Medalist Golf Club
The Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida, is a prestigious private golf course co-designed by Greg Norman and Pete Dye. Opened in 1995, the course blends challenging design with natural Florida landscapes, including wetlands and pine forests.
The 18-hole layout stretches over 7,500 yards and is known for strategic bunkering and fast, firm greens. Medalist is private and favored by PGA Tour professionals, offering a true championship-level experience in a secluded, exclusive setting.
Medalist Course Description
Medalist Golf Club is a private championship course featuring Bermuda grass fairways and TifEagle Bermuda greens for optimal playability. The course plays over 7,500 yards from the back tees, offering a challenging layout with excellent year-round conditions.
It has a slope rating of 155 and a course rating of 77.9 from the tips. Signature holes include the par-3 8th over water and the risk-reward par-5 18th, finishing near native marshland.
The Medalist Greens Fees and Membership Costs
The Medalist Golf Club is a private course, so daily green and cart fees are not available to the general public. Access is limited to members and their guests, with no public tee times offered.
Membership costs are not publicly listed and are available by invitation only. Estimated initiation fees reportedly exceed $100,000, with annual dues additional.
Additional Information
The Medalist in Hobe Sound is known for its elite members, including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, and Rickie Fowler. The course regularly hosts PGA pros for practice and exhibition matches due to its challenging design.
Greg Norman co-designed the course with Pete Dye and was one of its original founders. The golf staff includes experienced professionals, though specific names are not widely publicized. Medalist is known for privacy, excellence, and top-tier playing conditions year-round.