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Get In The Swing BEST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
This issue, Wellington The Magazine visits some of the area’s best golf courses. With nearly perfect weather year-round and so many options to choose from, Palm Beach County has long been a desirable place for many golfers to call home. From public courses to some of the most exclusive private clubs, avid golfers understand the connection between the joys and challenges of golf and the joys and challenges of life — and the more we devote to the game, the more we learn about ourselves. So whether you have been golfing for years or just starting out, there is a golf club out there for you. Get out there and get into the swing!
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Ibis Golf & Country Club The Ibis Golf & Country Club is a West Palm Beach enclave with three Nicklaus-family courses. It is truly a golf lover’s paradise. Florida is treasured for its wildlife, and nowhere is it more abundant or more revered than within the Ibis Golf & Country Club on the western outskirts of West Palm Beach. From the moment you enter royal palm-lined Ibis Blvd., you feel a world apart. It has a flavor unlike other luxurious residential communities. Nature permeates everything, including the golf courses. “Ibis is the only club in the world featuring three Nicklaus-family courses — Jack, Jack II and Steve — and each of them is rightfully unique,” Director of Golf Brad McCollum said. “Jack’s signature Legend course features an abundance of mounding. Jack II’s Heritage gives you the benefit of generous fairways, but requires more water carries. And Steve’s Tradition is more links style, with undulating
greens that place a premium on your short game. Play all 54 holes, and you’ll never see the same hole twice. With all three courses just recently regrassed, members will reap the benefits of a completely new experience.” What all of the courses have in common, beyond the Nicklaus stamp, outstanding layouts and meticulous grooming, is that the finishing holes of each course comprise, arguably, the three hardest finishing holes in Palm Beach County, which sits just fine with a membership that loves to play golf. The club boasts numerous member events and playing opportunities for all skill levels, and remarkably, close to 80 percent of spouses play. Ibis members have a number of ways to keep their game fine-tuned. The double-ended, 20-acre practice range is generous with five target greens, complimentary range balls and several short-game elements. A new Golf Fitting Studio features equipment
from all of the major manufacturers and showcases the latest technology in fitting equipment. The studio contains both indoor and covered hitting bays. Monthly complimentary golf clinics keep the active membership engaged. Heading up an instructional staff of 11 is Martin Hall, host of Golf Channel’s School of Golf. One of the country’s top instructors, Hall is a veteran of the European Tour and has taught players on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour and LPGA Tour, including Morgan Pressel. “While the superb quality of the golf initially draws many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life — what we refer to as ‘The Ibis Experience’ — that makes the membership well-satisfied,” McCollum said. Learn more at www.ibisgolf.com.
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You’re Invited! The Wanderers Club extends to you and your family a very special invitation to become a member – for less than you ever imagined.
Become a Dues-Only Member – No Initiation Fee Required Now you can make The Wanderers Club a year-round lifestyle! We are waiving our initiation fee for a limited number of memberships. • 18-hole championship golf course with no tee times • Second to none golf practice facility, including practice range, two short game areas, and highly skilled PGA professionals • 6 Har-Tru lighted tennis courts, USPTA certified professional instructors • Fine dining at Stables Restaurant and casual fare at Duke’s Bar and Veranda, award-winning executive chef • Polo exhibitions, year-round sporting and social calendar for the entire family • Private, convenient fitness center, junior Olympic-size heated pool, children’s heated pool, and secure play area • Child-friendly programs for golf, tennis, and more
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Wanderers Club The Wanderers Club in Wellington brings together family-friendly golf, tennis and polo in the heart of North America’s premier equestrian community. A charming home away from home, members will find the Wanderers Club a welcome retreat.
party and meeting space for gatherings of all sizes, with a talented staff to handle all events. There are also many amenities for children, including childfriendly programs for tennis, golf and more, along with a children’s pool and secure play area.
Named in honor of the winning team of the first United States Open Polo Championship, the Wanderers Club is a comfortable setting where families will create memories for this generation and the next. It’s more than a club — it’s a charming getaway of recreation and relaxation.
Immaculate fairways, undulating brushcut greens and breathtaking vistas are a few reasons why golfers will love round after round on the Wanderers Club’s magnificent par-72 golf course. Playing more than 7,000 yards from the back tees, this world-class course has something for everyone. Five sets of tees accommodate golfers of all abilities, and players can walk with a caddie or ride a cart.
