Woods/Hills at Delaire Country Club

Delaire Country Club's Woods/Hills course is a Joe Lee design located in Delray Beach, Florida. Lee, a prolific Florida architect who worked extensively throughout the state during the mid-to-late twentieth century, created numerous courses known for incorporating the region's natural terrain and water features into strategic layouts. His work at Delaire reflects his characteristic approach to shaping golf holes around existing landscape elements while maintaining playability for a range of skill levels.

The Woods/Hills routing takes its name from the varied terrain it traverses, moving through stands of mature trees and over gently rolling ground—modest elevation changes by Florida standards that add dimension to what might otherwise be flat coastal terrain. The course features water hazards typical of South Florida golf, with lakes and retention ponds coming into play on multiple holes. Lee's design philosophy emphasized strategic options rather than penal difficulty, allowing players to choose aggressive or conservative lines based on their ability and confidence.

Delaire Country Club operates as a private club serving the Delray Beach community, offering traditional country club amenities alongside its golf facilities. The club's location places it within the dense concentration of golf courses that characterizes Palm Beach County, where residential development and golf have long been intertwined. The Woods/Hills course provides members with a layout that balances the demands of regular play with enough variety to maintain interest across Florida's year-round golf season.