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Boca Raton area offers more than one version of country club living.

Boca Raton Area Golf and Country Club Communities

Buying in a country club means choosing a home and a membership at the same time. Each club differs in size, amenities, membership rules and long-term cost. I help buyers compare them so the club fits how they actually want to live.

Clubs at a glance

Also available: Aberdeen, Bocaire, Delaire, Hunters Run, Gleneagles, Mirasol, Parkland Golf and Country Club and Wycliffe.

What country club membership costs

Costs are rarely one number. Expect some or all of these:

• Initiation fee: a one-time cost to join, from tens of thousands of dollars to six figures. Equity memberships may be partly refundable under club rules; non-equity usually are not.
• Annual dues: highest for full golf membership; lower for sports, tennis or social categories.
• Food and beverage minimum: a set annual spend at club restaurants.
• Capital assessments: charges for course, clubhouse or fitness upgrades, paid at once or over time.
• Other fees: carts, lockers, guests and transfer fees.

In mandatory-membership communities, joining is required at closing. Ask whether any assessment is planned before you make an offer.

How to choose

Start with how you’ll use the club: daily golf, tennis and pickleball, family programs or mainly dining and social events. Then compare the total yearly cost, not just the purchase price. A lower-priced home can carry a large membership obligation.

Frequently asked questions

Is membership required in Boca Raton country club communities? Many require it at closing; others, such as Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, do not. Each community sets its own rules.

What is an equity membership? A membership where part of what you pay may be returned under the club’s rules when you sell or resign.

Are there social memberships? Many clubs offer social or sports memberships at lower cost, with limited or no golf access.

Boca West Country Club is known for its diverse property selections, expansive amenity offering and active lifestyle.

 The Polo Club Boca Raton attracts buyers who value a strong social atmosphere, golf, racquets, dining options. 

Broken Sound Boca Raton is often considered by buyers seeking special golf courses, an active, family-friendly club setting, while Woodfield Country Club is especially recognized for its family programming and broad recreational options.

St. Andrews Country Club Boca Raton offers estate homes and a private luxury environment with substantial amenities, while Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club suits buyers that prefer living near the Ocean and dining options in East Boca Raton, where the highly exclusive club and boating-oriented lifestyle is not mandatory to join to live on the grounds.