Full Member (Family)
Unlimited golf including green and cart fees, 10% off the restaurant, pro shop and spa (not on already discounted items), and 14-day advance tee times.
- Price
- $13,000
Martin Downs Country Club
Course Review & Guide
Palm City, Martin County
18 HolesPar 726,788 YardsCharles AnkromOsprey Creek CoursePublic
Who Should Play Here
Best For
Public Access★★★★★
Serious Golfers★★★★☆
Leagues & Locals★★★★☆
Events & Weddings★★★★☆
Value★★★☆☆
Dining★★★☆☆
Beginners★★☆☆☆
Walking Golfers★☆☆☆☆
Course Overview
Martin Downs Country Club is a public golf club at 3801 SW Greenwood Way in Palm City, close to I-95. Its 18-hole Osprey Creek course, formerly known as the Tower course, was designed by Treasure Coast architect Charles Ankrom; the club gives 1979 as its official opening, while some directories list 1981. Martin Downs once had a second course, Crane Creek, which closed in 2016 and is now the site of the private Banyan Creek Golf Club. The club bills itself as a former PGA Tour and U.S. Tour qualifying site, and the course plays through the Martin Downs neighborhoods with eight lakes, plenty of bunkers and some elevation change for Florida. Stanley Campbell bought the club at auction in April 2021, making Martin Downs one of the few Black-owned golf courses in Florida, and the clubhouse includes a spa, Chippers restaurant and event space. The par 72 plays 6,788 yards from the Gold tees (73.5 / 132) across five sets of tees, down to 4,380 yards from the Silver tees.
Facilities
Putting Green
Chipping Green
Golf Carts (Included)
Rental Clubs
Pro Shop
Chippers Restaurant
Bistro On The Green
Spa
Wedding & Event Space
Women's Golf Association
Tee Boxes
Osprey Creek Course
Par 72 (36 out, 36 in) · Yardages from the course scorecard (GolfPass) · Ratings and slopes per the FSGA (USGA) listing
| Tee | Yards | Men's Rating / Slope | Women's Rating / Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,788 | 73.5 / 132 | |
| Blue | 6,326 | 71.5 / 126 | |
| White | 5,930 | 69.7 / 123 | |
| Green | 5,226 | 66.4 / 117 | 70.9 / 127 |
| Silver | 4,380 | 62.7 / 109 | 66.2 / 117 |
Course Layout
Course layout coming soon.
Scorecard
Scorecard slot reserved. Candice will provide the image(s).
Fairway Conditions
Osprey Creek has Bermuda greens, and the club describes a traditional Florida layout of lakes, bunkers and hills. GolfPass reviewers rate the layout well (4.1 out of 5) but conditions lower (2.8), and bunkers, water hazards and undulating greens are the challenges they mention most. After buying the club in 2021, Stanley Campbell rehired a former greenskeeper and the superintendent put in a maintenance plan that doubled the course's water supply. Walking is not allowed because of the distance between holes, so cart fees are built into every round.
Current Weather
Palm City, FL
Martin Downs Country Club
Coordinates
27.1742° N, 80.3048° W
Elevation
24 ft
Climate
Humid Subtropical
Avg. High
Seasonal: 75°F-91°F
Palm City has a humid subtropical climate with mild, drier winters and hot, humid summers, so golf is played year-round. Peak season from November through April brings comfortable mid-70s highs. Summers reach the upper 80s and low 90s with afternoon thunderstorms common from June through September. Martin Downs sits inland near I-95, away from the ocean breeze, so summer afternoons can feel hotter than on the barrier island courses.
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Alex's Take
From Alex Haigh
“At Osprey Creek the routing feels natural, and Ankrom's shaping gives the fairways this rolling quality that you don't always get in Florida.”
Green Fees & Rates
Public tee times, booked online.
Martin Downs sells daily tee times through its online booking page, and rates change by day and time. Cart fees are included in the price, and walking is not permitted. Single players can book and may be paired. Premier rental sets are $25, and a non-playing guest can ride along for a $10 cart fee. A credit card holds the reservation, with payment taken at check-in.
Membership prices are as listed on the Martin Downs website when checked in October 2026; the club does not state a season for them. Daily rates change with demand. Information is believed accurate at the time of publication; contact the club directly for current details.
Membership & Fees
Full Member (Single)
Unlimited golf including green and cart fees, 10% off the restaurant, pro shop and spa, and 14-day advance tee times.
- Price
- $9,000
Executive Member
For members age 50 or younger. Unlimited golf including green and cart fees, 10% off the restaurant, pro shop and spa, and 14-day advance tee times.
- Price
- $7,000
Seasonal Member
Five-month seasonal membership with 10% off pro shop merchandise and full access to the clubhouse, meeting, conference and card rooms.
- Price
- $7,000
Corporate Member
Up to six players, with unlimited golf including green and cart fees, 10% off the restaurant, pro shop and spa, and 14-day advance tee times.
- Price
- $38,000
Social Member
Limited golf privileges, 10% off the restaurant, pro shop and spa, and full access to the clubhouse, meeting, conference and card rooms.
- Price
- $3,500
How to Apply
Membership applications are on the club website, or call (772) 286-6818 or email info@martindownsgolfclub.com.
Membership prices are as listed on the Martin Downs website when checked in October 2026; the club does not state a season for them. Daily rates change with demand. Information is believed accurate at the time of publication; contact the club directly for current details.
Tournaments & Events
Martin Downs hosts golf outings, charity tournaments and corporate events, and groups of 16 or more can book through the club's group sales director. The club calendar has included the Fore Sistas women's tournament and the Go Fore It Foundation golf weekend, and the Martin Downs Women's Golf Association meets every Thursday.
Dining
Chippers
The clubhouse restaurant, with lakefront patio views, serves lunch daily from 11 am, happy hour from 3 to 6 pm on weekdays, and dinner. Reservations at (772) 286-6818 ext. 3, and online ordering is available.
Bistro On The Green
Open 8 am to 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurant and golf shop are open to the public year-round.
Weddings & Events
Event spaces for weddings, anniversaries, showers, corporate events and holiday gatherings, with custom menus from the executive chef and the club's event coordinators.
Fitness & Wellness
Spa at Martin Downs
Skin care treatments using the Dermalogica system, open Thursday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and by appointment Sunday through Wednesday. Spa parties can be booked through the club.
Nearby
Parks & Nature
Halpatiokee Regional Park, the largest park in Martin County, has hiking and mountain bike trails, disc golf and paddling on the St. Lucie River, and Phipps Park offers waterfront camping on the Okeechobee Waterway.
Palm City
Palm City Farms Produce & Market is an old-time country store focused on locally grown produce, and the Palm City community guide covers the area's riverside parks, dining and shopping.
Downtown Stuart & Beaches
Downtown Stuart has riverfront restaurants and the historic Lyric Theatre, and Stuart Beach on Hutchinson Island is the nearest Atlantic beach.
Course Location
3801 SW Greenwood Way, Palm City, FL 34990
Contact
Thinking About Martin Downs?
Tee times and memberships go through the club at (772) 286-6818 or martindownsgolfclub.com. Contact us if you want local context on Palm City golf and homes near Martin Downs.