Sports

Whether you have a racquet in your hand, running shoes on your feet, a parachute strapped to your back, or a rolled-up yoga mat under your arm, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to stay active in Vero Beach and the surrounding area. The following pages will help you stay in shape, hone your skills, and learn some new ones — all while making new friends along the way.

Golf

Private Courses

Bent Pine Golf Club

6001 Clubhouse Drive

772-567-6838 bentpinegolf.com

This course, designed by Joe Lee, is located on 220 acres of lush hammock land where Florida pines and scenic lakes are plentiful.

Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club

4985 Club Terrace

772-778-9000 grandharbor.com

Grand Harbor boasts two courses: the challenging Joe Lee-designed River Course and the Pete Dye-designed Harbor Course, which is typical of the classic Scottish links style.

Hawk’s Nest

6005 Old Dixie Hwy.

772-569-9400 themooringsclub.com

This Moorings Yacht & Country Club course was designed by course architect Jim Fazio to suit the tall pine and oak trees abundant on the property. It is certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf.

Indian River Club

800 Carolina Circle SW

772-569-5066 indianriverclub.com

Laid out on gently rolling terrain, this course was designed by Ron Garl, noted for his attention to the environment. In 1995, Indian River Club became one of the first courses in the world to receive the coveted status of Audubon Signature Sanctuary.

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Vero Beach Tennis & Fitness Club

Indian River Club

John’s Island Club

North & South Courses

3 John’s Island Drive

772-231-1700 johnsislandclub.org

John’s Island Club has two 18-hole championship courses on the island. The North Course, designed by Pete Dye, is laid out around old Florida oaks with beautiful views that lead to the Indian River Lagoon. Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye designed the challenging South Course, which underwent impressive enhancements in 2019.

John’s Island Club

West Course

772-231-1700 johnsislandclub.org

The 300-acre West Course is located on the mainland, 6 miles from John’s Island Club. It was designed by Tom Fazio and built on a natural sand ridge that affords dramatic elevation changes. Ranked among the most challenging courses in the country, it is secluded and rich in wildlife and natural beauty.

The Moorings Yacht & Country Club

100 Harbour Drive

772-231-1004 themooringsclub.com

This Pete Dye-designed course is one of only a handful in the world with the entire front nine surrounded by water, complete with 40 species of birds. Majestic oaks dot the back nine. The course is certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf.

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club

1 Beachside Drive

772-388-2350 orchidislandfl.com

Designed by Arnold Palmer, Orchid Island’s course is laid out against a backdrop of old Florida oaks, grasses and tropical landscaping. It is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program course that hosts a variety of wildlife and tests players of all skill levels.

Pointe West Country Club

7500 14th Lane

772-264-4998 pwccvb.com

Pointe West’s course was created in 1999 by golf course architect John Sanford, who saw to it that players of all levels would face a variety of challenges while progressing from tee to tee.

Quail Valley Golf Club

6545 Pinnacle Drive

772-299-0093 quailvalleygolfclub.com

Quail Valley’s 280-acre course was designed by Tom Fazio II and Nick Price. It features impressive elevations and generous waterways to challenge enthusiasts and hobbyists alike.

RedStick Golf Club

8350 58th Ave.

772-388-3873 redstickgolfclub.com

The par-72 RedStick course was designed by Rees Jones. It is a walking course that measures 7,192 yards in total.

Riomar Country Club

2106 Club Drive

772-231-6426 riomarcountryclub.com

Built in 1919, Riomar Country Club is the oldest golf course in Vero Beach. It has seven holes that run along the ocean, more than any other course in Florida. Despite an extensive renovation by Tom Fazio II and Nick Price in 2015, it remains an “Old Florida” style course.

Vero Beach Country Club

800 30th St.

772-567-3320 vbcountryclub.com

Designed in the 1920s, this course has been enhanced since the 1990s to increase shot variety. Players face challenges involving wind, doglegs, strategically placed bunkers, oak and palm trees, lakes and perimeter canals.

Windsor

3125 Windsor Blvd. 772-388-5050 windsorflorida.com

The 18-hole, links-style Windsor golf course was laid out by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in a traditional design. The greens are situated against a rolling panorama of Florida native trees that border the softly rolling fairways.

Public Courses

American Golf Club

100 Woodland Drive

772-569-5554

This Arthur Hills course was built in 1976. It includes 27 holes, driving range, pro shop, golf instruction, and full restaurant and bar.

Sandridge Golf Club

5300 73rd St.

772-770-5000 sandridgegc.com

Sandridge Golf Club, owned and operated by Indian River County, includes two 18-hole championship layouts designed by Ron Garl. The Dunes Course, which opened in 1987, winds around an old ridge that runs up the east coast of Florida. The Lakes Course, which opened in 1992, features one of the toughest holes around, the par-4 14th. Players visit from around the world to take a shot at its challenging island green.

Sebastian Municipal Golf Course

100 Brush Foot Drive, Sebastian 772-589-6801 cityofsebastian.org

The 18-hole Sebastian course features 6,717 yards of golf for a par of 72. Designed by Charles Ankrom, it opened in 1981. A surprising feature of the course appears on the back nine, where golfers will sometimes have an audience of skydivers from Skydive Sebastian floating down with their colorful parachutes.

Vista Plantation Golf Club

48 Plantation Drive

772-569-2223 myvistagolf.com

Vista Plantation Golf Club is an 18-hole, semiprivate, par-62 course. Designed by Arthur Hills, the PGA- and USGA-affiliated course is challenging for every level of golfer from the most avid to the beginner. Seventeen of the 18 holes touch water on this course, which also features exceptionally fast greens.

Golf Training & Entertainment

BigShots Golf

3456 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-979-GOLF (4653) verobigshots.com

This 10-acre, state-of-the-art golf recreation and entertainment facility has BigShots gaming software powered by radar ball-tracking technology. The two-story venue includes a restaurant, sports bar, private event space, and 30 climate-controlled tee boxes.