Loblolly: A Private, Invitation-Only Golf and Marina Club with Just 275 Members
A Pete and P.B. Dye-designed course and deep-water ocean access marina — membership here isn't an application, it's an introduction.
Loblolly is a private, invitation-only golf and marina club in Hobe Sound, Martin County, with just 275 members, formed from the merger of the Loblolly Bay Yacht Club and Loblolly Pines Golf Club. Membership is admitted through personal introduction rather than open application. The 18-hole golf course was designed by Pete and P.B. Dye and opened in 1988. The deep-water marina on the Intracoastal accommodates yachts up to 100 feet. HOA fees have been reported at $1,763-$3,502/month depending on location, with additional charges for golf membership and equity, as of a May 2024 source. Flexmls shows 3 closed sales in the trailing 12 months, $2,220,000-$4,650,000, median $4,275,000.
Loblolly comes up with buyers who want a genuinely small, exclusive membership combined with deep-water ocean access and a nationally rated Dye-designed course — but the first thing to understand is that membership here is invitation-only, not something you can simply apply to join.
How does membership at Loblolly work?
Loblolly is invitation-only. Members are admitted through personal introduction, described by the club itself as "through friends of friends," rather than through an open application process. This is a material fact to understand before touring a property here.
What does it cost to buy in Loblolly right now?
Over the trailing 12 months, only 3 homes closed, from $2,220,000 to $4,650,000, with a median of $4,275,000. HOA fees have been reported at $1,763-$3,502/month depending on location within the community, as of a May 2024 source, with additional charges for golf course membership and equity on top of that. Confirm all current figures directly with the club.
MLS-verified: 3 closed sales in the trailing 12 months, as of September 2026. With only 3 closings, treat this as directional rather than a comprehensive price range, and confirm current active inventory through MLS before quoting a price to a client.
What amenities does Loblolly offer?
A deep-water, ocean-access marina on the Intracoastal with dockage for yachts up to 100 feet, an 18-hole Pete and P.B. Dye-designed golf course (opened 1988), tennis and pickleball, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a private beach, two heated pools, and a full-service clubhouse with multiple dining options. The club reported undergoing a $43 million renovation as of a recent source.
Selling in Palm Beach or Broward before your move to Hobe Sound?
Many buyers here have a current home to sell first, and we handle both ends of that move as one transaction.
What to verify before buying in Loblolly
Confirm current HOA, golf membership, and equity costs directly with the club, since the figures here come from a May 2024 secondary source and may have changed. Understand the invitation-only membership process before pursuing a property, since home ownership alone does not guarantee club membership.
Interested in Loblolly?
Let's talk through the full membership and pricing picture before you tour.
Call: 561-201-4717
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Brian Wilder
The Wilder Real Estate Group
Palm Beach County Home For Sale
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