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Boca West Country Club

An unwavering commitment to extraordinaryservice and amenities has made this private residential country club one of the best in the country

Ibis Golf &Country Club

Tried and true, this Palm Beach enclave withthree Nicklaus courses offers the best of both worlds —city sophistication and convenience in a lush oasis of unexpected tranquility

Sailfish PointThis secluded sea-island community with a private harboroffers unrivaled ocean access and proximity to the best ofSouth Florida

St. Andrews Country ClubLuxurious, privileged, and exceptionally private, this eliteBoca Raton club delivers uncompromising levels of service,amenities, and lifestyle along with outstanding golf

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t is no small feat to be named the nation’s

top private country club (nine years run-

ning nonetheless) by the Platinum Clubs of

America. But in Boca Raton, a city rich with

the world’s finest private clubs found any-

where, that numero uno ranking among the elites and

the bragging rights that come with it just might be

the most satisfying honor.

Boca West Country Club, perfectly situated on

1,400 lushly landscaped acres between West Palm

Beach and Fort Lauderdale, isn’t just one of the top-

ranked clubs in the country. With more than 8,000

residents, it is also one of the largest.

Everything is bigger than life here, from the mag-

nificent clubhouse, sports center and spa to the four

championship golf courses to the six separate dining

venues that rival the top restaurants of any major city.

And while the club’s size allows it to skillfully handle

any member function, and serve 900 for dinner in the

clubhouse, Boca West’s biggest asset isn’t its grand

scale, but its staff.

“We are in the member-pleasing business,” says Jay

DiPietro, club president and general manager. “We

understand what people want and don’t want. We

work hard at it. And we recruit and hand pick the

nicest, friendliest, most attentive people in the world

to work here.” More than 800 of those hand-picked

employees work in the club during peak season.

Boca West Country Club

ABOVE: The clubhousecan accommodate a variety of social events.OPPOSITE: The cascadingwater feature at theclub’s Aquatic Center BELOW: A waterfallserves as the backdropat the 18th green onFazio II.

An unwavering commitment to extraordinary service and amenities has made this private residential country club one of the best in the country

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The members appear to be well pleased. Thirty five

percent of them live here year round, a figure double or

better that of other southern Florida communities. They

love it so much that they can’t wait to tell their friends

about the place. That “word of mouth” is the main fac-

tor in selling homes. Even in lean real estate years, Boca

West will still sell an impressive 100

homes a year.

“Our members support our club

because they treasure it here,”

says DiPietro. “They are proud of

their club.”

What’s not to be proud of? The

community, the clubhouse, all the

facilities seem forever young

because everything is constantly

refreshed. Even though the club was

started in 1970, and has never had

an assessment, everything looks

brand new.

The golf experience, like every-

thing else, is first class. The four

golf courses, by Arnold Palmer, Jim Fazio and Pete

Dye, have all been rebuilt since 1997 and offer not just

great golf, but lots of it. With member tournaments

typically attracting 500 participants, multiple courses

are a necessity.

Palmer I, the first course completed here, is a true

championship golf course and often the venue used

for big tournaments. Fazio II, with its waterfalls at the

9th and 18th greens that spill over hand-sculpted

stones, is considered the most aesthetically pleasing.

When they hired Dye to design course IV, they told

ABOVE: The golf experience overall isfirst class, starting withthe lush landscaping. RIGHT: The 506-yard18th on Palmer I features a nifty “beach bunker.”FAR RIGHT: With morethan 30 courts, tennisis huge at Boca West.BELOW: The Spa lobby’s waterfall sculpture




him they wanted a Pete Dye course that was playable.

“I’ll build you a golf course I would want to play

every day,” Dye said. And he did exactly that.

There are so many details that enhance the golf ex-

perience. Laser finders in every cart eliminate looking

for yardage on sprinkler heads, while the paspalum

turf on the Fazio and Dye courses handles the south

Florida climate beautifully and hardly ever presents a

bad lie. In addition to separate locker rooms and card

rooms for men and women, they each have their own

extensive pro shops as well.

While golf may reign supreme, tennis flourishes

here, too. More than 30 Har-Tru courts, a full sched-

ule of tournament and social events, an active junior

program, a top ten pro shop, and exhibitions by some

of the sport’s best players, keep things busy courtside.

You can’t spend any time here without discovering

that food is a very big deal at Boca West. The club has

a well-earned reputation for providing its members an

incredible dining experience. The food is so good and

so appreciated, members have no need to travel outside

the gates for gourmet dining.

