Loxahatchee Club
The Loxahatchee Club features an elegant Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole golf course spanning 7,147 yards. Set on 340 acres, it includes 285 homes nestled amid 71 acres of lakes and 40 acres of greenbelt. Residents enjoy a luxurious lifestyle with casual elegance and personalized, white-glove service. The intimate, gated community fosters camaraderie and leisure in a pristine tropical setting. Its amenities reflect sophistication across recreation, social spaces, and support services.
Amenities include a 10,000 sq ft Activities Center with a full fitness room and spa treatment areas. There’s a tropical lagoon-style pool, three lighted hydro-grid tennis courts, and dining options in the clubhouse. The clubhouse was renovated recently, adding elegant locker rooms, an outdoor lounge, firepit, and panoramic golf views. Residents benefit from year-round recreational programs, social events, and holiday celebrations. The HOA ensures upkeep of top-tier facilities and a secure, engaged community lifestyle.
About Loxahatchee Golf Course
The Loxahatchee Club is a private, parkland-style 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus in 1984. It plays from 5,394 to 7,147 yards depending on tee selection. The course par is 72 with slope ratings ranging roughly from 121 to 153 and course ratings from about 63.9 to 75.9. Greens use Bahia grass, offering fast and undulating surfaces with many chocolate-drop style bunkered mounds. Overall conditions are well maintained, combining flat terrain with subtle elevation changes for strategic interest.
The course features approximately 50+ bunkers, complemented by water hazards on several holes, notably along hole #11. The signature 11th hole is a 399-yard par-4 with fairway bunkers and water lining the entire right side and a multi-tiered green. Hole #16 is the longest at 597 yards (par-5), while hole #5 is shortest at 164 yards (par-3). The hardest hole is #6, a 386-yard par-4, designated the No. 1 handicap. The easiest challenge is hole #17, a 192-yard par-3.
Loxahatchee Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Daily green fees are estimated at around $150 for 18 holes. Cart fees (trail fees) are approximately $1,300 annually for cart owners. Some membership tiers waive green fees entirely for residents and family. Non-residents may have limited rounds or access during specific seasons. Fees and privileges vary significantly by membership type and residency.
Proprietary (full equity) membership initiation ranges from $100,000 to $250,000 depending on source. Annual dues for proprietary members run from about $17,000 to $23,550. Capital contribution or quarterly assessment costs roughly $1,000. National or non-resident memberships cost substantially less, with initiation starting near $30,000 and dues around $5,000. Optional amenities like lockers or carts may carry extra yearly or quarterly charges.
Loxahatchee Golfing Staff and Members
The club’s General Manager is Chip Misch, supported by Head Golf Professional Matt Lucchesi. Assistant professional Jarred D. Huggins and instructor Kimberly A. Verrecchio, PGA, enrich golf instruction. Tyler A. Coyle, PGA, serves as an assistant professional as well. Jack Grout once taught at the club, bringing decades of teaching excellence. The course is famed as a Jack Nicklaus “members’ course” blending Scottish traditions with modern American style.
Famous members include Dottie Pepper and Mark Calcavecchia among others noted for their success. Other past members include Greg Norman, Beth Daniel, Charlie Mecham, Gardner Dickinson, Jack Grout, and Toney Penna. The course opened in 1985 and earned Golf Digest’s Best New Private Course accolade. It remains one of Jupiter’s most exclusive, walking-only layouts with required caddies. The rich history adds prestige and community allure.