designed by respected golf course architect Joe Lee. The 18-hole layout stretches to 6,824 yards with a slope rating of 137, reflecting a genuine challenge within a classic Florida setting. With golf membership capped at 235, the club is known for its accessibility, well-maintained conditions, and unhurried atmosphere.

Jupiter Island Club is a highly exclusive private golf club founded in 1931 in Hobe Sound, Florida, originally developed under the direction of investment banker Permelia Pryor Reed. The 18-hole course was designed by William H. Diddel and later renovated in 2002 by Brian Silva, featuring Bermuda grass fairways and a notable 15th tee overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Consistently ranked among Florida's top private courses, Jupiter Island Club is recognized as one of the most selective golf clubs in the country.

Panther National is a premier private golf club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, completed in 2023 as part of a luxury residential community. The 18-hole, par-72 championship course marks the first design collaboration between PGA Tour star Justin Thomas and Hall of Fame architect Jack Nicklaus, stretching 7,383 yards from the tips.

BallenIsles Country Club is a 54-hole private club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, founded in 1963 on land originally developed by real estate magnate John D. MacArthur. The club's East Course, designed by Dick Wilson and later renovated by Keith Foster in 2018, hosted the 1971 PGA Championship, where Jack Nicklaus claimed one of his major victories. With three full courses spanning a range of difficulty and yardage, BallenIsles remains one of South Florida's most well-rounded private golf destinations.

The Country Club at Mirasol is a premier private golf community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, spanning over 2,300 acres of natural preserves and lakes. The club's two championship courses — the Sunset, designed by Arthur Hills, and the Sunrise, designed by Tom Fazio — offer a combined 36 holes of tournament-caliber golf, having hosted the Honda Classic and ADT Championship between 2004 and 2009.

Eastpointe Country Club is a 36-hole private golf community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, founded in 1973 and originally designed by the acclaimed Fazio duo, George and Tom Fazio. The club's East and West courses were later renovated by Karl Litten in the early 1990s, with the East Course playing to a demanding 7,159 yards and a slope rating of 139. Eastpointe has earned regional recognition for its undulating greens and tight fairways, and served as a host site for a U.S. Open Local Qualifier in 2017.

Banyan Golf Club is a private 18-hole course in West Palm Beach, Florida, designed by acclaimed architect Joe Lee and opened in 1973. Playing to 7,108 yards with a course rating of 74.4 and slope of 134, the layout is recognized for its challenging water hazards and a demanding par-4 tenth hole. The club gained national attention in 1981 when it hosted the LPGA's Mazda Classic.

Bear Lakes Country Club is a 36-hole private club in West Palm Beach, Florida, featuring two championship courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. The Links and The Lakes courses, both stretching over 7,000 yards, were originally built in 1984 and later redesigned in 2018 by Nicklaus and his son Jack Nicklaus II, offering a contrasting links-style layout alongside a course known for generous landing areas and large, undulating greens.

Breakers West Golf Course is a private 18-hole championship club in West Palm Beach, Florida, affiliated with the historic Breakers Palm Beach resort. Designed by Rees Jones in 1985 and updated by the architect again in 2002, the par-72 layout stretches 6,808 yards and carries a slope rating of 139, reflecting its competitive challenge. The course is characterized by strategically placed water hazards, sculpted bunkering, and well-manicured fairways that complement the natural South Florida landscape.

Cypress Lakes Homeowners Golf Course is a private 18-hole club founded in 1970 within the residential community of West Palm Beach, Florida. Designed by Arthur Hills, the par-72 layout stretches 6,811 yards from the championship tees and carries a slope rating of 133, with strategically placed bunkers and water hazards that define its challenge. The course hosted the Southern States Senior Golf Association Championship in 1997 and underwent an arboricultural renovation by Hills in 2001.

Dye Preserve Club is a private 18-hole golf club in Jupiter, Florida, designed by legendary architect Pete Dye and founded in 1988 on the site formerly known as Cypress Links. Dye's signature design elements — deep pot bunkers, vast waste areas, undulating greens, and strategic water hazards — produce a demanding 7,178-yard layout with a slope rating of 139. The club has hosted the Florida Open and Florida Mid-Amateur, and carries a reputation as a player's club with a notable concentration of professional golfer members.

Jonathans Landing Country Club is a private 54-hole golf community established in 1978 in Jupiter, Florida. The club features three distinct 18-hole courses designed by Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills, each offering scenic views of Florida's natural landscape and wildlife. Beyond golf, the club rounds out its offerings with tennis courts, fitness facilities, and a marina.

