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RIGHT: For bird lovers, Ibis is filled with many species, including sandhill cranes. BELOW: The new pool complex will provide a relaxing oasis for members and guests.
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 they refer to as The Ibis Experience™) that makes this multi-generational membership well satisfied. Great pride is taken to create as many activities to enjoy as possible. That is important, as this is a yearround South Florida community (more than half the abundance of mounding. Jack II’s Heritage gives you
members consider this their permanent home) that is
the benefit of generous fairways, but requires more
very active every season. Facilities are open all year
water carries. And Steve’s Tradition is more links
and there is always a lot going on, including tennis
style, with undulating greens that place a premium on
(14 Har-Tru, HydroGrid, lighted courts plus a
your short game. Play all 54 holes and you’ll never see
bustling program), fitness, yoga, water aerobics, card
the same hole twice. With all three courses just re-
games, kids’ camps, and popular member events held
cently re-grassed, new members will reap the benefits
at the Mediterranean-style clubhouse.
of a completely up-to-date experience. What all the courses have in common, beyond the
tireless efforts of the Ibis Cultural Association.
Nicklaus stamp, outstanding layouts, and meticulous
Members can participate in more than 20 programs,
grooming, is that the finishing holes of each course
including acting and writing workshops; language,
comprise arguably the three hardest finishing holes
art, and cooking classes; musical presentations; and
in Palm Beach County, which sits just fine with a
photography exhibitions. The roster of events is
membership that loves to play golf. The Club boasts
diverse and full.
numerous member events and playing opportunities
As if that wasn’t enough to keep members busy,
for all skill levels, and remarkably, close to 80 per-
construction began this summer on a $33 million
cent of spouses play. Monthly complimentary clinics
Clubhouse enhancement and expansion and new
keep the active membership engaged.
Sports Village. An unbelievable gathering place for
Heading up an instructional staff of 11 is Martin
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Cultural opportunities abound thanks to the
members and their families, the Sports Village will
Hall, host of Golf Channel’s popular program, School
consist of a two-story fitness complex, full-service spa,
of Golf. One of the country’s premier instructors, Hall
casual bistro, and a resort-style aquatic center. Here
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