Whether you’re looking for a private club to get away, relax or play, the Wanderers Club is a perfect blend of the sporting lifestyle and family. Member amenities include a lush, 18-hole golf course with no tee times, a lighted tennis facility, monthly polo exhibitions and an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse. Members can also enjoy fine dining at Duke’s Bar & Veranda and at Stables Restaurant, an extensive wine list, a fitness center with massage, customized training and Pilates. There is also world-class concierge services, private
The Wanderers Club’s world-class course allows golfers of all abilities to find peace and quiet, along with birdies and pars, within the natural beauty of the Florida landscape. A creation of Jacobsen Hardy Golf Course Design, under the leadership of Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy, the greens show off the natural beauty of the Florida landscape along with its superb conditions. The grounds crew grooms the TifEagle greens, tees and lush fairways to provide tournament conditions every
time a member heads out to play. Want to raise your game to a new level? The Wanderers Club’s firstclass, professional golf staff can work with members, from the scratch handicapper to the novice beginner, to perfect skills in all facets of the game, from long drives to short putts. Unique features of the course include two secluded short-game practice areas, five sets of tees for every ability (including tees set for juniors) and private golf lessons from certified instructors. There is also a putting and chipping green, a large practice range, a fully stocked pro shop and first-class locker areas. Whether you are a serious player looking for a stern test or a casual player who enjoys a more relaxing round, you can find it all at the Wanderers Club. Learn more at www.wanderersclub wellington.com, or by calling (561) 795-3501.
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World Class Semi-Private Golf Course Come see our lush Bermuda fairways and tee boxes complimented with beautiful Rye Grass for the best possible conditions every day.
SPECIAL NEW MEMBERSHIP FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! The time has come for Binks Forest Golf Club to re-emerge as a source of pride for the Wellington community. Discover the lifestyle you deserve by taking advantage of a limited number of Individual, Family, Corporate and Founders Memberships, as Binks Forest Golf Club evolves into the area's premier destination for golf, dining and special events.
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Binks Forest Golf Club If you’re looking for a course where you can really concentrate on your golf game, the Binks Forest Golf Club offers a challenge for all skill levels.
for almost the entire course, allowing dedicated duffers to furrow their brows and make that long putt without distraction.
The course first opened in 1990 and was acclaimed for hosting that year’s PGA Tour Team Championship. Nestled near Wellington’s horse country, the course winds its way through the neighborhood with which it shares a name.
Binks Forest won rave reviews throughout the 1990s and became known as such a strong venue that it also hosted a PGA Tour event, the Sazale Cassic, won by Fred Couples and Mike Donald. It has been voted among Golf Digest’s Top 75 Public Golf Courses.
Gene Bates, one of the golf course’s original architects, who worked with Johnny Miller on the design, has applied his expertise to modernize the features and enhance the playability of the course, while preserving its unique original integrity. The sprawling, 220acre course still boasts the majestic pine-tree-lined fairways that makes it distinctive. What makes Binks Forest unique among Florida courses, though, is the rare layout characteristic of players not having to see an adjacent hole
The course and its 30,000-square-foot clubhouse were completely renovated in 2007. That project made Binks Forest a finalist in the Golf magazine “Renovation of the Year” competition’s daily fee division. The facility is also home to the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, led by a wellknown PGA Master Professional. The academy provides world-class instruction in the finer points of the game to players of all ages and skills, including a popular junior program.
Binks Forest offers playability for golfers of all levels, and golf and fitness programs for all ages. Its clubhouse has a pool, fitness center, men’s and ladies’ locker rooms, and a ballroom that seats up to 300. Whether you are visiting the area and looking for a great place for a round of golf or a place to receive professionallevel golf instruction, or seeking a home for your charity golf tournament, looking for a fitting facility for your wedding or corporate meeting, or just looking for a great golf club where you can become a member and feel at home, the Binks Forest Golf Club is the place to find all of the above. The course is located at 400 Binks Forest Drive in Wellington. Call (561) 333-5731 or visit www.binksforestgc.com for more information.
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Atlantis Golf Club The Atlantis Golf Club, located near Lake Worth in the heart of the Palm Beaches, has a country-club atmosphere with three private ninehole golf courses nestled within the City of Atlantis. It is conveniently located between West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach, with Delray Beach and Boca Raton just down the road. The William Mitchell golf course design is carved throughout a beautiful and inviting community. Each one of the 27
golf holes offers unique, scenic views, as well as an abundance of lakes, mature trees and exotic birds. The Palm Beach golf course offers old Florida charm combined with an updated practice facility and course layouts. The lounge and dining room are also used to host various functions, including formal dinners with dancing, outdoor buffets and barbecues, as well as social engagements that can include drinks, appetizers and live music.