Jupiter Country Club is a private golf community founded in 2007 in Jupiter, Florida, featuring an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature Design course stretching 7,259 yards from the championship tees. The layout is characterized by wide fairways, large greens, and five tee boxes per hole, with the par-3 8th hole serving as the course's signature, its island-like green framed by surrounding water.

The Bears Club is an invitation-only private golf community in Jupiter, Florida, founded in 1999 by Jack Nicklaus as a personal expression of his reverence for the game's traditions. The 18-hole, par-72 championship course stretches 7,164 yards and features a diverse landscape of woods, lakes, and natural preserves, with a memorable par-3 island green among its most distinctive design elements.

Aberdeen Golf & Country Club is a private 18-hole club nestled within a residential community in Boynton Beach, Florida, founded in 1988. The course was designed by Desmond Muirhead, an architect celebrated for his inventive and unconventional layouts, and plays to 7,001 yards with a demanding slope rating of 146. Muirhead's signature style is evident throughout, with holes featuring lakes, rolling fairways, and strategically placed bunkers that reward thoughtful course management.

Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club is a private golf and country club established in 1969 in Boynton Beach, Florida, recognized as the first residential golf community in Palm Beach County. The 18-hole, par-72 course was designed by Pete Dye and stands as one of his early signature works, featuring the strategic bunkering, water hazards, and demanding layout that would come to define his celebrated career.

Hunters Run Country Club is a private golf and country club community in Boynton Beach, Florida, founded in 1978 and home to 54 holes of championship golf across three distinct courses. All three 18-hole layouts were designed by noted Florida golf architect Joe Lee, with the North and South Courses having undergone subsequent renovations in 2006 and 2016, respectively. The club also holds certification as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship across its expansive grounds.

Indian Spring Country Club is a private 36-hole golf community established in the early 1970s in Boynton Beach, Florida. Both the East and West championship courses were designed by noted golf architect Joe Lee and underwent comprehensive renovations in 2007 and 2008, delivering two distinctly routed layouts featuring classic Florida water hazards and strategic bunkering.

Floridian National Golf Club is a highly exclusive private club in Palm City, Florida, originally designed by Gary Player in 1996 and comprehensively reimagined by Tom Fazio following a 2011 renovation. The redesigned course plays to 7,162 yards along the scenic St. Lucie River, earning a course rating of 75.3 and slope of 142. The club gained early prominence as a PGA Tour host, having staged the 1999 Honda Classic won by Vijay Singh.

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is a private 36-hole golf and boating community situated along Florida's Treasure Coast in Palm City, founded in 1989. Both championship courses, the River Ridge and the Golden Marsh, were designed by Joe Lee and offer classic Florida-style golf framed by marsh landscapes and water features. A 2018 resurfacing of all 36 greens brought both courses to modern playing standards.

Martin Downs Golf Club is a 36-hole golf facility founded in 1974 in Palm City, Florida, offering two distinct layouts — the par-72 Gold Course and the par-70 Green Course — both designed by Charles Ankrom. The Gold Course plays to 6,628 yards with a slope rating of 134, while the Green Course provides a more accessible challenge, complemented by a full practice facility featuring a driving range, chipping green, and practice bunker.

Monarch Country Club is a private 18-hole golf club founded in 1987 and set within the scenic residential community of Monarch in Palm City, Florida. The course was designed by Arnold Palmer, features a par-72 layout stretching 6,867 yards from the championship tees, and carries a slope rating of 141 — reflecting a genuine challenge for serious golfers.

Jupiter Hills Club is a prestigious 36-hole private club in Tequesta, Florida, founded in 1969 by golf architect George Fazio and Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford. Both the Hills Course (1970) and Village Course (1978) were designed by George and Tom Fazio, with the Hills Course distinguished by dramatic elevation changes that include the highest point in Palm Beach County. The club hosted the 2018 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship and stands as one of South Florida's most respected private golf destinations.

Riverbend Golf Club is a private 18-hole parkland-style course founded in 1965 in Tequesta, Florida, along Florida's scenic Treasure Coast. The course holds a notable place in golf history as the first collaboration between architects Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, who went on to become one of the most prolific design partnerships of their era. With a slope rating of 132 and a course rating of 73.2 from the championship tees, Riverbend presents a stern test defined by natural terrain and strategically placed water hazards.

Tequesta Country Club is a private 18-hole club established in 1957 in the village of Tequesta, Florida, featuring an original design by renowned architect Dick Wilson. The course was redesigned in 2000 by Kipp Schulties and plays to a slope rating of 134, with a standout par-3 14th hole demanding a carry over water to an island green. The club has hosted FSGA championship events and is framed throughout by mature live oaks and palms characteristic of South Florida's natural landscape.

