Palm Beach County
Private Golf & Country Club
Membership Fees — 2026 Guide
Complete initiation fees, annual dues, equity refunds, trail fees & total homes for every private club in Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach & Wellington — straight from an insider with 29 years of club relationships.
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Club membership fees in Palm Beach County are rarely published openly. As a top luxury agent with 29 years of relationships inside these communities, Carla Christenson provides complete, up-to-date fee data that you won't find anywhere else.
Admirals Cove
Jupiter's most prestigious waterfront community. 800+ acres, 63-slip deep-water marina accommodating yachts to approximately 130 feet with direct ocean access via Jupiter Inlet, 45 holes of golf across four courses, full-service spa, 12 tennis courts, and a legendary social calendar. No outside members — membership is required to purchase. Homes range from $1.5M to $20M+.
The Bears Club
The Bears Club is Jupiter's most quietly prestigious address — a community where the exclusivity is structural, not just a marketing claim. Ninety-two custom estate homes. One gate. One Jack Nicklaus Signature course. There is simply nowhere else in Palm Beach County that delivers this combination of scale, privacy, and pedigree at the same level.
Jupiter's most exclusive private enclave — designed by Jack Nicklaus for Nicklaus himself. Only 92 homes, home to PGA Tour professionals, world-class athletes, and global executives. Ultra-private. Outside members are allowed. Membership is required to purchase. Homes typically $5M–$30M+.
Palm Beach County's private golf clubs attract the world's most successful athletes, executives, and entertainers. Here's a club-by-club look at the celebrity and notable-resident profiles that define each community.
92-Home Ultra-Exclusive Enclave
The Bears Club's 92-home limit, Jack Nicklaus–designed course, and absolute privacy make it Jupiter's most coveted address for elite buyers — including PGA Tour professionals, professional athletes, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals who require genuine discretion.
Homes: $5M–$30M+ · Membership: Required · Outside Members: Allowed
891 Homes · Deep-Water Marina
Admirals Cove is Jupiter's largest private golf and marina community and one of its most celebrity-friendly — the combination of a 63-slip deep-water marina (accommodating yachts to approximately 130 feet), 24-hour security, and a full-service country club attracts professional athletes, finance executives, and entertainment figures who want a private waterfront lifestyle with genuine amenities.
Homes: $1.5M–$20M+ · Marina · 891 Homes · Golf Required
PGA Tour's Newest Address
Co-designed by Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas, Panther National is already attracting PGA Tour professionals, sports figures, and ultra-high-net-worth buyers as Palm Beach Gardens' most exciting new address. Membership by invitation only — $3M–$20M+ homes.
New Construction · By Invitation Only · $3M–$20M+
Invitation-Only · Tom Fazio Masterpiece
Considered one of Florida's finest pure golf experiences — two Tom Fazio–designed courses, fewer than 300 members, and a strictly private, invitation-only membership. Fees are not publicly disclosed. Jupiter Hills Club is the gold standard of discretion in Palm Beach County private golf.
Invitation Only · Fees Undisclosed · 2 Tom Fazio Courses
1,570 Homes · PGA Tour Proximity
BallenIsles' proximity to PGA National (home of The Honda Classic) and Panther National makes it a popular choice for PGA Tour players and their families who want the full club lifestyle — 3 courses, 22 tennis courts, and resort amenities — at a more accessible price point than Bears Club or Jupiter Hills.
1,570 Homes · Equity Membership · 80% Refund to Seller · Fees: Contact Club
Residents Only · Private Beach Club
Frenchman's Creek is the most self-contained luxury community in Palm Beach County — no outside members, private oceanfront beach club, marina, two golf courses, and annual dues among the highest in the county. It attracts residents who want everything within the gates and maximum exclusivity. A favorite among prominent families from the Northeast.
606 Homes · No Outside Members · Private Beach · Marina
Want to know which community is right for you? Carla Christenson has 29 years of relationships inside every one of these clubs. She knows which have current homes available (including off-market), which have membership waitlists, and which clubs are the best fit for your lifestyle. Contact Carla for a private consultation →
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Every club community has its own membership process, waitlist status, and available inventory — including properties that never reach the open market. Carla has navigated these processes for clients for nearly three decades and can tell you exactly what to expect.
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