If you're planning a group golf outing out of Wellington, FL — a charity scramble, a corporate day, a milestone birthday foursome-times-ten — Palm Beach County gives you more good options than almost any market in Florida. The catch is that "good" means very different things depending on your group size, your budget, and whether you're playing during snowbird season or the sticky heart of August. This guide ranks the venues that actually take groups, with honest notes on where each one fits.
How we ranked these Palm Beach County golf outing venues for 2026
The ranking below weighs four things groups care about: capacity, amenities that make an outing feel like an event (tournament coordinators, scoring, F&B on-course, awards space), pricing transparency, and drive time from central Wellington. Peak season here runs November through April, and that's when both demand and pricing spike — so where a venue lands can shift depending on whether you're booking a February shotgun or a July twilight.
One note before the list: per-player pricing ranges cited below are informed market estimates for South Florida public and private outings, not published rates from each venue. Always confirm with the facility's group sales contact.
1. PGA National Resort — the premium tournament headquarters
PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens is the county's flagship for serious group golf, hosting the Cognizant Classic PGA Tour event on its Champion Course. It's roughly a 30-minute drive north of Wellington and accommodates groups of 8 to 500+ players across five TOUR-worthy courses.
What you're paying for: a dedicated Tournament Coordinator, cart staging, custom scorecards, tee gifts, live scoring, awards ceremonies, on-course beverage carts, and box lunches — plus resort lodging, multiple restaurants, and spa recovery for the day after. Expect resort/tournament packages in the $150–$300+ per player range during peak winter season. Specific pricing is quoted on request via [email protected].
Best for: corporate outings with out-of-town guests, high-dollar charity tournaments, and any group that wants the Champion Course on the itinerary. Book well ahead if you're targeting late February or early March — the Cognizant Classic window eats availability.
2. Breakers West Country Club — the established charity host
Breakers West in West Palm Beach is a proven private-club home for larger philanthropic tournaments. The Palm Beach State College Foundation's Annual Golf Classic, for example, runs 35 foursomes (140 players) here, built around networking and fundraising rather than pure competition.
Groups looking for a polished private-club feel — locker rooms, formal awards dinner, clean logistics for 100+ players — find Breakers West fits that brief. Pricing sits in the same $150–$300+ resort/private-club band. It's about 20–25 minutes from Wellington up Southern Boulevard, which matters when you're coordinating a 7 a.m. shotgun.
3. Osprey Point Golf Course — the public course that plays like a private club
Osprey Point in Boca Raton is Golf Digest's No. 1 in Palm Beach among public courses, and at 27 holes it has the flexibility to host mid-sized outings without shutting down public play entirely. It borders a National Wildlife Refuge, which is part of the appeal — and part of why amplified sound and temporary structures can be sensitive requests here.
Public county-course outings typically land in the $70–$110 per player range in high season, covering greens, cart, and some food and beverage. That's a meaningful gap from the resort tier, which is why Osprey Point pulls a lot of Wellington-area groups that want quality without private-club pricing. Drive time is longer — about 40 minutes south — so it's better for full-day events than a quick after-work nine.
4. Okeeheelee Golf Course — the closest 27-hole public option
Okeeheelee in West Palm Beach is the most convenient county-run 27-hole facility for Wellington organizers, sitting near the Everglades edge and roughly 15 minutes from downtown Wellington. Three nine-hole loops give you real flexibility for shotgun formats or split tee times when you've got 40 to 100 players.
As a Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation facility, it follows county policies on event permits, insurance and indemnification, park hours, and noise. Juniors 17 and under get 50% off regular rates, which quietly makes Okeeheelee one of the better spots in the county for a family-and-friends fundraiser. Tee times are reservable up to 7 days ahead — 10 days for frequent player card holders — so lock in early during snowbird months.
5. Park Ridge and Southwinds — solid mid-size outing venues
Park Ridge Golf Course in Lake Worth is an 18-hole public course with notable elevation changes, which in Palm Beach County is genuinely rare and makes the round feel less repetitive. Southwinds Golf Course in Boca Raton is a straightforward 18-hole public layout that handles smaller outings well.