DiPietro never forgot advice he received early in

his career: “Some people play golf, some people play

tennis. Everybody eats.” And eat they do. The club

serves a remarkable three quarters of a million meals

a year through its six restaurants. The menus, from

poolside casual to elegant fare in Panache,

and the venues are designed to serve

every taste.

Likewise, there are a number of op-

tions for living in this paradise. Condo-

miniums from the $100,000s to $8 mil-

lion homes in re-gated neighborhoods

are available. One of the convenient

membership perks is the ability to select

the option that suits you best on an an-

nual basis. While social membership is the mini-

mum, every year you can pick and choose what oth-

er memberships you would like, including individual

golf memberships.

Boca WestCountry Club

20583 Boca West DriveBoca Raton, Fla. 33434

561.488.6934 BocaWestCC.org

Palmer IPAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,220

YEAR FOUNDED: 1997ARCHITECT: Arnold Palmer

FazIo IIPAR: 71 YARDAGE: 6,811

YEAR FOUNDED: 2005ARCHITECT: Jim Fazio

Palmer IIIPAR: 72 YARDAGE: 6,753


Dye IVPAR: 72 YARDAGE: 6,954

YEAR FOUNDED: 2006ARCHITECT: Pete Dye

BELOW: Members canchoose from six different dining venues.


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lorida is treasured for its wildlife and

nowhere is it more abundant, or

more revered, than within Ibis Golf

& Country Club on the western out-

skirts of West Palm Beach.

Just a few miles west of I-95 and minutes from the

elegance and diversions of the Palm Beaches, this

private golf community bordered by the 12,000-acre

Grassy Waters Nature Preserve feels like an oasis of

natural beauty. From the moment you enter royal

palm-lined Ibis Boulevard, you feel a world apart.

The landscaping is lush, scenic lakes accent the

grounds, and birds—spoonbills, blue heron, sandhill

cranes, and ibis—are always in view. Nature permeates

everything. The streets are lined with trails for walk-

ing, jogging, and biking in the midst of the beauty. Ibis

has a flavor unlike any other luxurious residential

community in this desirable region of Florida.

Golf also defines the Ibis experience. This is the

only club in the world with three Nicklaus family

courses (Jack, Jack II, and Steve) and each of them is

unique. Jack’s Signature Legend course features an


ABOVE: The sprawlingclubhouse can accommodate a variety of social events.OPPOSITE: The Legend’s159-yard 13th featuresan enticing island green.BELOW: The club takesits name from the graceful white bird thatpopulates the 1,900-acrecommunity.

Tried and true, this Palm Beach enclave with threeNicklaus courses offers the best of both worlds—city sophistication and convenience in a lush oasis of unexpected tranquility

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abundance of mounding. Jack II’s Heritage gives you

the benefit of generous fairways, but requires more

water carries. And Steve’s Tradition is more links

style, with undulating greens that place a premium on

your short game. Play all 54 holes and you’ll never see

the same hole twice. With two courses just recently

re-grassed, new members will reap the benefits of a

completely up-to-date experience.

What all the courses have in common, beyond the

Nicklaus stamp, outstanding layouts, and meticulous

grooming, is that the finishing holes of each course

comprise arguably the three hardest finishing holes

in Palm Beach County, which sits just fine with a

membership that loves to play golf. And play golf

they do! The Club boasts numerous member events

and playing opportunities for all skill levels, and

remarkably, close to 80 percent of spouses play.

Monthly complimentary clinics keep the active

membership engaged.

There is plenty of room for everyone. Five of the

nines begin at the clubhouse, allowing for comfort-

ably spaced starting times. The double-ended, 20-acre

practice range is generous, too, with five target greens,

complimentary range balls, and a short-game element

in each corner. It is no stretch to have 80 members

hitting balls at one time.

Heading up an instructional staff of 11 is Martin

Hall, host of Golf Channel’s popular program, School

of Golf. One the country’s premier instructors, Hall

is a veteran of the European Tour and has taught

players on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, and LPGA

Tour, including Morgan Pressel.

While the superb quality of the golf initially draws

many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life

(what they refer to as The Ibis Experience) that makes

this multi-generational membership well satisfied.

