
North Course
John's Island Club





About this course
At John's Island Club, North stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of strategic, member-focused golf in Vero Beach. Designed by Pete Dye, this layout eschews the dramatic shaping and forced carries that often define his work, instead embracing a more subtle, strategic challenge that rewards thoughtful play. The course meanders through a gently undulating landscape punctuated by native Florida vegetation, creating a parkland feel that contrasts with the nearby ocean. Favoring a right-to-left ball flight with numerous doglegs, North demands careful consideration of angles and distances rather than brute force. The greens, though not severely contoured, present subtle breaks that require local knowledge to master. While North hasn't hosted major championships, it remains a highly regarded club course, offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience for its discerning membership. The club is known for its strong sense of community and the relaxed, yet refined atmosphere that permeates both on and off the course.
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
- Indian River Shores, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,953 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.7/134
- Course Vaults score
- 8.2
Getting there
Most arrivals to John's Island Club begin at Orlando Melbourne International Airport, a compact, efficient gateway roughly thirty minutes north along Florida's Treasure Coast. Private aviation typically routes through Vero Beach Regional, positioned just minutes from the island and offering the discretion befitting one of the state's most guarded residential enclaves. The drive south traces A1A through a corridor of old Florida palms and glimpses of the Atlantic, before a quiet turn delivers you across the causeway and onto the island itself - a passage that feels less like arrival and more like crossing into a world deliberately removed from the mainland's haste.

FAQ
Common questions about North at John's Island Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
North at John's Island Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
North was designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus.
North at John's Island Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at North is 71.
North plays 6,953 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at North is 134.




