West Palm Beach Muni Reopening Soon?

[darom86]

Anyone have information on the reopening, including timing and rates?  Seems there have been some preview rounds by friends and family like Brad Faxon in recent weeks.  Place looks awesome.  Could be a real public gem for the region.

[jpt1101]

No info, but also very excited for this. I always liked the old course that was there, but I expect this iteration will be even better. Great land for golf. 

[Tbone32]

I had the opportunity to play it last week and the place is awesome  - especially the back 9!  It is already in great shape and they are waiting the the clubhouse to be done. I heard they are opening around the end of April and it’s going to be $80 a round and highly encouraged to take a caddie. There are no cart paths on the course and I swear the guy I played it with said it will be walking only but don’t quote me on it. 

[FlashinLeather]

On 1/23/2023 at 7:31 PM, Tbone32 said:

I had the opportunity to play it last week and the place is awesome  - especially the back 9!  It is already in great shape and they are waiting the the clubhouse to be done. I heard they are opening around the end of April and it’s going to be $80 a round and highly encouraged to take a caddie. There are no cart paths on the course and I swear the guy I played it with said it will be walking only but don’t quote me on it. 

 

Lots of talk about pricing but i have only heard is rumors. $80 in season would be very surprising to me. I have heard that they might do a Torrey Pines type pricing where it could be $80 for West Palm Beach residents and higher for anyone else. Again, all rumors. At $80 it would be the cheapest public golf around.

[Tbone32]

On 1/25/2023 at 8:57 AM, FlashinLeather said:

 

Lots of talk about pricing but i have only heard is rumors. $80 in season would be very surprising to me. I have heard that they might do a Torrey Pines type pricing where it could be $80 for West Palm Beach residents and higher for anyone else. Again, all rumors. At $80 it would be the cheapest public golf around.

Yes - sorry I forgot to say that.  $80 for WBP residents is what he said.  Regardless, it will be very popular and worth it when it opens!  The little 9 hole short course looked very cool as well! I will post a couple pictures - if I can figure out how to do it

[Tbone32]

 

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[FlashinLeather]

Wow. Looks really great. Such a big improvement. 

[TourSpoon]

I’m supposed to get out there during this soft launch. They have carts and walking available. They are also contemplating a caddie program through the adjacent high school with the idea to get the Evans Scholarship program in play. They have a bunch of influential golf world executives on the Board and are trying to balance opportunity, access, and growing the game. WPB residents do get a better deal, but I suppose that seasonal rates will be pricey and in-line with the market and they have a hotel coming online. 

 

Gil Hanse was on a recent podcast talking about how he designed a playable but challenging course. There is no water so finding your ball and having good pace of play shouldn’t be an issue. I’ve driven by and it looks like it’s going to be a great place to play. 

[darom86]

How are folks getting access during this soft launch?  Heading to the area next week for a few weeks and would love to check it out.

[So_Cal]

On 2/17/2023 at 12:25 AM, TourSpoon said:

I’m supposed to get out there during this soft launch. They have carts and walking available. They are also contemplating a caddie program through the adjacent high school with the idea to get the Evans Scholarship program in play. They have a bunch of influential golf world executives on the Board and are trying to balance opportunity, access, and growing the game. WPB residents do get a better deal, but I suppose that seasonal rates will be pricey and in-line with the market and they have a hotel coming online. 

 

Gil Hanse was on a recent podcast talking about how he designed a playable but challenging course. There is no water so finding your ball and having good pace of play shouldn’t be an issue. I’ve driven by and it looks like it’s going to be a great place to play. 

No water on a Florida course sounds like a dream.  Should be awesome