Boca Lago Golf & Country Club

Boca Lago Golf Course

Boca Lago Golf & Country Club features a 27-hole layout composed of three nines (East, West, South) playable in various 18-hole combinations. The original design was by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge; the redevelopment was guided by Jan Bel Jan. All greens are planted in TifEagle bermudagrass, fairways in Latitude 36 bermuda, and tees in TifGrande. Slope ratings range from about 110 to 142 depending on tees, with a typical rating near 71.2 over ~6,621 yards. The course includes more than 110 bunkers, about 50 acres of lakes, and signature holes like East No. 1 (par-5 over water) and South No. 9.

Conditions are maintained at a high standard after the renovation, with redesigned greens, recontoured bunkers, and improved drainage. The East–West loop plays ~6,347 yards with slope ~140 and par 72 on the East nine. The South–West pairing also offers challenging yardages and strategic water carries. Many holes feature dual fairway options, tree-lined corridors, and water coming into play on 15+ holes. Signature holes test risk/reward, especially on East No. 1 crossing water twice and South No. 9 demanding precision over lakes.

Latest News of Boca Lago Golf Course Development

Lennar has entered into a contract to purchase one third, or nine of the 27 holes, of the Boca Lago golf course, about 76 acres. Their proposal includes developing nearly 762 condos and townhomes on that land, with building heights of three to four stories. The current plan would reconfigure the remaining course into an 18-hole PGA-rated layout and add a new driving range. Boca Lago homeowners and local community groups are pushing back strongly, citing concerns about traffic, density, infrastructure strain, and preserving neighborhood character.

As part of its public messaging, Lennar has stated that club ownership and operations would remain, and that the sale is intended to boost the golf club’s sustainability. They emphasize new homes would not route traffic through existing Boca Lago gates or streets. That said, the plan still needs Palm Beach County approval, and no construction can begin until all zoning and master-plan amendments are authorized. A community input meeting was held, and residents remain mobilized to influence or oppose the project in its current form.

Boca Lago Membership Cost and Initiation Fees

Boca Lago Golf & Country Club’s published initiation fees reportedly include about $14,700 for full golf single and $22,500 for full golf family membership. Their social initiation costs are lower—around $4,800 single and $7,600 family categories. These initiation or equity fees are often non-refundable or partially refundable depending on club policies. They also offer junior or executive memberships with reduced initiation fees (often 50 % off prevailing rates). The club allows “all-in” payment plans combining initiation, dues, cart, and locker fees in some cases.

Annual dues for full golf members are listed as approximately $13,200 for single and $18,000 for family memberships. Social membership dues are lower, estimated at $12,240 single and $17,320 family. In addition to dues, members may incur cart, locker, or bag storage fees unless covered by an “all-in” plan. Junior/executive members pay dues at about two-thirds the standard rate. Seasonal and summer members have prorated dues according to membership duration.

Boca Lago Guest, Greens and Cart Fees

Guests at Boca Lago may play under special arrangements at a “member-for-a-day” rate instead of open daily rates. On weekdays, green fees are approximately $62 + tax with cart included. On weekends after 11:30 am, guest rates rise to $66 + tax, with cart likewise included. Range balls and tips are typically extra and not part of the standard green fee. Rates and policies may vary seasonally or by promotional periods.

Cart fees are bundled into guest green fees, so no separate cart charge usually applies for these bookings. The club reserves the right to limit guest play during peak member times. Guests must comply with dress code, tee time windows, and advance booking rules. Some guest privileges depend on sponsorship by members or membership tiers. The club may offer discounted guest rates on non-peak days or off-season periods.

Boca Lago Golfing Staff and Members

Boca Lago’s golf staff is led by Head Golf Professional Billy Ashford, with Nick Bennett serving as Assistant Golf Pro. The club’s General Manager is Michelle Rolon, and the Golf Course Superintendent is Jeff Brown. Director of Membership are also part of the leadership, including John Stampfl. Staff names also include other supporting roles such as Tara Horner, Jen Marden, Devon Molinari, and Pete Murphy. This team oversees golf operations, member services, and course maintenance.

While publicly confirmed famous members are not broadly listed, the club brands itself as appealing to high-profile residents seeking exclusivity. The course is well known for its $8 million redesign and award recognition for design excellence. It originally lay in a development trend of the late 1970s in Boca Raton, designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge. The redesign brought modern bunker profiles and drainage enhancements across all 27 holes. An interesting fact: the club markets itself as the “next generation” private club experience in South Florida.

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