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Southwinds Course

Southwinds Golf Course

Boca Raton, FL, USA
Jordan Frost
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18 holesPar 706,018 yds71.5/129

About this course

Southwinds Golf Course operates as a municipal facility in Boca Raton, serving the public golf market in southern Palm Beach County. The course sits within the developed residential and commercial landscape typical of this part of South Florida, where flat terrain and water management features define the playing characteristics. Like many Florida courses built during the region's growth periods, the design incorporates the natural challenges of the local environment—water hazards, native vegetation, and prevailing winds that influence shot-making throughout the year. The layout reflects the practical considerations of public golf course architecture in Florida: accessible green fees, straightforward routing, and maintenance standards suited to high-volume play. Water comes into play on multiple holes, requiring golfers to manage both distance and accuracy off the tee and on approach shots. The flat topography means that strategic interest derives primarily from hazard placement, green contours, and the positioning required to score well rather than from elevation changes. Southwinds serves the local golfing community in Boca Raton, providing a convenient option for residents and visitors seeking an affordable round in an area known for its concentration of private clubs and resort courses. The course accommodates players of varying skill levels, with forward tee options that make the layout approachable while still presenting challenges from the back markers. Its role as a municipal facility means it contributes to public access to the game in a market where such opportunities are valuable.

Quick facts

Location
Boca Raton, FL, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1977
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
6,018 yards
Difficulty
71.5/129
Course Vaults score
4.6

Getting there

Most visitors to Southwinds Golf Course arrive through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), a straightforward thirty-minute drive north along I-95 or the Florida Turnpike into Boca Raton's western reaches. Palm Beach International (PBI) offers an equally convenient alternative from the north, while private aviation clients often favor Boca Raton Airport, a discreet general aviation facility mere minutes from the course. The final miles peel away from the coastal glitter, trading oceanfront boulevards for the quieter, palm-shaded streets of inland Boca, where Southwinds awaits as a serene counterpoint to the Gold Coast's more conspicuous attractions.

FAQ

Common questions about Southwinds

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Southwinds has a Course Vaults score of 4.6 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.

Yes. Southwinds is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Southwinds is 70.

Southwinds plays 6,018 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Southwinds is 129.

Southwinds is a 18-hole course.

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