Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club

Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club in Boca Raton features a golf course with an unusual design pedigree involving three notable architects across different eras. The original layout was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in the 1960s, establishing the course during the club's early development in this coastal South Florida community. Jack Nicklaus later made modifications to the design, and Joe Lee, a prolific Florida course architect who shaped dozens of layouts across the state, also contributed to the course's evolution. The course occupies relatively flat terrain typical of coastal Florida, with water features and strategic bunkering providing the primary challenges. Palm trees and tropical landscaping frame the holes, and the routing navigates around lakes and wetlands common to the region. The design reflects the collaborative input of its three architects, blending Jones's strategic principles with Nicklaus's competitive sensibilities and Lee's understanding of Florida golf conditions. Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club serves a private membership drawn from Boca Raton's established residential community. The club combines golf with yachting and social amenities, reflecting the lifestyle priorities of its South Florida setting. The course provides a traditional country club experience in an area known for its concentration of private clubs and year-round golf climate.