Great pride is taken to create as many activities to

enjoy as possible. That is important, as this is a year-

round south Florida community (more than half the

members consider this their permanent home) that is

engaged and very active every season. Facilities are

open all year and there is always a lot going on,

including tennis (14 Har-Tru, HydroGrid-lighted

courts plus a bustling program), fitness, yoga, water

aerobics, card games, kids’ camps, and popular member

events held at the Mediterranean-style clubhouse.

Cultural opportunities abound thanks to the tireless

efforts of the Ibis Cultural Association. Members can

participate in acting and writing workshops, take lan-

guage and art classes, perform in musical presenta-

tions, showcase their photography, and sharpen their

cooking skills. The roster of events is diverse and full.

With more than 1,800 homesites featuring lake,

golf, or preserve views in a collection of 33 beautiful

RIGHT: For bird lovers,Ibis is filled with manyspecies, including sandhill cranes. BELOW: There are1,808 residences atIbis, including this onewith a beautiful infinitypool overlooking a lake.


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neighborhoods, there is plenty of choice

when it comes to finding the home that

suits you best. Ibis offers everything from

condos, villas, single-family homes, and

large estate homes, priced from the

$200,000s into the millions.

Their final neighborhood, with new

construction opportunities, is well under-

way. Located at the southern end of this

nearly 2,000-acre community, The Wood-

lands is a very private, tranquil enclave

almost completely surrounded by the

Grassy Waters Nature Preserve.

Ibis is an equity club owned by the

members, who are justifiably proud of

their spectacular amenities, unsurpassed

lifestyle, and well-earned reputation. The

much-awarded club was honored with

BoardRoom magazine’s Emerald Club distinction

and was recently named the Sunshine state’s 2012

Community of the Year by the Florida Communities

of Excellence Awards.


8225 Ibis BoulevardWest Palm Beach, Fla. 33412

561.625.8500 IbisGolf.com

TRADITIONPAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,130

YEAR FOUNDED: 2001ARCHITECT: Steve Nicklaus

HeRITAGePAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,062

YEAR FOUNDED: 1991ARCHITECT: Jack Nicklaus II

LeGeNDPAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,187

YEAR FOUNDED: 1991ARCHITECT: Jack Nicklaus

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Sand and water lurk everywhere on Legend’s 576-yard 8th. BELOW: The Patio Cafe is located by the heated,25-meter pool.BOTTOM: The Ibis dog parkis a popular amenityamong the members.

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004. ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB 17557 Claridge Oval West Boca Raton, Fla. 33496 561.451.4900 StAndrewsCC.com

ot all oceanfront property is created

equal. Just ask the residents at Sailfish

Point, a 532-acre sea-island commu-

nity on Hutchinson Island, an hour

north of Palm Beach.

“When you see that aqua blue water it takes your

breath away, it absolutely takes your breath away,” says

resident Carolyn Wax. “Because you realize that this is

really a tropical paradise.”

Adds her husband, Ed: “I never knew this part of

Florida existed. We joke about it. We call it the un-Flori-

da because you don’t see tall buildings. You see the

ocean. It’s like being on a tropical island all the time.”

Lest you think there is a bit of hyperbole involved,

consider that this “island within an island” enjoys more

than a mile of private white-sand beach on the At-

lantic, a private deepwater harbor and perhaps the

most enviable and unique location in Florida. This is

where the Atlantic Ocean, St. Lucie Inlet and Indian

River converge to surround the island with a variety of

waters. And where the Gulf Stream keeps the waters

temperate, while onshore breezes moderate the climate.�ABOVE: The Atlantic, St. Lucie Inlet and Indian River surround the 532-acre community.BELOW: A large wastebunker and lake guardthe 520-yard 10th.OPPOSITE: The soothingsound of surf is alwayspresent during a roundon the Jack NicklausSignature course.

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ne of the most enduring

images in golf, the Swilcan Bridge

at the Old Course at St. Andrews,

evokes powerful memories.

Arnold Palmer’s farewell wave in

1995; Jack Nicklaus’s a decade later. The greats of the

game have all paused on its historic span.

The humble stone bridge is a fitting visual for the

private golf community known as the “St. Andrews of

Florida.” As you pass through St. Andrews Country

Club’s front gate, replicas of the iconic bridge wel-

come you. Lit up beautifully under the deep Florida

night sky, they set the tone of a very private commu-

nity where the golf is great and tee times are non-

existent, where everything is first class, from the food

to the staff. And where the members treasure the

collegial, family atmosphere.

They also treasure having the best of everything.

