Old Palm Golf Club Palm Beach Gardens — Is It Worth It?

If you’re looking at Old Palm Golf Club, you’re already in the top tier of Palm Beach County real estate. The question isn’t whether it’s a luxury community — it is.

The real question is whether it makes sense for how you actually live.

You can also read the companion blog post here: Old Palm Golf Club Palm Beach Gardens Blog.

You can also watch the short version here: Old Palm Golf Club Short Video.

The First Thing You Need to Understand

Old Palm is not just a real estate purchase — it’s a membership-based community.

  • $175,000 equity membership (80% refundable)
  • $22,000 per year in dues
  • Membership is required

This is where most buyers get it wrong. They evaluate the home price but ignore the membership structure.

When you look at a $5.8 million home, your real cost includes the membership and ongoing dues.

What You’re Actually Buying

Old Palm is built around a private club experience:

  • 294 homes across 650 acres
  • Raymond Floyd–designed championship course
  • 33-acre practice facility with teaching professionals
  • 43,000 sq ft clubhouse (renovated in 2024)

The 2024 renovation added a casual dining bistro, outdoor pool bar, and recovery-focused amenities like sauna and cold plunge.

The Four Neighborhoods Explained

  • Golf Estates: Entry level, ¼ acre, 3,400–5,000 sq ft
  • Isle Estates: ⅓ acre, West Indies architecture
  • Grand Estates: ½ acre, more privacy
  • Custom Estates: 1+ acre enclave, fully custom homes

How It Compares to Other Communities

Buyers usually compare Old Palm to Mirasol, BallenIsles, and Admirals Cove.

Here’s the difference:

  • Old Palm is smaller and more controlled
  • Every resident is a member
  • More private, less transient traffic

Who This Works For

This community works for buyers who want a true private club lifestyle.

If you’re going to use the golf, dining, and amenities regularly, the numbers make sense.

If you’re not — you’re paying for something you won’t use.

The CDD Factor

Old Palm is a Community Development District (CDD), which adds an annual fee to your property taxes.

We verify that number before you go under contract so there are no surprises.

The Bottom Line

Old Palm is not about having access to a club — it’s about being part of one.

That’s the difference.

Next Step

👉 Read the blog post
👉 Watch the full YouTube video
👉 Watch the YouTube short
📞 Call Brian Wilder: 561-201-4717