Jupiter Island Club
Jupiter Island Club in Hobe Sound is a private, full-service club set amid a barrier-island community. It features an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, marina docking, spa, and oceanfront beach club. Dining is offered across both formal and informal venues. There are two pools, a beauty shop, theater, and croquet lawn. Membership is highly exclusive, maintaining an intimate social atmosphere.
The club lies within the ultra-luxury community of Jupiter Island, straddling Hobe Sound’s coastline. Residences include oceanfront estates, private docks, and lush tropical landscapes. The neighborhood is serene, secluded yet close to mainland services. It’s part of a barrier island embraced by natural preserves and coastal waters. Access is restricted and privacy is a defining characteristic.
About Jupiter Island Club Golf Course
Jupiter Island Club’s golf course is a private, regulation 18-hole layout originally shaped by William Diddel and later refined by Jan Bel Jan. It plays about 6,103 yards from the back tees with a par of 72. The slope is 132 and the rating is 70.2 from the blue tees. The turf includes Bermuda fairways and Tifdwarf greens. Course conditions tend to be lush, well-maintained and tropical in character.
There are roughly 31 to 40 bunkers and moderate water hazards shaping strategic shots. Signature holes include the long par-5 5th and water-flanked holes on the back nine. The 5th stretches to about 491 yards from the blue tees. The 18th is a memorable closing par-5 demanding careful play. Many holes play along scenic marsh, ocean and intracoastal vistas.
Jupiter Island Club Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Daily green fees at Jupiter Island Club are estimated around $85 for 18 holes (with cart included). The club reportedly restricts guest play to certain access levels, so rates vary per access rights. Cart fees are bundled or variable depending on membership status. Peak weekend or holiday rounds likely incur higher surcharges. Discounted fees may be available during off-peak or twilight hours.
Membership costs are highly confidential but rumored to be extremely steep. Estimates suggest initiation fees may range from $1 million to $2 million. Annual dues are similarly speculative and thought to be tens of thousands. Membership approval is invitation-only, emphasizing exclusivity. Many prospective members must be proposed by current members.
Jupiter Island Club Golfing Staff and Members
The golf staff at Jupiter Island Club includes General Manager Michael Feil, Head Golf Professional Matthew Müller, and Superintendent Donovan Haluck. Rob Kloska has long served as Director of Course Maintenance. The staff upholds a tradition of discreet service and high-standards. Membership is known to include quietly affluent individuals with connections to elite circles. The club maintains a low profile, favoring privacy over publicity.
Famed resident Tiger Woods lives on Jupiter Island and is believed to be affiliated with local clubs. Older members include noted names like Ray Floyd and Nick Price around the Jupiter area. The course spans many holes along intracoastal and marsh scenery. It was once the private preserve of a founding family estate. Its design emphasizes subtle challenges, not headline heroics.