
Delray Dunes Course
Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club

About this course
Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club sits in Boynton Beach, Florida, bearing the distinctive design signature of Pete Dye. The course reflects Dye's characteristic approach to Florida golf, incorporating his trademark use of railroad ties, strategic bunkering, and water features that demand precise shot-making. The layout takes advantage of the property's natural elevation changes—modest by Florida standards but meaningful in shaping hole character and creating visual interest across the routing. The design emphasizes strategic options rather than pure length, with multiple tee boxes allowing players to match the course to their skill level. Water comes into play on numerous holes, typical of South Florida golf, while Dye's bunker placement rewards thoughtful course management over aggressive play. The greens feature the subtle contours and occasional bold undulations that characterize Dye's work, requiring careful attention on approach shots and putting. Delray Dunes operates as a private country club serving the northern Palm Beach County area. The facility includes the standard amenities expected of Florida country club communities, with the golf course as the central recreational feature. The property reflects the residential golf development model common to the region, where the course integrates with surrounding homes while maintaining its competitive playing characteristics for members.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Boynton Beach, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1969
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Pete Dye
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,843 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.3/138
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Palm Beach International Airport, a straightforward twenty-minute drive west into Boynton Beach's residential corridor. The route follows Florida's Turnpike or Interstate 95 before slipping inland through low-slung neighborhoods and palm-shaded boulevards, the Atlantic glimmer fading behind you as the landscape flattens into the orderly grid of South Florida's golf country. For those traveling by private aircraft, Boca Raton Airport lies just minutes south, offering discreet access to this members-only enclave. The final turn onto Homewood Boulevard delivers you to Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club's gated entrance, where the hum of coastal life gives way to the quiet refinement of a classic Florida club.

FAQ
Common questions about Delray Dunes
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Delray Dunes has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.
Delray Dunes was designed by Pete Dye.
Delray Dunes is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Delray Dunes is 71.
Delray Dunes plays 6,843 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Delray Dunes is 138.



