Private

The Moorings Course

The Moorings Yacht & Country Club

Vero Beach, FL, USA
David “Draino” Duval
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18 holesPar 644,434 yds63.2/110

About this course

The Moorings is a Pete Dye family collaboration located in Vero Beach, Florida, with design contributions from Pete Dye, Alice Dye, and their son P.B. Dye. The course reflects the Dye family's characteristic approach to strategic golf architecture, featuring the angular bunkering, railroad ties, and thoughtful use of native vegetation that became signatures of their work. The layout takes advantage of the coastal Florida landscape, incorporating natural wetlands and water features that both define playing corridors and test shot-making decisions throughout the round. The Moorings Yacht & Country Club sits along Florida's Treasure Coast, where the Atlantic Ocean influences the climate and terrain. The course routing works with the relatively flat topography typical of the region, using elevation changes created through design and strategic bunkering to add visual interest and challenge. Water comes into play on multiple holes, requiring golfers to balance aggressive play with course management, particularly when wind affects club selection and ball flight. The club operates as a private yacht and country club, combining golf with boating amenities that reflect Vero Beach's coastal culture. The facility serves a membership drawn to the area's relaxed atmosphere and year-round golf climate. The Dye family's involvement gives the course architectural credibility within Florida's competitive golf landscape, offering members a layout that rewards precision and strategic thinking over pure distance.

Rankings

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.

2640

Best in World

2406

Best in USA

222

Best in FL

Quick facts

Location
Vero Beach, FL, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1974
Holes
18
Par
64
Length
4,434 yards
Difficulty
63.2/110
Course Vaults score
7.2

Getting there

The journey to The Moorings Yacht & Country Club begins at Orlando Melbourne International Airport, roughly forty minutes north along Florida's Treasure Coast, though many members opt for the private convenience of Vero Beach Regional just fifteen minutes away. The drive south on I-95 transitions quickly from interstate anonymity to the unhurried elegance of State Road A1A, where glimpses of the Atlantic appear between stands of sea grape and palm. As you turn inland toward the club, the landscape softens into manicured waterfront estates and quiet marina channels, the final approach revealing The Moorings' gracious clubhouse framed by swaying palms and the shimmering Intracoastal Waterway beyond.

FAQ

Common questions about The Moorings

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

The Moorings has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 11 logged golfers.

The Moorings was designed by P. B. Dye, Pete Dye, and Alice Dye.

The Moorings is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at The Moorings is 64.

The Moorings plays 4,434 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at The Moorings is 110.

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