Turtle Creek Club is a private 18-hole club founded in 1969 in Tequesta, Florida, known for its lush, semi-tropical resort-style setting along Florida's southeast coast. The course was originally designed by Joe Lee and later restored in 2002 by Bobby Weed, playing to a challenging slope rating of 136 from the championship tees. The par-3 15th hole, which plays over water to a back-to-front sloped green, stands as one of the layout's most memorable challenges.

Bonita Pass Golf Course is a private 18-hole club in Buttonwood, Florida, originally designed by Joseph L. Lee in 1972 and set against the natural backdrop of Bonita Pass. The course was renovated in 2000 by Bruce Hepner and Ernie Els Design, featuring Celebration Bermuda fairways and a demanding par-3 16th hole that plays over water. The club previously hosted the 1999 Florida Senior Open Championship, underscoring its standing in the state's competitive golf landscape.

Redfish Run Golf Course is a 9-hole course located in Buttonwood, Florida, situated within a natural Florida landscape where the local redfish population inspired the course's name. Designed by Ronald Fream, the layout is notable for its water-heavy routing, with aquatic hazards influencing play on the majority of its holes.

Tarpon Boil Golf Course is a private 9-hole club located in Buttonwood, Florida, with roots dating to the early twentieth century. The course is noted for its Donald Ross design heritage, including the architect's characteristic turtleback greens that demand precision approach play.

The Falls Club of the Palm Beaches is a private 18-hole golf community in Lake Worth, Florida, established in the mid-1980s as part of a planned residential development. The course was designed by Joe Lee, a prolific Florida golf architect celebrated for crafting challenging yet accessible layouts across the Southeast, and stretches to over 7,000 yards from the championship tees with a slope rating of 139. Notably rolling terrain for South Florida and extensive water features throughout give the course a distinctive character uncommon to the region.

Sherbrooke Golf and Country Club is a private 18-hole club established in 1970 in Lake Worth, Florida, designed by noted golf course architect Desmond Muirhead. The par-72 layout stretches 6,838 yards from the championship tees and features tree-lined fairways and large, elevated greens that produce a slope rating of 130. A 2006 renovation refreshed the greens and tee boxes, preserving the integrity of Muirhead's original design for contemporary play.

The Fountains Country Club is a private 54-hole golf community in Lake Worth, Florida, founded in 1972 with all three courses designed by acclaimed architect Robert Von Hagge. The club expanded from its original 18 holes to a full 54-hole complex by the late 1980s, a rare distinction among private clubs in South Florida. In 1987, the club served as host to the USGA Senior Women's Amateur Championship, cementing its place in competitive golf history.

Palm Beach Polo and Country Club is a 36-hole private golf community in Wellington, Florida, originally established in 1979 amid one of the country's premier equestrian destinations. The championship layout, originally designed by George Fazio in 1982 and later renovated by Anderson & Hicks in 2013, stretches to 7,014 yards with a slope rating of 134, and has hosted notable events including the 1985 World Renault Championship.

The Wanderers Club is a private golf and polo club established in 1984 in Wellington, Florida, one of the premier equestrian and country club communities in Palm Beach County. The 18-hole championship course, originally designed by renowned English golfer and broadcaster Peter Allis, plays to 7,017 yards with a course rating of 73.6 and slope of 134. The club is distinguished by its combination of serious golf infrastructure and a world-class polo field, reflecting Wellington's unique sporting culture.

Wycliffe Golf & Country Club is a private residential golf community founded in 1983 in Wellington, Florida, offering 36 holes of championship golf designed by Karl Litten. The club's two distinctive 18-hole courses — the East and West — each play to a par 72 and feature prominent water hazards along with five sets of tees, accommodating golfers of all skill levels.

The Everglades Club is a historic private golf club founded in 1918 in Palm Beach, Florida, originally constructed as a hospital for World War I veterans before being converted into one of the area's most distinguished clubs. The 18-hole course was originally designed by Seth Raynor and later reworked by William Flynn in the 1920s, with both architects leaving their mark through the course's signature punchbowl-style greens.

Palm Beach Country Club is a historic private club established in 1916 in Palm Beach, Florida, featuring an 18-hole course originally designed by H.C. Leeds. A significant renovation by architect Keith Foster in 2002 refreshed the layout, which is known for its tight design and fast greens. The club is also recognized for its active philanthropic presence within the local Palm Beach community.