Overview
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is a private golf and boating club in east Boca Raton. It was founded in 1959.
The course was originally designed by Robert Trent Jones and has since been renovated as a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that plays to more than 7,000 yards. The club notes that Sam Snead was its first golf professional. A 60-slip marina is a central feature.
Membership is by invitation, and members choose the candidates. The club says members do not have to live in the adjacent Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club neighborhood. Other facilities include five dining outlets, a wellness and fitness center, tennis, pickleball and spa services.
Membership
By invitation only, with member-led candidate selection; the club states there is no residency requirement.
The Community
Club sits within the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club estate-home enclave on the Intracoastal; club membership is optional for owners.
Golf
Royal Palm golf course
Designed by Robert Trent Jones (original); Jack Nicklaus (renovation)
Renovated as a Jack Nicklaus Signature course; plays over 7,000 yards with eight sets of tees.
Highlights
- 60-slip marina
- Sam Snead was the club's first golf professional
Sources
Sources
Information compiled from public sources and last checked October 2026. Details such as membership terms change often; please confirm directly with the club.
