North at BallenIsles Country Club

The North Course at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens represents a collaboration between two prominent Florida golf architects, Dick Wilson and Joe Lee. Wilson, who passed away in 1965, was known for his strategic bunkering and thoughtful use of water hazards throughout South Florida. Lee, who worked with Wilson and later established his own successful practice, completed numerous courses across the state and brought his own design sensibilities to Florida's flat terrain. The North Course reflects their combined approach to working with the region's natural constraints and opportunities.

The layout occupies land typical of Palm Beach Gardens, where elevation changes are minimal and water management is integral to both playability and aesthetics. The course incorporates lakes and wetlands that serve drainage purposes while creating strategic elements throughout the routing. Mature landscaping and tropical vegetation frame the holes, providing definition and a sense of enclosure common to established South Florida courses. The design emphasizes accuracy over distance in many situations, with water hazards and bunker complexes positioned to challenge approach shots and require thoughtful course management.

BallenIsles operates as a private country club with multiple courses on the property, serving a membership drawn largely from seasonal and year-round residents of the Palm Beach Gardens area. The club offers the amenities typical of upscale Florida country clubs, including dining facilities and social programming that complement the golf experience. The North Course provides one option within the club's multi-course environment, allowing members variety in their regular play.