St. James is a Warren Henderson design located in Port St. Lucie on Florida's Treasure Coast. Henderson, a Florida-based architect active from the 1960s through the 1990s, built a regional reputation for courses that work within the state's flat terrain and emphasize strategic bunkering and water management. The course at St. James reflects his approach to residential golf development in South Florida, where routing and playability take precedence over dramatic elevation change. The layout moves through a landscape typical of the region, with fairways bordered by native vegetation, lakes, and wetlands that come into play on several holes. Henderson's designs generally feature generous landing areas off the tee balanced by more demanding approach shots, where green complexes and hazard placement require careful club selection. The course serves the St. James Club community and provides a straightforward test for members and their guests. Port St. Lucie developed rapidly as a residential area in the latter decades of the twentieth century, and St. James is part of that growth. The club operates as a private facility with amenities typical of Florida country club communities, including dining and social programs that support year-round and seasonal residents. The course remains a functional example of Henderson's work in a region where golf development has been extensive and competitive.