Apogee Club

South Course at Apogee Club, carved into the sandy scrub of Indiantown, Florida, is where whispers of old money and even older bets still echo across the closely mown fairways. A product of the late 1990s golf boom, the course – designed by the lesser-known but respected Von Hagge & Devlin – it is a subtle but demanding departure from its flashier contemporaries. Here, the terrain favors the strategic, rather than the brute. Pine barrens encroach on fairways, demanding respect. The course is known for its undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers which can punish the errant approach shot. Though relatively open off the tee, the South Course favors a right-to-left ball flight, rewarding those who can shape their shots with precision. While Apogee has not hosted any major championships, the South Course is a popular stop for competitive amateur events within the state. The club’s lore, however, runs deeper than tournament trophies. It is said that the South Course is known for its high stakes member games, where fortunes are won and lost over a single putt. And after a round, members and guests alike savor the renowned Apogee Club shrimp po'boy, a local culinary legend.