Owned by its members, St. Andrews Country Club

holds itself to uncompromising standards. The results

are rewarding. The facilities are spectacular, the staff

impeccably attentive, the food superb, and the impres-

sive state-of-the-art security second to none. All of it

delivered within the context of upscale Boca Raton,

the quintessential destination for luxurious living.

The golf at St. Andrews impresses immediately.

The marvelous landscaping around the tee boxes and

green complexes makes the Arnold Palmer Signature

and Gene Bates designs as aesthetically pleasing as

they are a joy to play. For those privileged enough to

call this home, the ability to play without ever making

a tee time is a most satisfying reward.

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ot all oceanfront property is created

equal. Just ask the residents at Sailfish

Point, a 532-acre sea-island commu-

nity on Hutchinson Island, an hour

north of Palm Beach.

“When you see that aqua blue water it takes your

breath away, it absolutely takes your breath away,” says

resident Carolyn Wax. “Because you realize that this is

really a tropical paradise.”

Adds her husband, Ed: “I never knew this part of

Florida existed. We joke about it. We call it the un-Flori-

da because you don’t see tall buildings. You see the

ocean. It’s like being on a tropical island all the time.”

Lest you think there is a bit of hyperbole involved,

consider that this “island within an island” enjoys more

than a mile of private white-sand beach on the At-

lantic, a private deepwater harbor and perhaps the

most enviable and unique location in Florida. This is

where the Atlantic Ocean, St. Lucie Inlet and Indian

River converge to surround the island with a variety of

waters. And where the Gulf Stream keeps the waters

temperate, while onshore breezes moderate the climate.N

ABOVE: The Atlantic, St. Lucie Inlet, and Indian River surround the 532-acre community.BELOW: A large wastebunker and lake guardthe 520-yard 10th.OPPOSITE: The soothingsound of surf is alwayspresent during a roundon the Jack NicklausSignature course.

Sailfish PointThis secluded sea-island community with a privateharbor offers unrivaled ocean access and proximityto the best of South Florida

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For those who enjoy life on the water, everything

comes together here. Homes around the harbor allow

residents to keep their boats just steps from the door.

You can just as easily travel by boat to nearby Stuart

for dinner as you can to the Bahamas, just 75 nautical

miles away. This is the only place in Florida you can

take a boat all the way across the state to the Gulf of

Mexico (about a half day trip through the Okee-

chobee Waterway).

One of the largest private marinas in Florida, the

77-slip Sailfish Point Marina and Yacht Club is also

the only place in the state where you can go from

private marina to open water in five minutes. The

marina can handle vessels up to 125 feet long.

Fishing enthusiasts know why this is called the

sailfish capital of the world. “The fishing is terrific

for gamefish,” says resident Kevin Adrian. “Sailfish are

here year round—dolphin, wahoo, cobia. The river

fishing is excellent, too. People fish right off the docks

for snook. You can go out and wade in the river.

It’s just the perfect spot.”

While the water surrounds life here, there is plenty

to keep residents busy on dry ground. Har-Tru tennis

courts maintained to professional standards, a luxuri-

ous full-service spa and salon, a fitness complex with

a pool and professional trainers—all are available for

residents and their guests.

ABOVE: The ocean-front clubhouse has

great al fresco dining. BELOW: The 372-yard

11th was part of a $6 million

restoration in 2007.


But it is the spectacular oceanfront clubhouse with

its beachside club and lounge that is the center of

onshore activities. Residents gather here for casual

al fresco meals or more formal coat-and-tie special

occasions. It is where rounds of golf begin and end,

where friends come together for casino nights, wine

tastings and themed dinners.

In the end it is the island’s unassuming, friendly

atmosphere and its people that are the

main attraction. “Where can you go

and have the beach at your front

door? Golf, tennis, and then it’s a

community of fantastic people,” says

resident Don McCaffery. “These peo-

ple are not acquaintances, this is truly

a community.”

A community with an excellent

Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course,

where members never have to make

a tee time. Originally opened in

1981 as one of Nicklaus’ early Signa-

ture courses, every hole offers exceptional water

views, be it lake, river, inlet or ocean. The premium

location along the Atlantic means those onshore

breezes make this a subtly different course every

time you play it.

Nicklaus returned in 2007 to do an extensive

$6 million renovation to his design. The changes,

members say, made a good course great. Though

there are plenty of “wow” moments along the way,

the 18th hole makes for a fantastic finish. Known

as the “Window on the Sea,” this 443-yard par 4

has you putting out to the sounds and sights of

the ocean.

