Florida is in the middle of a golf boom. Some of the most talked-about new courses in the country are opening across the state, from Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner's High Grove in Venus to David McLay Kidd's Bone Valley at Streamsong and Tom Doak's Old Shores in the Panhandle. Markets of Tomorrow counts seven new Florida courses since 2023, with ten more on the way.
Much of the action is right here in South Florida. Here are the new and reimagined courses closest to Boca Raton, and what they mean if you are thinking about a golf home.
Right Here in Boca Raton
The Golf Club at The Boca Raton: the resort's historic course, first designed by Donald Ross in 1926, is finishing a $25 million reimagination led by architect Brian Silva, with rebuilt bunkers, new irrigation and a new practice facility. It is set to reopen in late fall 2026 for club members and hotel guests.
Boca West Country Club: Boca West broke ground in March 2026 on a complete renovation of its Golf Course 1 by Fry/Straka Global Golf Design, part of a $95 million capital plan, with completion expected in December 2026. See Boca West in my country club guide.
New Clubs in Palm Beach County
NOKOSI Golf Club, Lantana: a private, invitation-only Jack Nicklaus design expected to open later in 2026.
Dutchman's Pipe, West Palm Beach: a private Jack Nicklaus course that made its debut in 2025.
Triple Stick Golf Club, Palm Beach Gardens: a members-only club from Love Golf Design, the firm led by Davis Love III.
Bear Lakes Country Club, West Palm Beach: a redesign of the Links course by Love Golf Design, slated to open in fall 2026.
Jupiter Country Club: a redesign by Agustín Pizá that began in March 2026, with full completion expected by November 2027.
The Wellington: a new David McLay Kidd course on the site of the former Palm Beach Polo & Country Club, part of a private golf and residential community. Construction is set to begin in March 2027, with play expected by December 2028.
Up and Down the Coast
Shell Bay, Hallandale Beach: a private Greg Norman course that opened in 2023.
Apogee Golf Club, Hobe Sound: a private multi-course club whose first course opened in late 2023.
Glynlea Country Club, Port St. Lucie: a Jim Furyk design that opened in fall 2025.
Most of these clubs are private and many are by invitation only, so access depends on membership. If you would rather play without joining a club, see my guide to public golf near Boca Raton.
What the Golf Boom Means for Homeowners
New courses and major renovations raise the bar for every club in the region. For buyers, that means more choice and better facilities. For owners in established communities, it is one reason clubs like Boca West are reinvesting in their courses. When you compare golf communities, look at the course itself, the club's capital plans and the full cost of membership.
Start with these guides:
Boca West vs. Broken Sound vs. Woodfield: How to Choose a Country Club Home
What It Costs to Join a Country Club in Boca Raton and Delray Beach
Boca Raton Luxury Communities Without Mandatory Club Membership
Get My Boca Raton & Delray Beach Country Club Guide
Comparing clubs? My country club guide covers communities across Boca Raton and Delray Beach, including membership fees, so you can see the true cost of golf living side by side.
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