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Ibis Golf &Country Club Tried and true, this Palm Beach enclave with three Nicklaus courses offers the best of both worlds— city sophistication and convenience in a lush oasis of unexpected tranquility

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lorida is treasured for its wildlife and

has a flavor unlike any other luxurious residential

nowhere is it more abundant, or

community in this desirable region of Florida.

more revered, than within Ibis Golf

Golf also defines the Ibis experience. This is the

& Country Club on the western out-

only club in the world with three Nicklaus family

skirts of West Palm Beach.

courses (Jack, Jack II, and Steve) and each of them is

Just a few miles west of I-95 and minutes from the

elegance and diversions of the Palm Beaches, this private golf community bordered by the 12,000-acre Grassy Waters Nature Preserve feels like an oasis of natural beauty. From the moment you enter royal palm-lined Ibis Boulevard, you feel a world apart.

The landscaping is lush, scenic lakes accent the grounds, and birds—spoonbills, blue heron, sandhill cranes, and ibis—are always in view. Nature permeates

everything. The streets are lined with trails for walking, jogging, and biking in the midst of the beauty. Ibis

unique. Jack’s Signature Legend course features an

ABOVE: The sprawling clubhouse can accommodate a variety of social events.

BELOW: The club takes its name from the graceful white bird that populates the 1,900-acre community.

RIGHT: For bird lovers, Ibis is filled with many species, including sandhill cranes.

BELOW: There are 1,808 residences at Ibis, including this one with a beautiful infinity pool overlooking a lake.

practice range is generous, too, with five target greens, complimentary range balls, and a short-game element in each corner. It is no stretch to have 80 members hitting balls at one time.

Heading up an instructional staff of 11 is Martin Hall, host of Golf Channel’s popular program, School of Golf. One the country’s premier instructors, Hall is a veteran of the European Tour and has taught players on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, and LPGA Tour, including Morgan Pressel. abundance of mounding. Jack II’s Heritage gives you

many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life

water carries. And Steve’s Tradition is more links

(what they refer to as The Ibis Experience) that makes

style, with undulating greens that place a premium on

this multi-generational membership well satisfied.

your short game. Play all 54 holes and you’ll never see

enjoy as possible. That is important, as this is a year-

re-grassed, new members will reap the benefits of a

round south Florida community (more than half the

completely up-to-date experience.

members consider this their permanent home) that is engaged and very active every season. Facilities are

Nicklaus stamp, outstanding layouts, and meticulous

open all year and there is always a lot going on,

grooming, is that the finishing holes of each course

including tennis (14 Har-Tru, HydroGrid-lighted

comprise arguably the three hardest finishing holes

courts plus a bustling program), fitness, yoga, water

in Palm Beach County, which sits just fine with a

aerobics, card games, kids’ camps, and popular member

membership that loves to play golf. And play golf

events held at the Mediterranean-style clubhouse.

they do! The Club boasts numerous member events

Cultural opportunities abound thanks to the tireless

and playing opportunities for all skill levels, and

efforts of the Ibis Cultural Association. Members can

remarkably, close to 80 percent of spouses play.

participate in acting and writing workshops, take lan-

Monthly complimentary clinics keep the active

guage and art classes, perform in musical presenta-

membership engaged.

tions, showcase their photography, and sharpen their

There is plenty of room for everyone. Five of the nines begin at the clubhouse, allowing for comfortably spaced starting times. The double-ended, 20-acre

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Great pride is taken to create as many activities to

the same hole twice. With two courses just recently

What all the courses have in common, beyond the

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While the superb quality of the golf initially draws

the benefit of generous fairways, but requires more

cooking skills. The roster of events is diverse and full.

With more than 1,800 homesites featuring lake, golf, or preserve views in a collection of 33 beautiful

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Sand and water lurk everywhere on Legend’s 576-yard 8th.

BELOW: The Patio Cafe is located by the heated, 25-meter pool.

BOTTOM: The Ibis dog park is a popular amenity among the members.

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neighborhoods, there is plenty of choice when it comes to finding the home that

8225 Ibis Boulevard West Palm Beach, Fla. 33412 561.625.8500 IbisGolf.com

suits you best. Ibis offers everything from condos, villas, single-family homes, and large estate homes, priced from the

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$200,000s into the millions.

PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,187 YEAR FOUNDED: 1991 ARCHITECT: Jack Nicklaus

Their final neighborhood, with new construction opportunities, is well underway. Located at the southern end of this

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nearly 2,000-acre community, The Woodlands is a very private, tranquil enclave almost completely surrounded by the

PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,062 YEAR FOUNDED: 1991 ARCHITECT: Jack Nicklaus II

Grassy Waters Nature Preserve.

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Ibis is an equity club owned by the members, who are justifiably proud of their spectacular amenities, unsurpassed lifestyle, and well-earned reputation. The

PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,130 YEAR FOUNDED: 2001 ARCHITECT: Steve Nicklaus

much-awarded club was honored with BoardRoom magazine’s Emerald Club distinction and was recently named the Sunshine state’s 2012 Community of the Year by the Florida Communities of Excellence Awards.

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The Legend’s 159-yard 13th features an enticing island green.

IBIS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 8225 Ibis Boulevard West Palm Beach, Fla. 33412 561.625.8500 IbisGolf.com