THE CLUB AT IBIS
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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 Florida is treasured for its wildlife and nowhere is it more abundant, or more revered, than within the gates of The Club at Ibis on the western outskirts of West Palm Beach. 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. The streets are lined with trails for walking, jogging, and biking in the midst of the beauty. Ibis has a flavor unlike any other luxurious residential community in this desirable region of Florida. Golf certainly defines the Ibis experience. This is the only club in the world with three Nicklaus family courses ( Jack, Jack II, and Steve) and each of them are unique. Jack’s Signature Legend Course features an abundance of mounding. Jack II’s Heritage gives you the benefit of generous fairways, but requires more water carries. And Steve’s Tradition is more links style, with undulating greens that place a premium on your short game. Play all 54 holes and you’ll never see the same hole twice. What all the courses have in common, beyond the Nicklaus stamp, outstanding layouts, and meticulous grooming, is that the finishing holes of each course comprise arguably the three hardest finishing holes in Palm Beach County, which sits just fine with a membership that loves to play golf. The Club boasts numerous member
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