Comprehensive table of top “nicer” public and semi-private golf courses within 50 minutes of Whisper Walk, excluding resort-guest-only and Trump properties.
| Club Name | Website | Rating | Notable Features | December Greens Fees | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park West Palm | theparkwestpalm.com | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | • Gil Hanse 2023 redesign • Host of The Match IX • Walking encouraged • Caddie program • Dynamic pricing |
FL Residents: $180-188 Out-of-State: $230-248 |
7301 Georgia Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33405 |
| Jacaranda Golf Club - East | jacarandagolfclub.com | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | • Semi-private • Host to PGA/USGA events • Recently renovated • 36 holes on site |
$150-212 | 9200 W Broward Blvd Plantation, FL 33324 |
| Jacaranda Golf Club - West | jacarandagolfclub.com | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | • Golf Digest 4-star • Shot-maker’s layout • Elevated greens • Two-course complex |
$150-212 | 9200 W Broward Blvd Plantation, FL 33324 |
| Abacoa Golf Club | abacoagolfclub.com | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | • Joe Lee design • Real elevation changes • 14 holes with water • TifEagle greens |
$165-175 | 105 Barbados Drive Jupiter, FL 33458 |
| Palm Beach National | palmbeachnational.com | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | • Joe Lee classic design • New clubhouse • High-tech range • Fun atmosphere • Island green |
$75-125 | 7500 St Andrews Road Lake Worth, FL 33467 |
| Winston Trails Golf Club | winston.golf | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | • Joe Lee championship design • Semi-private • 7,000+ yards • Top practice facility |
$85-105 | 6101 Winston Trails Blvd Lake Worth, FL 33463 |
| Westchester Country Club | westchestercc.com | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | • Karl Litten design • 27 holes • Three 9-hole courses • Kosher dining options |
$65-95 | 12250 Westchester Club Dr Boynton Beach, FL 33472 |
| Atlantis Country Club | atlantiscountryclub.com | ⭐⭐⭐½ | • Semi-private • Champion Ultradwarf greens • Central location • Good value |
$45-75 | 190 Atlantis Boulevard Atlantis, FL 33462 |
| Delray Beach Golf Club | delraybeachgolfclub.com | ⭐⭐⭐½ | • Donald Ross 1926 design • Historic layout • City-owned • Classic design |
$57-70 | 2200 Highland Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33445 |
| The Links at Boynton Beach | boynton-beach.org | ⭐⭐⭐½ | • Championship & Challenge courses • 18+9 holes • City-owned muni • TifEagle greens |
$50-80 | 8020 Jog Road Boynton Beach, FL 33472 |
| Osprey Point Golf Course | ospreypointgolf.com | ⭐⭐⭐½ | • County muni • 27 holes (Hawk/Falcon/Raven) • Near Everglades • Wildlife sightings |
$50-95 | 12551 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33498 |
| Boca Raton Municipal | myboca.us/golf | ⭐⭐⭐½ | • Championship & Executive • City-owned • Mature trees & lakes • Local favorite |
$65-125 | 8111 Golf Course Road Boca Raton, FL 33433 |
| Southwinds Golf Course | pbcsouthwindsgolf.com | ⭐⭐⭐½ | • County muni • 27 holes • Audubon Sanctuary • Recently renovated |
$45-85 | 19557 Lyons Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 |
| Ocean Breeze Golf Club | oceanbreezegolf.com | ⭐⭐⭐ | • 27 holes • TifEagle greens • Includes beer & lunch • Great value |
$45-65 | 5800 NW 2nd Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33487 |
| Boca Greens Country Club | bocagreens.com | ⭐⭐⭐ | • Semi-private • 175 acres • Generous landing areas • Multiple memberships |
$50-75 | 19642 Trophy Drive Boca Raton, FL 33498 |
Additional Notes:
- Emerald Dunes (West Palm Beach) - Now private, no longer public
- Seagate Country Club (Delray Beach) - Private/resort guests only
- Consider Madison Green and Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach as alternatives
- Atlantic National in Lake Worth is another solid option ($45-75)
- December is peak season - book early for best availability
- Many courses offer twilight rates starting around 2 PM for better value
- Florida resident rates typically save 20-30%
- Walking is encouraged at several courses, especially The Park