The Tradition course at The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach represents one of three championship layouts at this residential golf community, designed by Steve Nicklaus and opened in the mid-1990s. The Nicklaus family's involvement in South Florida golf design is extensive, and this course reflects the design principles common to that era: strategic bunkering, water hazards integrated into the flat terrain, and generous landing areas that reward thoughtful course management over pure distance. The routing works through the community's residential landscape, with homes lining many fairways in the manner typical of upscale Florida developments. Water comes into play on numerous holes, a necessity given the region's drainage requirements and aesthetic expectations. The course features Bermuda grass fairways and greens that accommodate year-round play in South Florida's subtropical climate. Bunkering tends toward the sculpted, white-sand style that became popular in Florida resort and private club design during this period. The Club at Ibis operates as a private equity club with multiple courses, offering members variety in their golf experience. The Tradition course serves as one component of a larger amenity package that includes the other Nicklaus-designed layouts on the property. The course provides a solid test for members while remaining accessible to a range of skill levels, consistent with the design approach for multi-course private communities where daily play and member satisfaction take precedence over championship difficulty.