Though this is a very private,

secluded island community, connect-

ed to the mainland by a fixed-span

bridge, residents are just a 10-minute

car (or boat) ride from the restau-

rants, shopping, medical services and

small-town charm of downtown

Stuart. Palm Beach, with its leg-

endary array of attractions, activities

and adventures, is just an hour south.

Almost every home is waterfront

at Sailfish Point, but there are a

variety of ways to own, from spa-

cious estate homes and luxury oceanfront condos to

villas and townhomes with private docks. Prices

range from $500,000 to upwards of $10 million.

Seasonal rentals are also available for those who

want a taste of paradise before they call it home.

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ABOVE: The green of the614-yard 14th, one of thetoughest holes on thecourse, overlooks the St. Lucie Inlet.

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1648 SE Sailfish Point BoulevardStuart, Fla. 34996800.799.7772SailfishPoint.com

[email protected]

PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,151YEAR FOUNDED: 1981

ARCHITECT: Jack Nicklaus


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ne of the most enduring

images in golf, the Swilcan Bridge

at the Old Course at St. Andrews,

evokes powerful memories.

Arnold Palmer’s farewell wave in

1995; Jack Nicklaus’s a decade later. The greats of the

game have all paused on its historic span.

The humble stone bridge is a fitting visual for the

private golf community known as the “St. Andrews of

Florida.” As you pass through St. Andrews Country

Club’s front gate, replicas of the iconic bridge wel-

come you. Lit up beautifully under the deep Florida

night sky, they set the tone of a very private commu-

nity where the golf is great and tee times are non-

existent, where everything is first class, from the food

to the staff. And where the members treasure the

collegial, family atmosphere.

They also treasure having the best of everything.

Owned by its members, St. Andrews Country Club

holds itself to uncompromising standards. The results

are rewarding. The facilities are spectacular, the staff

impeccably attentive, the food superb, and the impres-

sive state-of-the-art security second to none. All of it

delivered within the context of upscale Boca Raton,

the quintessential destination for luxurious living.

The golf at St. Andrews impresses immediately.

The marvelous landscaping around the tee boxes and

green complexes makes the Arnold Palmer Signature

and Gene Bates designs as aesthetically pleasing as

they are a joy to play. For those privileged enough to

call this home, the ability to play without ever making

a tee time is a most satisfying reward.

St. AndrewsCountryClub

ABOVE: The impressive125,000-square-footclubhouse is one of manyamenities for membersto enjoy.OPPOSITE: The Oldecourse boasts a gentlyrolling layout with nativeFlorida landscaping. BELOW: Spa entrance

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Deciding which course you favor could be a life-

long—and most pleasurable—process. The Palmer, with

its pearl-white bunkers and majestic palms, is the short-

er of the two, but requires pinpoint accuracy. With

water in play on every hole, you can’t afford too many

errant shots. The Olde Course allows you to test your

mettle playing from the tips that stretch to nearly 7,000

yards, or play it forward and reap the benefits of gener-

ous landing areas and open approaches to the green.

Whichever course you play, you will need to make

sure your putting game is sharp. The TifEagle greens

are kept exceptionally groomed and firm. To keep up

RIGHT (clockwise fromleft): Lunch buffets areoffered daily as well asSunday brunches; oneof 15 clay courts; thefully equipped fitnesscenter; the new GolfPerformance CenterBELOW: The Oldecourse offers enjoymentfor golfers of all levels.

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to speed with their games, members have em-

braced the new Golf Performance Center. The

state-of-the-art facility features a V1 Digital

Coaching System and FlightScope Launch Moni-

tor with instant, visual feedback that shortens the

time it takes to absorb lessons and put them into

practice on the course.

Befitting the St. Andrews name, golf here has a

rich history. Bob Toski, PGA Tour

champion and legendary golf

instructor, was the club’s first

director of golf when it opened in

1983. Today, as Pro Emeritus, his

presence is still felt. A frequent and

beloved visitor, his legacy is carried

on by a former assistant and one

of Golf Digest’s America’s Best

Teachers, Glenn Hall.

While the golf is great, they are

fond of saying, “Food is king.” It

is certainly fit for royalty. The

daily lunch buffets and Sunday

brunches are feasts for the eyes as well as the

palate. From the chef’s herb garden outside the

clubhouse to the carefully selected prime steaks to

always-fresh seafood, the food here is as impres-

sive and bountiful as the venues it is served in.

