South Florida Golf Living

The game of golf may have been invented in Scotland, but it was perfected in Palm Beach County. There are more golf courses here than anywhere in the country - approximately 145 public and private courses that will challenge golfers of every playing ability. And the luxurious, gated country club communities offer variety and exclusivity in homes and recreational amenities.

For the residents of Boca's private golf course communities, it is the many athletic and recreational outlets, such as magnificent golf courses, tennis and fitness centers, fabulous country club facilities, and the terrific year-round climate that are the area's prime attractions. Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club even offers yachting with stunning Intracoastal and canal front homes, as well as fairway settings.

Golf course homes take advantage of every idyllic setting and the spectacular beauty of the courses. Homes are nestled amongst the quiet solitude of lush green fairways, sparkling lakes, magestic oaks and graceful palms - a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the fast life.

Some of the communities have one golf course, several offer more - St. Andrews, Broken Sound, and the Polo Club have two, Addison Reserve has three, and Boca West offers four courses. Equity memberships in the different communities also offer a variety of options ranging from $12,000 for social and tennis equities plus optional golf equities, to a high of $80,000 for all inclusive memberships in the luxury single family developments.

Country Club amenities also include elegant clubhouses providing lounges, casual and gourmet dining, year-round social activities and pro shops. The Tennis and Fitness/Aquatic Centers provide tennis courts, Olympic-size pools and spas, snack bars, state of the art fitness facilities, personalized training and scheduled classes.

Area Golf Info from Golf Magazine - links to a comprehensive search for Boca Raton golf courses (36) providing information on the courses, travel packages, etc. This search can be changed to other cities (eg. Delray Beach). And under the advanced search, you can include a radius up to 25 miles or more specific criteria. Lots of information!

Boca's country clubs are generally located in central Boca Raton between I-95 and the Florida Turnpike, except for Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club which is located east along the Intracoastal Waterway. Browse our on-line community tour to sample the ambiance of this dynamic community (newly expanded with this article).

The Housing Market, Central Boca Raton section, describes the various communities. It is broken down into Single Family Communities and Mixed Use Communities. Mixed use includes a variety of housing styles, such as condominiums, townhomes, patio homes and single family. These country clubs also feature on-line community tours - showing housing styles, country club facilities and fabulous views and settings. They also link to the Property Showcase for detailed info on individual properties - exterior and interior photos, home highlights, detailed property info and floor plans, if available.

The Boca Resort and Club is a private resort and club open to everyone. They offer privileges at 2 courses in Boca Raton as well as 2 others in North Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County. On the grounds of the Resort, there are also various residential communities - mid- to high-rise lakefront condos to luxurious single family residences. Prices range from $300,000 to more than $4 million. Please see the City Living Feature Article and the Boca Resort Luxury Communities section for more detail on these communities.

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