Palm Beach County is Florida's premium golf market — a 60-mile stretch from Boca Raton to Jupiter that holds PGA National's Honda Classic venue, Osprey Point's Dye design, and 50+ daily-fee courses spanning every price tier. Winter rates (December–April) run $70–350, while the summer off-season drops prices 35–50% — making June through September the best window for value-focused golfers willing to tee off before 8am.
Palm Beach / Boca Raton Green Fees by Tier (2026)
| Course | Weekday 18 | Weekend 18 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Del Ray Golf Club | $25 | $20 | 4.1 ★ |
| Kings Point Executive Golf Course | $35 | $35 | 4.1 ★ |
| Boca Dunes Golf & Country Club | $46 | — | 4 ★ |
| Delray Beach Golf Club | $57 | $57 | 3.8 ★ |
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Municipal Value: Delray Beach and Boca Raton
The most accessible price tier in Palm Beach County is anchored by city-operated courses in Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Delray Beach Golf Club(Donald Ross design, 1923 — one of Florida's oldest public courses) runs $35–55 weekdayin summer and $60–90 in peak season. Boca Raton Municipal Golf Course offers similar pricing with convenient access from I-95. Both allow walking and offer the lowest entry point into Palm Beach County golf.
PGA National: Honda Classic at Daily-Fee Prices
PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens has five courses, led by the Champion Course— host of the Honda Classic PGA Tour event and home of the notorious "Bear Trap" (holes 15–17). Daily-fee rates on the Champion Course run $150–350 in winter peak and drop to $80–150 in summer. The Estates, Squire, and Haig courses at PGA National run $60–180 depending on season. Resort packages typically offer better per-round value than walk-up rates.
Osprey Point: The Mid-Tier Standout
Osprey Point Golf Coursein Boca Raton is the metro's best mid-tier value — a Pete Dye design in excellent condition at $65–110 weekday in peak season and $40–70 in summer. Three 9-hole combinations (Lakes, Palms, Cypress) offer variety across a single facility. Summer mornings at Osprey Point consistently offer the best quality-to-price ratio in Palm Beach County outside of municipal options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest public golf course in Palm Beach / Boca Raton?
Delray Beach Golf Club (Donald Ross 1923 design, $35–55 summer / $60–90 peak) and Boca Raton Municipal Golf Course ($40–65) offer the lowest entry prices in Palm Beach County. Both allow walking. Summer rates (May–October) are 35–45% below peak winter pricing.
What is the Bear Trap at PGA National?
The Bear Trap refers to holes 15, 16, and 17 on PGA National's Champion Course — a famous three-hole stretch that has decided countless Honda Classic outcomes. All three holes play over or alongside water, with narrow target areas and prevailing Florida winds that make them consistently the most difficult finishing holes on the PGA Tour calendar.
When is the best time to play golf in Palm Beach for the lowest prices?
June through September offers 35–50% lower rates at most Palm Beach County courses. PGA National Champion Course drops from $200–350 to $80–150. Osprey Point drops from $85–110 to $40–70. The trade-off is heat (88–95°F) and humidity. Early morning tee times before 8am make summer rounds fully manageable.
Is Palm Beach golf more expensive than Miami?
Yes — Palm Beach County's market ceiling (PGA National at $350 peak) is higher than comparable Miami courses. The mid-tier ($70–120 peak) is broadly similar between the two markets. The key Palm Beach advantage is density: more courses in a smaller geographic area means more choices at every price tier.