Likewise, the 125,000-square-foot clubhouse

and the accompanying fitness, spa, and tennis cen-

ter. The level of luxury and personalized service

must be seen and felt to fully appreciate. None

other than Aaron Krickstein, former ATP Tour

pro, oversees a booming tennis program with 15

lighted clay courts. The extensive fitness facility

has all the latest cardio equipment equipped with

personal TV screens and more fitness trainers (30)

than any club in the area. And the spa, with a full-

service salon, master colorist, and onsite physical

therapists, is every bit as luxurious as those found

in the best resorts.

The members are, in fact, dedicated to ensuring

that St. Andrews remains at the forefront of leading

private clubs. Recognized as one of the leading Plat-

inum Clubs of America, they have also earned the

distinguished Emerald Club Award.

Members have just approved a plan

to enhance the clubhouse, pool

complex, and provide for future

improvements on the golf course.

All without raising members’

monthly dues.

The low-density community is

limited to 730 single-family homes

on its 700-plus manicured acres.

This is a place where you will nev-

er feel crowded, in the club, on the

course, or in your home. The

houses, each of them a custom

design, are magnificent and no two are alike.

A close-knit community with a genuine family

atmosphere, the affection members have for

St. Andrews (about half the families make this

their primary home) and each other translates

favorably. Most new real estate sales are referrals

from current members.

For all its privileges and all its enviable ameni-

ties, the greatest asset at St. Andrews is its staff.

“They make the difference,” says General Manager

Craig Martin, C.C.M. “Our staff is committed to

delivering service that is inspiring, attention and

care that are genuine, and making members feel

special every time.”

ABOVE: The pool pavilion and water parkconsists of a JuniorOlympic pool, Jacuzzispa, and terraced lounging areas.LEFT: St. Andrews Country Club’s residenttouring professional andhometown favorite, LPGA star Morgan Pressel

St. AndrewsCountry Club17557 Claridge Oval WestBoca Raton, Fla. 33496

561.451.4900StAndrewsCC.com

PAlmer PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 6,526


OldePAR: 72/73 YARDAGE: 6,887

YEAR FOUNDED: 1995ARCHITECT: Gene Bates

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AS PUBLISHER OF LINKS, I’m on the road a great deal visiting clients all over the country. But there’s little doubt

where I log the most miles: Florida. From Jacksonville to Naples and from the Panhandle to the Keys, I must have

crisscrossed the state a hundred times over the years.

The one area of the Sunshine State I’ve spent more time than anywhere else, though, is the southeast corridor,

where there are so many great golf communities, like the four we feature in this latest edition of “Florida LINKS

Living.” The 100-mile stretch from Vero Beach to Boca Raton is truly a golfer’s paradise with some of the best

country club living in the U.S.

At the northern end is Sailfish Point, located at the tip of Hutchinson Island. With a mile of private beach

fronting turquoise waters, it’s one of the most evocative settings around. Throw in a Jack Nicklaus-designed course

and a deepwater harbor with the open ocean just minutes away, and it’s hard to beat.

A little farther down I-95 in West Palm is Ibis Golf & Country Club, which not only has a Jack Nicklaus

Signature course but two others as well by sons Jack II and Steve. And although you’re just minutes from the great

shops and dining of the area, the community, bordered by a 12,000-acre preserve, has a very serene environment.

Not for nothing does it take its name from the beautiful white bird common to the area; wildlife thrives there.

At the southern end right next to each other, you’ll find two more terrific options: St. Andrews Country Club and

Boca West Country Club. St. Andrews features two outstanding courses, including one designed by The King, Arnold

Palmer, as well as a world-class tennis program led by one-time top 10 player Aaron Krickstein. At Boca West, Palmer

designed not just one but two of the four courses there, while Pete Dye and Jim Fazio created the others. There are

also 33 Har-Tru tennis courts and six restaurants.

In the last 12 months, I’ve made at least half a dozen trips down to the area and I can really see a rebound in the

real estate market compared to a year or two ago. Twelve to 24 months ago there were a lot of lookers, but not a lot

of buyers. That’s definitely changed. With prices so affordable and interest rates so low, people have finally gotten off

the sidelines. I really expect prices to be higher in a year as sales gain traction, so if you’ve done your due diligence

and are ready to get in the game, too, I highly recommend you pay a visit to one of the four communities in here.

Maybe we’ll run into one another!

Sincerely,

Jack Purcell

President and Publisher

[email protected]

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