Private

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club

Vero Beach, Indian River County

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18 Holes

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Par 72

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6,815 Yards

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Rating 72.9

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Slope 133

Course Overview

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club features an Arnold Palmer-designed championship course playing 6,815 yards with a rating of 72.9 and slope of 133. The Palmer design brings his trademark risk-reward strategy to a beautiful barrier island setting between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. The club combines championship golf with a beach club, spa, and luxury estate amenities — the full island lifestyle.

Fairway Conditions

Immaculate Palmer-designed layout with well-maintained Bermuda fairways and strategic bunkering. The barrier island setting provides natural drainage and cooling ocean breezes. Conditioning is first-rate — this is a club that takes its golf seriously, and it shows in every detail.

Why I Love This Course

â Alex Haigh

"Orchid Island is the course I point to when someone asks me what the Treasure Coast lifestyle is all about. Arnold Palmer designed this to be both challenging and beautiful — and it delivers on both counts. You're playing golf on a barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic, and every hole feels like a postcard. But it's not just a pretty course; the Palmer risk-reward design keeps you engaged from the first tee to the 18th green. The beach club and spa round out the experience beautifully."

Practice Facilities

Driving Range Short Game Area Beach Club Spa

Amenities & Features

Driving Range

Short Game Area

Beach Club

Spa

Dining

Pricing & Access

~$175–$300 (est. guest rate) | Member only

Membership & Fees

Membership Types

Two primary membership tiers: Equity Club (Full Golf) membership and Invitational Membership. The Equity Club is the premier tier, providing full access to golf, beach club, spa, and all club amenities. Invitational Membership is available to non-residents with more limited access. Membership is required for homeowners in the Orchid Island community.

Initiation & Equity

Equity Club initiation is estimated at approximately $200,000 (non-refundable, per third-party sources). Other estimates range from $135,000 to over $500,000 depending on the source. The club does not publish exact figures. The Equity Club fee is non-refundable and is not a traditional equity buy-back structure. Contact the club directly for current pricing.

Annual Dues

Estimated at approximately $15,000–$20,595/year for Equity Club membership. One source (Golf Life Navigators) cites $15,000+; another lists $20,595 as Equity Club dues. Actual figures may vary — contact the club for current rates.

Greens Fees

Member-only course. No public green fees. Guest play is available through member sponsorship at estimated guest rates of approximately $175–$300 per round (unverified estimate).

Cart Fees

Cart fees are included with membership. Pull carts and electric carts available. Guest cart rental applies for visiting players.

Tennis & Courts

Tennis courts are available as part of the club's resort-style amenities. Instruction and programming available. Contact the club for current court availability and lesson fees.

Guest Fees & Policies

Guest play is permitted through member sponsorship. Estimated guest greens fees of $175–$300 (unverified). Advance reservations required. Guest policies may include limits on frequency and party size — contact the club for current details.

Junior & Senior

Not publicly specified. Contact the club for age-based membership options, junior programs, or family membership structures.

Dining & Social Minimums

Full clubhouse dining is included in the membership experience. Specific food and beverage minimums are not publicly disclosed. The club offers a complete dining program for members and their guests.

Other Fees & Details

Beach Club access. Full-service spa. Practice facilities including driving range, short game area, and putting greens. Assessment fees and transfer fees may apply — contact the club for current details. Club-managed real estate office on site.

For current membership details and to schedule a tour:

Visit Official Membership Page

All figures are sourced from publicly available information and third-party databases. Fees are subject to change â contact the club directly for current pricing and availability.