La Gorce Country Club
La Gorce Country Club is a private club in Miami Beach with luxury amenities and scenic views. It features an 18-hole championship golf course with a driving range. The club also offers tennis courts, a fitness center, and a large resort-style pool. Dining includes upscale restaurants and casual lounges with full-service options. Social events, wellness programs, and family activities are available year-round.
The La Gorce community is a gated, waterfront neighborhood in North Beach. It offers luxury homes, tropical landscaping, and scenic canal views. Residents enjoy high privacy with a single guarded entrance and limited street access. The area is close to beaches, shopping, and top Miami restaurants. It’s also near South Beach and Miami International Airport.
Description of La Gorce Golf Course
The 18‑hole championship course plays to a par 71, stretching about 6,971 yards from the championship tees. It features bermudagrass greens and lush tropical fairways. The course rating is around 73.6, with a slope of about 135 on the Coconut tees. Conditions are immaculate, with manicured greens framed by palms and pines. Signature holes include the challenging par‑5 11th and scenic par‑4 18th by water.
Greens are TifEagle/Bermuda, ensuring consistent roll and smooth putting conditions year‑round. Yardages vary: from about 6,118 yards (White tees) to 7,005 on the longest layout. The slope ranges from 113 to 135 depending on tee selection. Two signature risk‑reward holes feature water hazards from Robert Trent Jones Sr.’s redesign. Overall layout offers strategic diversity through bunkers, water, and elevation changes.
La Gorce Country Club Greens Fees and Membership Costs
La Gorce does not offer public daily green or cart fees—play is reserved for members and guests only. Non-members cannot book tee times or access carts unless invited. Caddies are required for rounds; private carts are not permitted. Guest fees are included in member arrangements, not separately published. Exact cart or green pricing for non-members is not available.
Membership costs are substantial. Full golf initiation typically exceeds $700,000, with annual dues around $30,000. Social and family memberships have lower initiation and dues tiers. Waitlists are long, and invitations usually require sponsorship. The club maintains exclusivity and high entry barriers.
La Gorce History and Golf Staff
La Gorce attracted legendary golf figures like Jack Grout, early coach to Jack Nicklaus, who served as club professional. Willie Klein worked winter seasons at La Gorce from 1927 to 1956. Johnny Farrell shot a record round of 62 during the 1928 La Gorce Open tournament. The club hosted the PGA Tour’s La Gorce Open from 1928–1931. Its deep tournament history adds prestige and tradition.
Current golf staff includes Head Professional Jarryd Wood, Assistant Tyler Cohen, and Superintendent Adam Phelan. General Manager & COO Seamus Dooley oversees overall operations. The club maintains strict guest policies and private caddie services. It remains invitation-only, preserving exclusivity. La Gorce continues its legacy as a historic, elite golf destination.