Seminole Course
Juno Beach, FL, USA
Seminole Golf Club, a bastion of understated excellence in Juno Beach, Florida, is where power brokers and golfing legends alike find common ground amidst the Atlantic breezes. Carved from a sandy, scrub-filled landscape typical of the Florida coast, the course, while relatively flat, presents a strategic challenge demanding thoughtful shot-making rather than brute force. Many fairways offer subtle undulations that can kick even the most well-struck balls into trouble. Designed by the legendary Dick Wilson, Seminole, an early example of his design, reflects a Golden Age sensibility with its emphasis on natural contours and strategic bunkering. Subsequent enhancements by notable architects have only deepened its mystique. The course favors those who can shape the ball, navigate the ever-present wind, and execute precise approaches into deceptively small greens. While Seminole has largely remained outside the professional tournament spotlight, its membership roster reads like a who's who of industry titans and decorated golfers. This exclusivity fosters an environment of relaxed camaraderie, where business deals are whispered on the practice range and the pressure is on to perform.
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.
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Golfers say Seminole delivers an exceptional experience from arrival to the final putt, with reviewers praising the spectacular course design, world-class conditioning, and outstanding hospitality. Most highlight the remarkable green complexes—recently restored on the front nine—and an especially strong closing stretch that tests even skilled players. The caddie program earns particular acclaim for reading greens and learning players' games quickly, while the historic locker room and overall service create a memorable atmosphere. Reviewers note the membership's serious golf culture, with brisk sub-3.5-hour walking rounds and daily score reporting, and several consider it among the country's finest pure golf clubs, possibly underrated on top-100 lists.
9.3
89 players
Best of the best, not much more to say. Elite golf course
Really unique vibe and amazing green complexes. Everybody booted from property at 5 pm. Pretty sure wasn’t supposed to post photos.
so, so, so good. The course was absolutely spectacular and the people are awesome. everyone so nice
Seminole is as good as it gets. From the locker room to the caddies to the course it is an 11/10 day any time you tee it up there. I was fortunate to play about 3 weeks before the Walker Cup and it couldn’t have been in better shape. The caddie yard is one of if not the best in the country and they quickly learn your game and can read a putt like you’d never believe. The closing stretch is truly unbelievable and I would give anything for a second chance at 17 & 18 after mistimed shots into the bunkers derailed my under par back 9
Seminole is the ultimate golfer’s golf course, up there with Merion, NGLA, and Cypress Point in terms clubs that put golf above all else. The history is felt from the moment you step on property, the membership is intensely competitive with super high golf IQ through and through. Foursomes play under 3 hours and 30 minutes walking and members report their daily scores to the starter when coming off of 18. The recent restoration work on the front 9 by Gil Hanse has brought back the historic green sizes and introduced much more dynamic putting surfaces and pin positions. The back 9 is as strong a routing as you will ever find anywhere and you’re guaranteed to get a good game as a guest no matter who you play with. Probably underrated on the top 100 lists, I can’t imagine a better day of golf. One of golf’s greatest locker rooms too.
What can I say…the drive in is surreal. The service is unmatched. The men’s locker room pulls you in like a riptide. The elevation change for a course so close to the Atlantic is amazing. I haven’t been since the renovation but played it 2 times in the last 3 years, a day here is what dreams are made of.
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Palm Beach International Airport lies just twenty minutes south, making Seminole Golf Club one of the most accessible of America's truly elite courses - though few will ever pass through its gates. Private aviation often touches down directly at the adjacent North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport, a discreet portal favored by members arriving from distant corners. The drive north along A1A traces Florida's Atlantic coast through understated wealth and salt-scrubbed palms, the ocean glinting to the east, before a quiet turn delivers you to the club's famously guarded entrance on a narrow barrier island where the game's most storied names have long gathered in reverent privacy.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Seminole has a Course Vaults score of 9.3 out of 10 based on 58 explicit golfer ratings.
Seminole was designed by Donald Ross and Dick Wilson.
Seminole is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Seminole is 72.
Seminole plays 6,836 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Seminole is 139.