Both fall under the county's $70–$110 per player public-outing band and follow the same Parks & Recreation event-permit and holiday-rate rules — worth noting because federal holidays (MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day) trigger holiday pricing schedules that can nudge your per-player number up.
6. North Palm Beach Country Club — strong pick when dining is the centerpiece
North Palm Beach Country Club at 951 US-1 in North Palm Beach pairs golf with three distinct food and beverage venues — The Clubhouse, The Grill Room, and The Snack Shack — plus private events and catering through Lessing's Hospitality Group. If your outing is really a networking lunch with 18 holes attached, that F&B depth matters.
Group-outing-specific packages weren't detailed publicly at time of writing, so call 561-691-3430 to build a quote. Plan on about 35 minutes from Wellington.
7. PopStroke West Palm Beach — the non-traditional group option
PopStroke isn't a golf course, and that's the point. Two mini-golf courses plus a full restaurant and bar make it a genuine alternative for team-building nights, client mixers, or the after-party following a daytime tournament. Groups of 12+ book through their events team, and a premium hosted event runs about $130 per guest on Friday or Saturday nights.
Think of it as a complement to a traditional outing, not a substitute — a lot of Wellington corporate planners now pair a morning shotgun at a county course with an evening at PopStroke.
Quick comparison: which venue for which group?
- Corporate outing, 100+ players, out-of-town VIPs: PGA National Resort.
- Established charity tournament, private-club feel: Breakers West.
- Quality-first public course, mid-size group: Osprey Point.
- Close-to-Wellington, flexible 27-hole logistics: Okeeheelee.
- Smaller 18-hole outings on a budget: Park Ridge or Southwinds.
- Golf built around dining and events: North Palm Beach Country Club.
- Team-building or after-party, no golf handicap required: PopStroke West Palm Beach.
What Wellington organizers should factor in
Season is the single biggest cost lever. Booking a shotgun in mid-February can cost roughly double the same format in August — and August comes with heat, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms that reliably delay play. Many Wellington groups now target October or early May as the sweet spot: decent weather, softer pricing, and easier tee-time inventory.
Two other local factors worth flagging. Courses bordering wildlife refuges (Osprey Point) or the Everglades edge (Okeeheelee) can have restrictions on amplified sound and temporary structures, so clear any DJ, stage, or big-tent plan early. And Florida's charitable-solicitation and gaming rules apply to any raffle or auction attached to your tournament — worth a quick check before you print the sponsor packet.
FAQ
What's a realistic per-player budget for a group outing in Palm Beach County?
Budget $70–$110 per player at a county public course during high season, and $150–$300+ at a resort or private club like PGA National or Breakers West. PopStroke premium hosted events run about $130 per guest on Friday/Saturday nights.
How far in advance should Wellington groups book?
For peak-season (November–April) shotgun events at resort or private venues, 4–6 months out is common. County courses take tee-time reservations up to 7 days ahead, or 10 days for frequent player card holders — but formal group outings and event permits should be arranged much earlier.
Are there discounts for junior players?
Yes. At Palm Beach County public courses, juniors 17 and under get 50% off standard rates, with some weekend and holiday exceptions. That makes county facilities the strongest fit for family- or youth-oriented tournaments.
Do federal holidays affect pricing?
Yes at county public courses. Holiday rate schedules apply on New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas — so a Memorial Day outing will cost more than the same event the following Tuesday.
Planning your outing from Wellington
The right venue depends on your group size, budget, and what you want the day to feel like — a polished corporate showcase, a laid-back scramble with friends, or a serious fundraiser with a sponsor dinner. Match the venue to the story you want the day to tell, then pin down the date before snowbird season swallows the calendar.
Groups based in Wellington, FL who want help thinking through format, pricing, and logistics for a local outing can reach Palm Beach National Golf & Country Club at https://www.palmbeachnational.com/ to talk through options and availability.
