Resort at Boca Raton Resort

The Resort Course at Boca Raton Resort was designed by William S. Flynn and Howard C. Toomey and opened in 1926, making it one of the earliest championship layouts in South Florida. Flynn, known for his strategic design philosophy and work on courses like Shinnecock Hills and The Cascades, brought his characteristic routing sensibility to this flat coastal terrain. The course was part of architect Addison Mizner's grand vision for Boca Raton as a luxury resort destination during the Florida land boom of the 1920s.

The layout occupies relatively level ground typical of the region, with mature tropical landscaping and water features that have evolved over nearly a century. Flynn's routing incorporates strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward thoughtful play despite the lack of significant elevation change. The course has undergone various renovations over the decades to accommodate modern tournament play and maintenance practices while preserving elements of the original design intent.

As part of the historic Boca Raton Resort & Club, the course serves members and resort guests within a setting that reflects the property's Mediterranean Revival architecture and longstanding role in South Florida's resort golf tradition. The layout provides a contrast to more contemporary Florida designs, offering a connection to the state's early golf history and the Flynn-Toomey partnership that produced several notable courses in the region during the 1920s.