Broken Sound Club
Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton offers members a luxury lifestyle with outstanding amenities. Its facilities include two championship golf courses, a full spa, a modern fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, plus multiple dining venues. The aquatics complex features multiple pools, a waterfall grotto, lap lanes, splash zones, and a poolside bistro. The tennis center includes more than 20 Har-Tru courts with instruction programs for all ages. Social, wellness, and family programming rounds out the club’s vibrant activity calendar.
The community enveloping Broken Sound is gated, comprising 27-28 private villages and about 1,600 homes. Residences range from condominiums to custom estates. Landscaping is lush, and pathways wind through golf-course and water vistas. The neighborhood blends resort living with privacy near Boca Raton’s urban amenities. Within Boca Raton, residents enjoy proximity to shopping, dining, culture, and coastal leisure.
Broken Sound Golf Courses
Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton features two renowned 18-hole championship golf courses, the Old Course and the New Course. The Old Course, designed by Gene Bates, is a classic parkland layout emphasizing precision and strategy. The course uses TifEagle Bermuda greens and lush fairways with superior conditioning year-round. It measures around 6,900 yards, par 72, with a slope of 137 and rating near 73. Signature holes include the par-5 18th with water and bunkers framing the final approach.
The New Course, a Rees Jones design, delivers a modern resort-style layout with wide fairways and bold green complexes. It plays about 7,100 yards from the tips with a slope of 140 and rating of 74. The par-72 layout features over 90 bunkers and multiple water hazards demanding accuracy. Its greens use TifEagle Bermuda for consistent speed and smooth roll. Signature holes include the par-3 17th over water and the challenging par-5 9th.
Latest News on Broken Sound Club – James Hardie Invitational
In March 2026, the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational will be held at the Old Course at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton. The tournament features 78 PGA TOUR Champions players plus 26 Pro Football Hall of Famers. It offers a purse of $2.2 million, with television coverage on the Golf Channel. The event also emphasizes charitable giving, continuing James Hardie’s community impact through its foundation partners. The competition promises to highlight elite golf in a setting known for pristine conditions and professional hospitality.
In addition to its field of 78 PGA TOUR Champions pros, John Daly and Darren Clarke have already committed to the 2026 James Hardie Invitational. Also among confirmed football legends are Rickey Jackson and Devin Hester, who played in the inaugural event. Previous commitments include Hall of Famers Anthony Muñoz, DeMarcus Ware, and Morten Andersen. The field will blend golf and football icons, teeing off March 2–8, 2026, at Broken Sound. The event showcases world-class talent and continues Boca Raton’s tradition of hosting premier golf tournaments.
Broken Sound Membership Cost and Initiation Fees
The initiation (or capital contribution) fee for Broken Sound varies by membership tier. Sports / Tennis membership requires about $110,000 non-refundable contribution. Club Course Golf membership’s initiation is approximately $130,000. Old Course Golf initiation is cited around $150,000. These fees grant access rights but do not cover recurring dues or assessments.
Annual dues (before assessments) also differ by tier. Sports membership dues are roughly $22,337 (±7% tax). Club Course Golf dues sit near $24,987. Old Course Golf dues run about $29,687. Additional required charges include service, renovation, capital replacement assessments, and cart usage.
Broken Sound Guest, Greens and Cart Fees
Guests wishing to play Broken Sound’s courses must be accompanied by a member. Daily green fees are not publicly listed for guest play and may vary by season. Cart fees for guests typically mirror member cart-charge rates. Guest rounds usually require advance tee time reservations at least 24–48 hours in advance. Guest play may also be subject to special guest-day or event pricing structures.
Cart usage fees for members are about $1,400 annually, plus roughly $40 per round for those without unlimited privileges. An upgrade to unlimited cart use for members may cost around $2,400 annually. In some documents, alternate cart/green rates appear (e.g. cart fee $35 per round under older schedules). These fees exclude any required guest or reciprocal charges. Specific guest cart and green fees are best confirmed directly with the club.
Broken Sound Golfing Staff and Members
Jeff Waber is the PGA Director of Golf for Broken Sound’s Old Course, honored as South Florida PGA Professional of the Year. The golf staff includes award-winning instructors and tournament operations specialists supporting elite play. Among past players are Bernhard Langer, Padraig Harrington and other Champions Tour stars who’ve competed there. The club renovated its Old Course under Rees Jones and Swanson to modernize bunkers and playability. The layout features more than 80 bunkers, water hazards, and scenic layouts reminiscent of classic Southern designs.
Broken Sound has hosted the PGA TOUR Champions season opener and the TimberTech (Boca Raton) Championship on its Old Course. Its greens use TifEagle Bermuda, rating is high, and the championship layout measures around 6,800 yards for that event. Wildlife, stone bridges, lagoons, and mature trees frame many holes for natural aesthetic appeal. The site was once part of the historic Yamato Colony farmlands before development of the club. Hidden from view by trees and business parks, the Old Course is one of few stand-alone golf experiences in Boca Raton.