
Broken Sound Course
Broken Sound Country Club

About this course
Broken Sound Country Club sits in Boca Raton, Florida, and features golf course design by Joe Lee, a prolific architect who shaped numerous layouts across the state during the latter half of the twentieth century. Lee's work in South Florida typically emphasizes playability within the region's flat terrain, incorporating water features, strategic bunkering, and tropical landscaping that defines the area's golf aesthetic. The club operates as a private country club community and has maintained a presence in Boca Raton's residential golf landscape for several decades. The routing works within the characteristic South Florida topography, where elevation change is minimal and water management becomes both a design element and practical necessity. Lee's design approach here likely balances challenge for accomplished players with accessibility for a broad membership base, a hallmark of his portfolio. Lakes, canals, and wetland areas come into play on multiple holes, requiring accuracy off the tee and on approach shots. Native vegetation and mature palm trees frame fairways and define the visual character of the course. Broken Sound serves a membership-focused community where golf integrates with social and recreational amenities typical of Florida country club developments. The club provides a setting for regular member play and internal competitions rather than hosting professional tournaments or high-profile amateur events. The course reflects the design sensibilities of its era and region, offering a familiar South Florida golf experience shaped by one of the state's most active course architects.
Quick facts
- Location
- Boca Raton, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1984
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Joe Lee
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,898 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.3/134
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
Most arrivals to Broken Sound Country Club begin at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a straightforward thirty-minute drive north along I-95 or the Florida Turnpike into the manicured heart of Boca Raton. Private aviation guests often favor Boca Raton Airport, a discreet facility mere minutes from the club's gates, offering a seamless transition from tarmac to palm-lined entry. The final approach trades coastal highway for the quiet, gated elegance of northwest Boca, where Broken Sound's championship layouts await beneath the South Florida sun - a polished enclave where convenience meets exclusivity.

FAQ
Common questions about Broken Sound
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Broken Sound has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.
Broken Sound was designed by Joe Lee.
Broken Sound is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Broken Sound is 72.
Broken Sound plays 6,898 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Broken Sound is 134.




