Wellington Equestrian Realty is fortunate to have a new in-house golf enthusiast! This past year we welcomed Lindsey Johnston to our staff as Craig Martin’s administrative assistant. Lindsey has lived in the Palm Beach region for over 2 decades and is a great resource for finding the fun in the Wellington region – she is also an avid golfer!
Sandhill Crane is on North Lake Boulevard, northeast of Wellington in Palm Beach Gardens. It has a great clubhouse that was just recently renovated, an aqua driving range and a expansive training center.
“Sandhill Crane Golf Club is one of the only golf courses in Florida that winds through natural preserved and wetlands areas. It plays to 6,500 yards through southern pines, palm trees and marsh land, while making defined elevation changes – creating breathtaking views. It’s quality golf, while still being affordable!
“This par 72 course was recently redesigned and renovated by golf architect firm Dusenberry Design in the summer and fall of 2013. With a new irrigation system, Celebration Bermuda fairways and tifeagle greens, the course will become a golf destination for residents and visitors alike.”
Rates range from $25 – $62 per 18 hole round during off rate to prime hours on the weekends. There’s also fantastic rates for juniors and seasonal pass holders – making this course affordable to all. There are two certified PGA pros on staff as well.
Okeeheelee is just west of Wellington on Forest Hill Boulevard in West Palm Beach, and it’s part of a larger public golf course network managed by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation. It has 3, 9-hole courses so your rounds there can be changed up with each visit! They have 9 male and female instructors on staff, some of which are bilingual, and they offer discounts to juniors. It is home to the Junior Golf Foundation of America and offers custom golf fittings. They have a large practice facility with a driving range, 30,000 square foot putting green, a pitching green and green side practice bunkers.
“Abacoa Golf Club is one of the finest public golf courses in South Florida. It was the last course designed by renowned course architect Joe Lee before his death. In typical Joe Lee style, Abacoa’s lakes and bunkers meet its sloping fairways with little obstruction, and you’ll find scenic views with 14 of its 18 holes surrounded by water. All of these features make the tees, greens, and fairways a pure pleasure to play.
“This course is challenging but fair to golfers of all skill and experience levels, and unlike many Florida courses, Abacoa has real elevation changes. The greens are TifEagle grass, and the putting surfaces are of some of the highest quality in Florida. Treat yourself to a round at Abacoa!”
The course also offers similar amenities to the other courses with a fantastic practice facility & learning center, daily golf clinics, a full service clubhouse & pro shop, on-site dining and a popular wedding banquet facility. Their rates range from $35 – $130 depending upon the time of day and season.
“Prepare yourself for an unparalleled golfing experience. Our course is a pleasure for golfers of any skill level to play. The Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course will challenge you while providing a relaxing, picturesque backdrop. Test your accuracy with our greens, water hazards and sand bunkers; we have everything you need to challenge you and improve your game. All in all, our goal is to provide you with an exceptional experience.
“The Palm Beach Par 3 was redesigned by Hall of Fame golfer Raymond Floyd in 2009. It sits on 39 beautiful acres, both on the ocean and on the intracoastal. Ranked in the top 50 Most Fun golf courses in the United States by Golf Digest Magazine in 2013.The Palm Beach Par 3 is a full service golf course, with 18 beautiful holes, from 81 to 211 yards, A full length driving range, putting green and practice bunker.”