
Old Marsh Course
Old Marsh Golf Club
About this course
Old Marsh, carved from the wetlands of Palm Beach Gardens, reflects the spirit of a bygone era where challenge and strategy triumphed over brute force. Designed by Pete Dye in the mid-1980s, its core routing meanders through preserved natural habitat, presenting golfers with a classic Florida parkland experience. Dye’s signature touches – subtly elevated greens, strategically placed bunkers, and water hazards that demand respect – are all present, rewarding thoughtful approaches and punishing wayward shots. Wide fairways that invite the long ball are complimented by challenging approach shots, where precise distance control is essential to scoring. While Old Marsh may not host televised championships, its demanding layout and dedication to pure golf have cultivated a fiercely loyal membership. The club's emphasis is less on grandstanding and more on fostering camaraderie amongst serious golfers who appreciate the nuances of course design and the challenge of consistently playing well. The membership, noted for their competitive spirit and discerning palates, hold court in the clubhouse, often debating the merits of various strategies over the club's famed blackened grouper sandwich. Beyond the course, Old Marsh's culture emphasizes the traditions of the game. Caddies are encouraged, walking is embraced, and cell phones are discouraged on the course, allowing golfers to fully immerse themselves in the experience. It's a place where the golf is paramount, the company is engaging, and the escape from the everyday is complete.
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
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1988
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Pete Dye
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,039 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.6/152
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Palm Beach International Airport, a streamlined twenty-minute drive north along Florida's Turnpike into the manicured heart of Palm Beach Gardens. Private aircraft often favor nearby North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport, which places you even closer to Old Marsh's discreet entrance. The final approach threads through a landscape of gated estates and preserved wetlands, the road narrowing as it delivers you to one of South Florida's most deliberately secluded and architecturally revered private clubs - a hidden gem that reveals itself only to those who know the way.

FAQ
Common questions about Old Marsh
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Old Marsh has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 43 logged golfers.
Old Marsh was designed by Pete Dye.
Old Marsh is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Old Marsh is 72.
Old Marsh plays 7,039 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Old Marsh is 152.




