Course of Nature

Sporting Events Amid Natural Beauty

The Palm Beaches stand proudly as Florida’s Golf Capital®. Home to more golf courses than any other county in the country, it is no wonder why this is where the pros live and play. Greats of the green such as Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Bernhard Langer, Camilo Villegas, Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka are some of the renowned local residents.

Whether you seek a first-class country club experience or a laid-back day on the links, The Palm Beaches have a course to suit your needs. A day on the green is one of the best ways to drink in the natural beauty of our lush, tropical environment.

If you are seeking a sunrise round, Lake Worth Beach Golf Club will not disappoint. The course lies along the Snook Islands, a 118-acre wetland restoration project located in Lake Worth Lagoon. Sprawling mangroves and two acres of oyster reefs line the course, making it a great spot to watch native seabirds, such as the American oystercatcher, foraging for their breakfast.

Another outstanding oceanfront course is the Palm Beach Par 3. Situated at the southernmost point of the Town of Palm Beach, it provides breathtaking views of the turquoise Atlantic Ocean and Lake Worth Lagoon. Enjoy a relaxing round on this course as you listen to the rustle of seagrape leaves and adore palm trees dancing in the ocean breeze.

The Palm Beaches host four courses that are part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ASCP) for Golf: Okeeheelee Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Park Ridge Golf Course in Lake Worth, Southwinds Golf Course and Osprey Point Golf Course in Boca Raton. The courses are certified in environmental stewardship while protecting native flora and fauna.

If you crave to experience the wild side of The Palm Beaches as you golf, be sure to book your tee time at Sandhill Crane Golf Club. Located in Palm Beach Gardens, the course winds through Loxahatchee Nature Preserve, part of the Everglades ecosystem. Marshland and pine trees line the course immersing you in wildlife as you enjoy the state’s favorite pastime.