Turtle Creek Club carries one of the more distinguished reputations in South Florida golf. Designed by Fazio — the work of George Fazio, with his nephew Tom Fazio later involved in refinements — the course opened in the early 1970s and has long been regarded as one of the finest private clubs in the state. It consistently draws favorable mention in national rankings, prized by members and serious golfers who seek out courses with genuine architectural integrity rather than resort flash.
The layout winds through a mature, tree-lined setting along the Loxahatchee River in Tequesta, a small, affluent community at the northern tip of Palm Beach County. Unlike much of coastal South Florida, the property has a quiet, almost inland character — towering oaks and established vegetation giving it a sense of age and enclosure rare for the region. Water comes into play throughout, demanding both patience and precision.
This is an unassuming club that earns its standing the quiet way: through consistent conditioning, a thoughtful membership culture, and a course that rewards strategic play over raw power.