Club amenities include the 27 holes of championship William Mitchell golf, a newly updated practice facility, a full-length driving range, a shortgame area with two practice bunkers and 7,100 square feet of putting green. There is also a professional golf-teaching staff, an upscale-casual clubhouse and dining facilities, yearround member events, and men’s, ladies and junior golf tournaments and training. The golf course offers some of the most pristine greens in South Florida, the friendliest membership and play available seven days a week, 12 months a year. Several membership options are available. For more information, e-mail the membership director at membership.atlantisgolf@gmail. com, call (561) 966-7600 or visit www. atlantisgolf.org.
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Wycliffe Golf & Country Club The lush, rolling fairways of the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club’s two 18hole premier championship courses are both challenging and inviting, and cater to golfers at all skill levels. The core of Wycliffe’s jewel is a pair of distinctively different championship golf courses designed by awardwinning architects Karl Litten and John Sanford. “The most challenging hole is the par
4 East 18 signature hole,” Director of Golf Lynn Stebbins said. “Due to the length and the water hazard in front of the green, members must decide on whether to risk the reward and go for it, or play it safe and go for it in two, or go for it in three and hope for a oneputt play.” The outstanding golf experience at Wycliffe includes a full practice facility, orientation sessions for new members,
Members can also benefit from private and group lessons and clinics by highly experienced professionals, a fully stocked golf pro shop specially priced for members, complete golf-club services and repair, and an in-house golf cart service and sales center. Panoramic views of the closing holes of both courses can be enjoyed from the Grande Dining and Grille rooms. “Since moving to Wycliffe, golf has become a major part of our lives due to the people we have met and are now our friends,” said Stuart Friedman, a Wycliffe member since 2004. “We have become one big family who really care for each other.” Learn more at www.wycliffecc.com.
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in the Seminole Indian language. Okeeheelee is proud to participate in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP) for golf courses and is committed to environmental stewardship. The Okeeheelee Golf Course also offers a fully stocked golf shop as well as an award-winning professional staff for all skill levels. Learn more at www.golfproservices.org/ okeeheelee. PARK RIDGE GOLF COURSE The Park Ridge Golf Course is one of the most unique courses in South
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The Fountains Country Club The Fountains Country Club is situated on 865 tropically landscaped acres where members enjoy a full spectrum of amenities, the heart of which are three exceptionally well-maintained championship golf courses, designed by world-renowned golf architects Robert Von Hagge and Bruce Devlin. The South Course is the newest, and its design includes attractive undulating contours and water features on 16 of its 18 holes. It offers the maximum risk/ reward for golfers. All the courses are member friendly, and this one is always
a lot of fun to play, no matter your handicap. The West Course starts at the main clubhouse, wanders through the community, and finishes at the No. 18 signature hole back at the clubhouse, providing a wonderful way to end a round. The North Course is the club’s longest and is notable for abundant water features and large greens. It is a particular favorite of those with low handicaps. In addition to a full tournament schedule, the Fountains offers twiceweekly clinics, a one-day short game
Players appreciate the consistency of the greens on all Fountains golf courses. The club also has superb practice facilities, with putting greens, pitching areas, bunkers and an expansive driving range that extends more than 300 yards. The Fountains is proud to be the host facility for the FAU and Northwood University golf teams, as well as the qualifying rounds for the Honda Classic and the Allianz Championship. The center of golf operations is in the pro shop, where members and guests find cutting-edge equipment, fashionable attire and a professional staff always available to greet them with a smile and accommodate requests. Learn more at www.fountainscc.com.
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PALM BEACH GOLF 2013 Atlantis Country Club 301 Orange Tree Drive Lake Worth, FL 33462 (561) 966-7600 www.atlantisgolf.org
Ibis Golf & Country Club 8225 Ibis Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33412 (561) 625-8500 www.ibisgolf.com
The Wanderers Club 1900 Aero Club Drive Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 795-3501 www.wanderersclubwellington.com
Binks Forest Golf Club 400 Binks Forest Drive Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 333-5731 www.binksforestgc.com
Okeeheelee Golf Course 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (561) 964-GOLF (4653) www.okeeheeleegolf.com
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club 4650 Wycliffe Country Club Blvd. Wellington, FL 33449 (561) 964-9200 www.wycliffecc.com
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