Old Palm Golf Club is one of Palm Beach Gardens' premier private golf communities, but what makes it distinctive is not simply the homes or the golf course.

It is the combination of serious golf, beautiful estate homes and a club atmosphere that feels luxurious without feeling overly formal.

Old Palm is very much a golf club first. Unlike many country club communities in Palm Beach County, there are no tennis courts competing for attention. The lifestyle revolves heavily around golf, dining, wellness and spending time at the club.

For buyers considering Old Palm Golf Club real estate, that distinction matters.

If golf is a major part of how you plan to spend your time in South Florida, Old Palm belongs near the top of the list.

What Is Old Palm Golf Club?

Old Palm Golf Club is a private residential golf community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, located just south of Jupiter.

The community is centered around a Raymond Floyd-designed championship golf course and includes custom homes ranging from more manageable golf estates to substantial luxury properties.

Old Palm is often compared with communities such as:

• The Loxahatchee Club
• The Bear's Club
• Admirals Cove
• Mirasol
• Panther National

But it has a very different personality from many of them.

Old Palm combines high-end homes and first-class amenities with an atmosphere that can feel surprisingly relaxed once you are inside the club.

Think understated luxury rather than formality for the sake of formality.

You can have an elegant dinner at the clubhouse one evening and spend another afternoon in golf clothes having lunch or drinks by the pool.

That balance is one of Old Palm's strengths.

Old Palm Is a Golf-Focused Club

If there is one thing buyers should understand before looking at homes in Old Palm, it is this:

Golf is the centerpiece of the community.

The 18-hole championship course was designed by Raymond Floyd, who has long been closely associated with the club.

Old Palm has also invested heavily in practice and training facilities, which helps distinguish it from communities where golf is only one amenity among many.

For a serious golfer, this can be a major attraction.

The club experience is built around:

• Championship golf
• Practice and instruction
• A strong golf culture
• Member tournaments and events
• Dining before and after a round
• A social environment built heavily around the game

Old Palm is currently expanding that golf experience even further with a new walkable nine-hole par-3 short course planned as part of its range improvements.

For buyers who enjoy practicing nearly as much as playing, this type of golf infrastructure can matter as much as the championship course itself.

One Important Difference: Old Palm Does Not Have Tennis

This is worth pointing out because buyers frequently compare Old Palm with other Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter country clubs.

Old Palm does not have tennis courts.

That is not necessarily a negative—it is part of what makes Old Palm different.

Many private clubs try to offer golf, tennis, pickleball and a long list of recreational amenities. Old Palm has historically been much more concentrated on delivering an exceptional golf experience, supplemented by fitness, spa, aquatics, dining and social activities.

For an avid golfer who has little interest in racquet sports, that focus can actually be very appealing.

For someone whose ideal club lifestyle revolves equally around golf and tennis, another community may be a better fit.

That is why the lifestyle comparison matters just as much as comparing homes.

A Luxury Club That Still Feels Relaxed

Old Palm is unquestionably luxurious, but I would not describe the everyday atmosphere as overly formal or pretentious.

The club has elegant spaces, beautiful architecture and a high level of service, but there is also a comfortable, laid-back side to it.

That comes through in places such as The Bistro & Bar 19, which serves as a more casual indoor-outdoor gathering place overlooking the golf course and pool.

Members can have breakfast or lunch, meet friends for drinks, listen to live music or sit outside around sunset.

Then there are more traditional clubhouse spaces for fine dining, special dinners and events.

That variety is important.

Luxury buyers do not always want to feel as though they need to "dress for the club" every time they leave their house.

Old Palm manages to offer a very polished club environment while still creating places that feel comfortable enough to use regularly.

For many residents, that makes the club feel more like an extension of home rather than somewhere reserved for special occasions.

The Old Palm Lifestyle Center

The addition of Old Palm's new Lifestyle Center significantly expanded what the community offers beyond golf.

