The Ultimate Guide to South Florida’s Most Prestigious Club Communities

South Florida is home to some of the most luxurious private club communities in the country, offering elite amenities, world-class golf courses, private beach access, and unparalleled real estate. Whether you’re searching for a custom estate, waterfront villa, or golf course home, these six private club communities represent the pinnacle of South Florida luxury club communities and luxury real estate. Here are highlights from each private golf and country club community that showcase their luxury features.

Panther National
Life at Panther National is a seamless fusion of contemporary architecture and refined living. From the Jack Nicklaus and Justin Thomas designed golf course, to the full-service spa, and Michelin-inspired restaurant, Panther National has everything. The Signature Estate Homes—designed by renowned architect Max Strang—range from 4,500 to over 10,000 square feet and are designed with features such as expansive great rooms, spa-like primary suites, private pools, and finishes tailored to each owner’s lifestyle.

THE CLUB AT IBIS
The Club at Ibis offers championship golf on three Nicklaus family-designed courses (that’s 54 holes of golf!), along with a wealth of high-end amenities. Members enjoy Har-Tru HydroGrid tennis courts, pickleball courts, a two- story fitness complex, a resort-style pool and lap pool, and luxurious spa facilities.

For golf enthusiasts, the quality of practice facilities is just as crucial as the courses themselves. The Club at Ibis has prioritized excellence here, with facilities led by renowned instructor Martin Hall. In 2021, Ibis unveiled a cutting-edge range equipped with TopTracer technology, digital yardages, synthetic turf target greens, four USGA-spec chipping greens, and even robots to retrieve range balls and cut the grass. Ibis offers something for every lifestyle. While million-dollar estates are available, golf villas and condos provide an accessible entry to premier resort-style living.

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TESORO CLUB
The Tesoro Club community’s 22,000 square foot Swim and Racquet club ensures the finest in sporting and leisure lifestyle and features the Cabanas, a member favorite offering a casual poolside dining menu. Featuring two 18-hole championship golf course, one design by Arnold Palmer and one by Tom Watson, Tesoro Club offers golfers premier experiences on the treasure coast. The clubhouse also boasts a Junior Olympic swimming pool, nine tennis courts and 11 pickleball courts, two bocce ball courts, men’s and women’s locker rooms and club space for social gatherings.

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BALLENISLES COUNTRY CLUB

Ballenisles Country Club latest $19 million renovation and expansion of the 71,000-square-foot Sports & Lifestyle Complex is now complete. Enhancements include a renovated Aquatics Center with resort-style grand swimming pool, poolside Cabana bar, Artisan dining venue, Member Lounge as well as a new Racquets Shop building, Cultural Center and Family Fun Center. The 115,000-square-foot Grand Clubhouse features multiple dining venues, a Golf Shop, Bocce Center, expansive card rooms and socializing space all anchored by the outdoor Grand Terrace overlooking the famed 18th hole of the East course, one of the three championship courses offered. Single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums offer a range of living options in the community’s 33 neighborhoods. Traditional courtyard homes and condominiums start in the $700,000s, with elegant estate homes available up to $6 million.

GRAND HARBOR GOLF AND BEACH CLUB
Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club’s vibrant sports complex includes ten Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce, and pickleball facilities, and is set to host the Vero Beach International Tennis Open in January, welcoming top Women’s Tennis Association players. For the golfer, Grand Harbor offers two championship golf courses each with unique styles, along with two putting greens and two chipping greens. While on the sand, the newly renovated Beach Club offers a lively social scene on one of the area’s most coveted private beaches. GHO Homes offers two stunning neighborhoods: The Falls, with island-inspired designs starting in the $600K range, with move-in ready options from $700k to $800k, and The Reserve, which offers expansive homes with golf and waterfront views from $1.6 to $2.5 million.

ADDISON RESERVE COUNTRY CLUB
Three championship golf courses, Redemption, Salvation and Trepidation, wind through the acreage at Addison Reserve Country Club. Recently reimagined by Rees Jones, Inc., the premier golf experience at Addison Reserve offers challenges for players of all skill levels. State-of-the-art sports facilities provide an array of possibilities with tennis, pickleball, padel, bocce and basketball. The two-story fitness facility with multiple studios was recognized by Club & Resort as the #1 Fitness & Wellness center in country clubs in the United States in 2023. The social scene is robust, with 100s of dining, social and sports events to choose from throughout the year.

BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB
Boca West Country Club offers members a premier luxurious resort style country club featuring four championship golf courses, six restaurants, and so much more.

At Mr. D’s Drive Suites — the first high-tech experience of its kind at a private club — range time becomes an all-out entertainment event, blending immersive play, great food, and craft drinks for an unforgettable outing. A four-acre short game area, a 50-tee facility, and expert club fitting create a golf experience that’s as innovative as it is exclusive. And that’s just the beginning.

In addition to the golf and dining options, Members enjoy 27 tennis courts, 14 pickleball courts, a world- class spa, and an unmatched fitness and aquatics center. The meticulous attention to detail exhibited in its 600+ event calendar has solidified its place as the Nation’s #1 Private Residential Country Club. Membership is reserved exclusively for homeowners. With 55 residential villages, the community offers a wide variety of homes offering views of the golf course, lakes, or nature preserves. Even as demand skyrockets, fully renovated, move-in-ready homes are also available.

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