Indian River Preserve Golf Club

Indian River Preserve Golf Club's Walkabout course is a Perry Dye and Jan Stephenson design situated in Mims, Florida, along the state's central Atlantic coast. The course occupies land within the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem, a region characterized by wetlands, native scrub vegetation, and proximity to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The routing takes advantage of this natural setting, with holes playing through and around preserved environmental areas that give the course its distinctive character. Perry Dye, son of Pete Dye, collaborated with Jan Stephenson, the Australian LPGA Hall of Fame player, on the design. The partnership reflects both Dye family design principles and Stephenson's competitive perspective on strategic golf. The course name references Stephenson's Australian heritage. The layout incorporates the sandy soils and water features typical of Florida's coastal plain, with design elements that require thoughtful course management rather than pure length. Indian River Preserve operates as a semi-private facility, offering access to both members and daily-fee play. The club sits in Brevard County's Space Coast region, where golf development has often balanced recreational use with environmental preservation mandates. The Walkabout course reflects this approach, maintaining native habitats alongside playable corridors. The setting provides views of Florida's coastal landscape while keeping golfers engaged with strategic decisions shaped by the natural terrain and water hazards that define this part of the state.