The Lifestyle Center was recognized as Golf Inc.'s 2025 Amenity of the Year and brings fitness, wellness, swimming and spa services together in one area.

This is an important addition because it gives non-golfers—and golfers on their days off—much more to do without changing Old Palm's fundamental identity as a golf-focused community.

Fitness Center

The fitness center includes modern cardio and strength-training equipment along with free weights and dedicated exercise spaces.

There is also a Pilates studio.

For residents who make fitness part of their daily routine, the Lifestyle Center creates a much more complete wellness experience than Old Palm offered historically.

Spa & Salon

The Old Palm Spa & Salon is another amenity buyers should know about.

The spa offers treatments and skincare services along with:

• Steam
• Sauna
• Cold plunge
• Salon services
• Relaxation and wellness areas

This adds another layer to the community.

You can play golf in the morning, work out, use the spa and have lunch without leaving the neighborhood.

For full-time residents in particular, that convenience can become an important part of everyday life.

Old Palm Has Two Different Pool Experiences

The pools are another feature that deserved more attention than they received in older descriptions of the community.

Bistro Pool & Whirlpool

Near Bistro & Bar 19 is the more social, resort-style pool area.

There are lounge chairs, a whirlpool and food and beverage service close by.

This is the pool you are more likely to think of for relaxing, meeting other members or spending time with visiting family.

The proximity to the Bistro gives the area a casual club atmosphere rather than feeling like a fitness facility.

Adult Lap Pool

At the Lifestyle Center there is also a temperature-controlled adult lap pool with dedicated lap lanes.

The pool is used for swimming and group aqua fitness.

Separating the fitness-oriented pool from the more relaxed family pool creates two very different experiences depending on what you want to do that day.

Dining at Old Palm

Dining is an important part of club life because residents tend to actually use the club regularly.

Old Palm offers both elegant and casual dining options.

The renovated clubhouse includes formal dining spaces, a Grille Room, lounge areas and outdoor terrace dining overlooking the golf course.

For something much more casual, there is The Bistro & Bar 19.

That mix fits Old Palm's overall personality particularly well.

You can have:

• A special dinner
• Casual lunch after golf
• Cocktails at the bar
• Poolside food
• Outdoor dining
• A relaxed meal with family or friends

The club does luxury very well, but it is not trying to make every meal a formal occasion.

Guest Casitas

Old Palm also has private Casitas that can accommodate members' guests.

That can be particularly valuable for homeowners who have frequent visitors but do not want to design their home around several rarely used guest bedrooms.

Guests staying in the Casitas can enjoy access to club amenities, including dining, the pools, fitness facilities and spa.

For seasonal residents whose friends and family regularly visit Florida, this can be a surprisingly useful amenity.

Additional Recreation and Club Amenities

Although Old Palm is heavily centered around golf, the club also offers additional recreational spaces beyond the course.

The Lifestyle Center includes a playground and playroom, while the resort-style pool near Bistro & Bar 19 provides another setting for relaxing and enjoying the club.

These amenities complement Old Palm's fitness, spa, dining and golf facilities without changing the community's distinctly golf-focused identity.

What Types of Homes Are in Old Palm?

Old Palm is not one uniform neighborhood.

The community includes four residential areas with very different homes and lot sizes.

Golf Estates

Golf Estates generally offer a more manageable way to own a home in Old Palm while still enjoying the club lifestyle.

These properties may appeal to seasonal residents or buyers who do not need a large estate.

Depending on the location, homes can offer golf, water or landscaped views.

Isle Estates

Isle Estates represents a newer section of Old Palm and gives buyers another option when looking for more recent construction and architecture.

For buyers who want a newer home rather than renovating one of the community's earlier residences, Isle Estates is worth exploring.

Grand Estates

Grand Estates generally provide larger homes and more expansive homesites.

These properties appeal to buyers looking for more privacy, larger outdoor living areas and a traditional luxury-estate feel.

Custom Estates

The Custom Estate section includes some of Old Palm's most substantial residences.

