
Ocean Course
The Breakers Resort

About this course
Ocean Course at The Breakers is a testament to Palm Beach's early sporting ambitions, a layout that initially drew socialites and sporting enthusiasts to the island in the early 20th century. A classic, yet bold design. The course plays unlike many of the seaside courses in the area. Having been originally conceived in the early golden age, Ocean has evolved into a playable modern design, keeping many of the unique characteristics. Fairways meander through mature palms, strategically placed bunkers, and subtle elevation changes that belie its oceanside locale. Accuracy and a deft short game are rewarded here, as the course subtly favors those who can manage the ever-present coastal breezes. Originally designed by a largely forgotten golden age architect, it saw subtle but key course enhancements at the hands of Rees Jones, who subtly lengthened some holes, tweaked bunker placements, and brought the course up to modern play and conditioning standards. While it has not played host to any major championships, Ocean Course has been the site of countless member-guest events and club championships, all fiercely contested. Today, the Ocean Course remains a treasured amenity for members and guests of The Breakers, a welcoming, social club and hotel that draws on its heritage to create a warm and inviting golf community. It's a place where the spirit of friendly competition and social camaraderie are celebrated in equal measure, the quintessential Palm Beach experience.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Palm Beach, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1896
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Alex Findlay, Brian Silva
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,167 yards
- Difficulty
- 68.1/127
- Course Vaults score
- 7.9
Getting there
The journey to The Breakers Resort begins at Palm Beach International Airport, a mere fifteen minutes south along the island's coastal spine. Private arrivals flow seamlessly through the airport's dedicated executive terminal, while those traveling by car cross one of the island's elegant bridges before gliding north on South County Road, where manicured hedges and glimpses of the Atlantic signal the approach to Palm Beach proper. The resort's twin Belvedere Towers rise into view just beyond the dunes, and the grand porte-cochère - framed by swaying royal palms and the scent of salt air - delivers guests to one of Florida's most storied oceanfront addresses with the quiet assurance of arrival at a place where old-world elegance has never gone out of style.

FAQ
Common questions about Ocean at The Breakers Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Ocean at The Breakers Resort has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 59 logged golfers.
Ocean was designed by Alex Findlay and Brian Silva.
Yes. Ocean at The Breakers Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Ocean is 70.
Ocean plays 6,167 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Ocean is 127.



