Palm Beach, Florida

Overview

The lay of the land

Palm Beach County holds a remarkable concentration of private golf, from old-line invitation-only clubs to newer equity communities. The season is winter, and many clubs quiet down from May through October.

Costs sit at the high end nationally, and several of the best-known clubs do not publish anything at all.

• Invitation-only clubs are common; a member sponsor is usually required.
• Non-resident and seasonal membership categories exist at some clubs but are rarely advertised.
• Food and beverage minimums and capital assessments deserve close attention in the bylaws.

Typical costs

What membership costs here

Initiation fees, sourced range

$125,000 to $125,000

Annual dues, sourced range

$14,000 to $18,500

Ranges use only figures with a source and a date from clubs in this region. Sample data shown while the index grows.