Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club

Course Review & Guide

Palm City, St. Lucie County

36 HolesTwo Par-72 CoursesRiver Ridge & Golden MarshSt. Lucie River MarinaPrivate

Who Should Play Here

Best For

Boating & Marina Life★★★★★

Tennis & Pickleball★★★★★

Course Variety★★★★☆

Nature & Scenery★★★★☆

Serious Golfers★★★★☆

Social Club Life★★★★☆

Wellness & Fitness★★★★☆

Value★★☆☆☆

Public Access★☆☆☆☆

Course Overview

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is a private, member-owned equity club community in Palm City, spread across 885 acres along roughly two miles of the St. Lucie River with direct ocean access. It pairs two 18-hole championship courses with a full-service yacht club and marina, and it is divided into 28 villages of custom homes, golf homes, villas, and riverfront condominiums. Golden Marsh, the original course, opened in 1984 as a Joe Lee design and was redesigned by Bobby Weed in 2018; it winds through natural lakes and marshes under palms and oaks, with open fairways that forgive wayward drives but strategic angles around the hazards. River Ridge, designed by father and son Pete and P.B. Dye and opened in 1989, winds through wetlands and carries one of the highest slope ratings in Florida at 147 from the Black tees. Both courses are Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries, alongside a 20-acre nature preserve.

Facilities

Two 18-Hole Championship Courses

Practice Tee & Short Game Area (South Tee Renovation Underway)

Golf Instruction & Leagues

Golf & Lifestyle Shop

98-Slip Marina (Boats 27 to 62 Feet)

Members-Only Water Shuttle to Downtown Stuart

Club-Owned Watersports Equipment

22,000 Sq Ft Lakeside Wellness Center & Spa

Nine Har-Tru Tennis Courts

Eight Pickleball Courts

Resort-Style Pool

Dog Park

Tee Boxes

River Ridge

Pete & P.B. Dye (1989) · Par 72 · Yardages per the club scorecard · Ratings and slopes per the FSGA · Combo tees also rated

Tee	Yards	Men's Rating / Slope	Women's Rating / Slope
Black	6,642	72.9 / 147	78.8 / 149
Blue	6,201	70.7 / 134	76.3 / 143
White	5,587	68.0 / 121	72.9 / 136
Gold	5,012	65.1 / 116	69.8 / 128
Green	4,213	61.8 / 110	65.1 / 111

Golden Marsh

Joe Lee (1984), Bobby Weed redesign (2018) · Par 72 · Yardages per the club scorecard · Ratings and slopes per the FSGA · Combo tees also rated

Tee	Yards	Men's Rating / Slope	Women's Rating / Slope
Black	6,636	72.0 / 135
Blue	6,312	71.1 / 130
White	6,019	69.3 / 124	75.5 / 138
Gold	5,314	65.8 / 117	71.7 / 129
Green	4,493	62.4 / 110	66.5 / 117

Course Layout

Harbour Ridge has not published hole-by-hole course maps for River Ridge or Golden Marsh online. This slot is reserved for the course layouts.

Course layout coming soon.

Scorecard

River Ridge Scorecard

Golden Marsh Scorecard

Harbour Ridge Golden Marsh course scorecard with Black, Blue, White, Gold, and Green yardages, pars, handicaps, and ratings

Fairway Conditions

The two courses play very differently. River Ridge is the stern test, winding through wetlands with a 147 slope from the tips, while Golden Marsh rewards angles and hazard avoidance but gives you wide fairways off the tee. Each offers five sets of tees plus rated combination tees, down to about 4,200 and 4,500 yards. The club is renovating its South Practice Tee and Short Game Area to create a larger, more versatile practice space.

Current Weather

Palm City, FL

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club

Coordinates

27.2320° N, 80.3057° W

Elevation

12 ft

Climate

Humid Subtropical

Avg. High

Seasonal: 75°F-91°F

Palm City has a humid subtropical climate with mild, drier winters and warm, humid summers that support year-round golf. Peak season from November through April brings comfortable mid-70s highs. Summers push into the upper 80s and low 90s with typical afternoon thunderstorms from June through September.

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Alex's Take

From Alex Haigh

“Harbour Ridge combines two of my favorite things: championship golf and direct water access. The marina lifestyle here is hard to beat.”

Membership & Fees

Equity Membership with Home Ownership

Harbour Ridge has 695 properties in 28 villages, and every property owner is a member of the Harbour Ridge Property Owners Association, Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, and their village association. Member greens fees are included in Club dues, and renters (one-month minimum) receive full Club privileges. The figures below come from the 2025-26 dues sheet, effective October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.

Joining Fees (total): $125,000 ($124,000 non-refundable capital contribution + $1,000 refundable equity contribution)
Club & POA Annual Dues & Fees: $39,432 (Club dues $19,741; POA fees $13,591; capital funds $6,100)
Club Cart Fee: $35 per person, per round
Private Cart Annual Trail Fee: $2,050

Planned Projects

Harbour Ridge has approved Clubhouse Renovation and Marina Reconstruction projects, with monthly payments for both scheduled to begin in 2027. Village fees, water and sewer, and sales tax are billed in addition to the figures above.

How to Inquire

Call the club at (772) 336-3000 or use the Membership Inquiry form at harbourridge.com.

Dues and fees are set annually by the Club and POA and are subject to change. Contact the club directly for the current schedule.

Tournaments & Events

Harbour Ridge runs a full calendar of club tournaments and championships, social play, and leagues for all skill levels. On the water, the Yacht Club hosts cruises, fishing contests, formal events, and dockside "docktail" parties.

Dining

Grille Room & Lounge

A casual spot for get-togethers and happy hours, with patio dining and a pizza oven.

Riverview Dining Room & Eagle's Nest Lounge

Elegant river-view venues for grand events, Sunday brunch, and terrace dining.

Dockside Pavilion

An open-air eatery overlooking the waterway, with music, drinks, and club-hosted parties.

Nearby

Downtown Stuart

Members can take the club's water shuttle to historic downtown Stuart, with more than 50 locally owned shops, galleries, and restaurants along the St. Lucie River.

Palm City

Palm City's local restaurants and farm markets are a short drive south.

Parks & the River

Phipps Park offers waterfront camping near the St. Lucie Locks, and Halpatiokee Regional Park has trails and river access on the South Fork of the St. Lucie River.

Beaches & Local Gems

Hutchinson Island's beaches, the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, and the Elliott Museum are a short drive east of downtown Stuart.

Course Location

12600 Harbour Ridge Boulevard, Palm City, FL 34990

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Contact

Thinking About Harbour Ridge?

Harbour Ridge is private, and membership comes with home ownership in the community. Reach the club at (772) 336-3000 or the golf shop at (772) 336-8900. Contact us if you want local context on Palm City golf and homes at Harbour Ridge.