
Heron to Eagle Course
Okeeheelee Golf Course
About this course
Okeeheelee Golf Course operates as a public facility in West Palm Beach, serving the South Florida golfing community through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department. The course was designed by Roy Case, a Florida-based architect who worked on numerous municipal and daily-fee layouts across the state during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Case's designs typically emphasize playability for a wide range of skill levels while incorporating the natural water features and flat terrain characteristic of South Florida golf. The Heron to Eagle routing at Okeeheelee reflects the region's topography, with minimal elevation change and water hazards that figure prominently in the strategic design. South Florida courses of this era and type generally feature Bermuda grass fairways and greens, with play possible year-round in the subtropical climate. The layout accommodates both resident golfers and visitors seeking accessible public golf in the West Palm Beach area. The course sits within Okeeheelee Park, a large county recreational complex that includes other athletic facilities and natural areas. This setting provides a parkland character with mature vegetation framing holes, though the surrounding development typical of the region remains visible. As a municipal operation, Okeeheelee serves a diverse membership base and offers straightforward conditions suited to everyday play rather than championship competition. The facility focuses on providing affordable golf access in an area where private clubs dominate the high-end market.
Quick facts
- Location
- West Palm Beach, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1995
- Designer
- Roy Case
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,916 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.6/130
Getting there
Most visitors to Okeeheelee Golf Course arrive through Palm Beach International Airport, a straightforward fifteen-minute drive west into the heart of West Palm Beach's sprawling park system. The route follows Southern Boulevard through a gradual transition from coastal urbanity to the greener, more open terrain of the county's interior, where Okeeheelee Park's 900 acres unfold along the western edge of the Intracoastal Waterway basin. The course sits tucked within this expansive public recreation ground, accessible via Forest Hill Boulevard, offering a surprisingly serene escape amid one of South Florida's most accessible and democratically spirited golf settings.

FAQ
Common questions about Heron to Eagle at Okeeheelee Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Heron to Eagle was designed by Roy Case.
Yes. Heron to Eagle at Okeeheelee Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Heron to Eagle is 72.
Heron to Eagle plays 6,916 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Heron to Eagle is 130.
Heron to Eagle is a 18-hole course.




