
East Course
Orangebrook Golf & Country Club

About this course
The East Course at Orangebrook Golf & Country Club in Hollywood, Florida, was designed by A.J. Ewing, a regional architect active in South Florida during the mid-20th century. The facility has served as a public-access golf venue in the greater Fort Lauderdale area for decades, offering golf in a densely developed part of Broward County where the subtropical climate allows year-round play. The course occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of southeastern Florida, with routing that typically incorporates water hazards—lakes, canals, or retention ponds—as both strategic elements and necessary drainage features in this low-lying coastal region. Palm trees and tropical vegetation frame many holes, and the layout reflects the straightforward design principles common to Florida courses built during Ewing's era, emphasizing playability for a wide range of golfers while requiring accuracy around water. Orangebrook has historically functioned as a municipal-style facility, drawing local players and visitors seeking accessible golf in the Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale corridor. The club operates multiple courses on the property, with the East serving as one of the primary layouts. The setting is urban, surrounded by residential development, and the course provides a practical option for South Florida golfers looking for convenient tee times without the exclusivity or cost of private club membership. Conditions and maintenance reflect its public-access mission, offering functional golf in a region where demand consistently exceeds supply.
Quick facts
- Location
- Hollywood, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1933
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- A.J. Ewing
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,574 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.3/120
- Course Vaults score
- 5.5
Getting there
Most visitors arrive through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a swift fifteen-minute drive west into the established neighborhoods of central Hollywood. The route from FLL traces Stirling Road inland, leaving behind the glitter of the coast for the quieter, tree-canopied streets of mid-century South Florida suburbia. Orangebrook Golf & Country Club announces itself not with fanfare but with the understated familiarity of a municipal treasure - a sprawling public facility where the hum of the Turnpike fades and the rhythm shifts to the steady click of range balls and the rustle of palms over thirty-six holes of accessible, unpretentious golf.

FAQ
Common questions about East at Orangebrook Golf & Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
East at Orangebrook Golf & Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.
East was designed by A.J. Ewing.
Yes. East at Orangebrook Golf & Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at East is 72.
East plays 6,574 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at East is 120.