These properties can vary significantly in architecture, size, finish level, views and lot characteristics.

For buyers searching for a true estate property in a private golf community, this is often the section that receives the most attention.

Why the Different Sections Matter

A community-wide average price does not tell you very much about Old Palm.

A renovated Golf Estate and a large Custom Estate are completely different products even though both have an Old Palm address.

When evaluating Old Palm homes, I look closely at:

• Residential section
• Homesite size
• Golf or water views
• Privacy
• Orientation
• Age of the home
• Renovation level
• Architecture
• Pool and outdoor living
• Proximity to club amenities
• Recent sales within the appropriate section

These details can create meaningful differences in value.

Old Palm's Palm Beach Gardens Location

Old Palm is conveniently located in Palm Beach Gardens with relatively easy access to both Jupiter and West Palm Beach.

Residents are close to:

• PGA Boulevard
• The Gardens Mall
• Restaurants and shopping
• I-95
• Florida's Turnpike
• Palm Beach International Airport
• Juno Beach
• Jupiter

For buyers who travel frequently, access to Palm Beach International Airport can be especially convenient.

At the same time, Jupiter's beaches, waterfront restaurants and boating lifestyle are not far away.

Old Palm vs. The Loxahatchee Club

Old Palm and The Loxahatchee Club are often compared because both attract serious golfers looking in the Northern Palm Beaches.

But they do not feel the same.

Old Palm generally offers:

• A larger estate-home experience
• A Palm Beach Gardens location
• Extensive golf practice facilities
• A very golf-focused culture
• Significant new wellness amenities
• A larger-scale luxury environment

The Loxahatchee Club offers:

• A Jupiter location
• A smaller residential community
• Mature landscaping
• A more intimate neighborhood scale
• A traditional private-club atmosphere

Neither is automatically better.

It depends on the lifestyle you want.

Read my full comparison here:

Loxahatchee Club vs. Old Palm: Which Luxury Golf Community Is Right for You?

What Should Buyers Know About Membership?

Club membership is an important part of evaluating Old Palm.

Membership structures, initiation requirements, dues, availability and approval procedures can change.

Before purchasing a home based on an expected membership arrangement, buyers should confirm current details directly with the club.

Questions worth asking include:

• What membership categories are currently available?
• Is membership required with homeownership?
• What are the current initiation requirements?
• What are the annual dues?
• Is there currently a waitlist?
• Are sponsors required?
• What happens to membership when a home is sold?
• Are there any additional assessments or capital contributions?

For a broader look at private golf communities, read:

Jupiter's Most Exclusive Golf Clubs

Who Is Old Palm Best For?

Old Palm is particularly well suited to a buyer who:

• Is an avid golfer
• Wants golf to be a major part of daily life
• Appreciates excellent practice facilities
• Prefers luxury without an overly formal atmosphere
• Wants a private gated community
• Enjoys fitness, spa and wellness amenities
• Likes having both casual and fine dining inside the community
• Wants Palm Beach Gardens rather than Jupiter
• Has little need for tennis or racquet amenities

That last point is worth considering.

Old Palm is not trying to be every type of country club.

Its identity is clearer than that.

This is a serious golf club with a beautiful residential community built around it.

Who Might Prefer Another Community?

Old Palm may not be the best match if your ideal club lifestyle revolves heavily around tennis, pickleball or a large racquet program.

It may also not be the first choice for someone who wants to live directly in Jupiter or who prefers a smaller, more intimate residential community.

That buyer might instead compare Old Palm with The Loxahatchee Club, Admirals Cove, The Bear's Club, Mirasol or other private communities.

Some buyers also decide they would rather live on the water and join a golf club separately.

If that sounds appealing, read:

5 Jupiter Golf Clubs You Can Join Without Buying a Home

Buying a Home in Old Palm

When buying in Old Palm, compare more than the listings currently available.

Look carefully at recent sales within the appropriate residential section and consider how each property's lot, view, condition and renovation level affect value.

A home that appears expensive based purely on price per square foot may have a substantially better homesite, view or renovation than the less expensive sale down the street.

Likewise, two homes with similar square footage may appeal to completely different buyers.

That is particularly true in Old Palm's Custom Estate section.

The best way to evaluate a property is to look at both the real estate and the lifestyle it provides.

Selling a Home in Old Palm

Old Palm sellers face an equally important comparison.

Your buyer may be looking at other homes inside Old Palm, but they may also be considering:

• The Loxahatchee Club
• The Bear's Club
• Admirals Cove
• Mirasol
• Panther National
• Other luxury homes throughout Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens

That means simply marketing the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and square feet does not fully tell the story.

The marketing should help a buyer understand:

• The location within Old Palm
• The residential section
• The homesite
• Golf or water views
• Privacy
• Renovations
• Outdoor living
• Architecture
• Proximity to the club
• Why this particular property stands out from competing luxury homes

Buyers at this level have options.

The goal is to make it clear why your home deserves their attention.

Frequently Asked Questions About Old Palm Golf Club

Where is Old Palm Golf Club?

Old Palm Golf Club is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, just south of Jupiter.

Who designed the Old Palm golf course?

The championship golf course was designed by Raymond Floyd.

Is Old Palm a golf-focused community?

Yes. Golf is at the center of the Old Palm lifestyle. The community offers extensive practice and golf facilities along with dining, fitness, spa and pool amenities.

Does Old Palm have tennis courts?

No. Old Palm does not have tennis courts and is much more heavily focused on golf than racquet sports.

Does Old Palm have a spa?

Yes. The Lifestyle Center includes the Old Palm Spa & Salon with spa treatments and wellness amenities including steam, sauna and cold plunge.

Does Old Palm have a pool?

Yes. Old Palm has a family resort-style pool and whirlpool near The Bistro & Bar 19 as well as a separate temperature-controlled adult lap pool at the Lifestyle Center.

Does Old Palm have a fitness center?

Yes. The Lifestyle Center includes cardio and strength equipment, free weights, a Pilates studio and additional fitness programming.

What types of homes are in Old Palm?

Old Palm includes Golf Estates, Isle Estates, Grand Estates and Custom Estates. The sections vary considerably in home size, architecture, homesite size and overall residential experience.

Is Old Palm in Jupiter?

No. Old Palm is located in Palm Beach Gardens, although Jupiter is nearby.

Is Old Palm a formal club?

Old Palm is luxurious and provides a high level of service, but the everyday atmosphere can feel more relaxed than buyers sometimes expect. Members have access to both elegant dining and casual spaces such as The Bistro & Bar 19 and the pool.

Is Old Palm better than The Loxahatchee Club?

Neither is universally better. Old Palm tends to appeal to buyers who want a larger estate environment, extensive golf facilities and Palm Beach Gardens, while The Loxahatchee Club offers a smaller community in Jupiter.

Can you help me compare homes in Old Palm?

Yes. I can help buyers compare Old Palm's different residential sections, current properties and relevant recent sales, as well as evaluate Old Palm against other private golf communities in Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens.

Related Reading

Loxahatchee Club vs. Old Palm: Which Luxury Golf Community Is Right for You?

Jupiter's Most Exclusive Golf Clubs

5 Jupiter Golf Clubs You Can Join Without Buying a Home

Waterfront vs. Golf Community: Which Lifestyle Is Right for You?

Considering Buying or Selling in Old Palm?

Old Palm is one of those communities that is much easier to understand once you experience it in person.

The homes are important, but so are the golf culture, club atmosphere, residential section, amenities and location within the community.

If you are considering buying in Old Palm, I can help you compare available homes, recent sales and other private golf communities throughout Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens.

If you already own a home in Old Palm and are considering selling—or simply want to understand how your property compares in today's market—I would be happy to help.

Call or text Kristin Wallace at 781-771-5400 or email Kristin to start the conversation.