If you want a golf course near Lake Worth, FL with a driving range AND a proper bar or restaurant, your realistic options are a small handful. Inside city limits, Lake Worth Beach Golf Club is the only full course, paired with its Beach Club Bar and Grill. For the full range-plus-round-plus-drinks combo with more amenities, most local golfers head just up the road to Palm Beach National Golf & Country Club or over to public courses in West Palm Beach.
That's the short answer. Now let's get into the how, the why, and what actually makes one of these spots your regular.
What counts as a full-amenity golf course in Lake Worth, FL?
A full-amenity public course means three things under one roof: a real 18-hole track (not just a practice loop), a driving range you can warm up on, and a bar or restaurant where you can eat and drink before or after the round. In the Lake Worth area, that combo narrows the field fast — most facilities do two of the three, not all three.
Plenty of places have a range. Plenty have a grill. The overlap — full course, lit or well-run range, actual food-and-drink scene — is where the real destinations live. Lake Worth Beach Golf Club, established in 1926 on the Intracoastal Waterway, is the in-city option. Palm Beach National, a short drive away, is the amenity-heavy alternative that a lot of Lake Worth golfers have added to their rotation.
Which public golf courses near Lake Worth have a driving range and bar?
Three names cover the practical map. Lake Worth Beach Golf Club is the municipal Par 71 inside the city, with its Beach Club Bar and Grill offering indoor and patio seating. Palm Beach National in the greater Palm Beach area runs a full 18-hole course, a driving range powered by Inrange Technology, and a bar and grill open until 11 p.m. The Park in West Palm Beach adds a championship 18, a Lit 9 par-3, a range open Tuesday–Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and two dining spots.
Those are your realistic full-amenity picks within a reasonable drive of Lake Worth. There's also the county-run John Prince Golf Learning Center on South Congress Avenue — but that's a lighted practice range and three-hole loop, not a full course. Great for a bucket of balls until 9 p.m., not a replacement for a round.
How they stack up on amenities
| Facility | Full 18 | Driving Range | On-Site Bar/Dining | Hours Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth Beach Golf Club | Yes (Par 71) | Yes | Beach Club Bar and Grill (indoor + patio) | Waterfront setting on the Intracoastal |
| Palm Beach National | Yes | Yes (Inrange Technology) | Bar & grill, music on the range | Sunrise to 11 p.m. |
| The Park (West Palm Beach) | Yes + Lit 9 par-3 | Yes | The House Kitchen & Bar, The Cabana | Range Tue–Sun 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| John Prince Golf Learning Center | No (3-hole practice) | Lighted range | Limited | Daily 8 a.m.–9 p.m. |
What does a driving range bucket actually cost in Palm Beach County?
Public and municipal driving range buckets in this market typically run $5 to $12, in line with national medians of roughly $8 for a small bucket and $16 for a large. Palm Beach County's frequent-player card knocks 10% off range and golf fees at John Prince, and public county golf fees drop 20% off during the May 1–October 31 off-peak window.
Translation: if you're a regular, the county's discount structure genuinely matters. Summer play is meaningfully cheaper than snowbird-season play, which is a distinctly South Florida rhythm — courses fill up November through April, then breathe from May into fall when the humidity peaks and the rain rolls through most afternoons.
Why do Lake Worth golfers care so much about the range-plus-bar combo?
Because a round of golf in South Florida is a half-day commitment, and the pre-round warm-up and post-round hang are where the day actually happens. A range with monitors, cold drinks, and a few TVs turns a warm-up into part of the experience — not a chore you rush through on the way to the first tee. That's the amenity bundle Lake Worth golfers are searching for.
Palm Beach National leans hard into this. The range-plus-bar setup — monitors, music, and a drink in hand — is exactly the kind of experience that turns a warm-up into part of the day. That's the vibe difference between a course that has a grill and a course built around the full day.
What should you look for when picking a Lake Worth golf course with a bar?
Prioritize five things: course condition, range setup (lit? monitors? real teaching space?), dining that's actually good, hours that fit your schedule, and staff who treat you like a regular by round two. Price matters, but in Palm Beach County the swing between value spots is smaller than the swing in overall experience.
Course condition and pace
South Florida heat, humidity, and summer rain are brutal on turf, so "well-maintained" is not a given — it's the sign of a course investing in itself. Palm Beach National is well-regarded by local golfers, with customers repeatedly calling out the course condition, staff, and modernized bar and range area. The busier, more social feel is the tradeoff for the amenity-heavy setup.
Range quality
If you play after work, a lit range is non-negotiable in the winter months when the sun's down by 6. John Prince's lighted range open until 9 p.m. is why it stays busy for practice. If you want the range to be part of the social experience — TVs, music, a drink in hand — Palm Beach National's Inrange-powered setup with music playing is built for exactly that.
Food and drink that's worth staying for
The Beach Club Bar and Grill at Lake Worth Beach Golf Club is open to the public — you don't have to play to eat there, and its Intracoastal views are the draw. Palm Beach National's bar has full menus and a social atmosphere that pulls people in who wouldn't otherwise think of a golf course as a Friday-night plan.
FAQ
Is Lake Worth Beach Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Lake Worth Beach Golf Club is a municipal daily-fee Par 71 course established in 1926, open to the public with no membership required. It sits on the Intracoastal Waterway with views of the Palm Beach skyline, and includes a driving range plus the Beach Club Bar and Grill with indoor and patio seating open to non-golfers too.
What's the closest lit driving range to Lake Worth?
The John Prince Golf Learning Center at 4754 South Congress Avenue in Lake Worth is the primary lit driving range in the immediate area, open daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. It's a county-run practice facility with a three-hole practice course attached, not a full 18. Bring the county frequent-player card for 10% off range and golf fees.
How much is a bucket of balls at a Palm Beach County range?
Expect roughly $5 to $12 for a public or municipal driving range bucket in this area, consistent with national medians around $8 for a small bucket and $16 for a large. Palm Beach County's frequent-player card takes 10% off range fees at John Prince, and county golf fees drop 20% off from May 1 through October 31.
Does Palm Beach National have a driving range and bar?
Yes. Palm Beach National runs a driving range powered by Inrange Technology with music playing, plus an on-site bar and grill with a full menu and multiple TVs. The facility is open sunrise to 11 p.m. and is well-regarded by local golfers for its staff, course condition, and modernized bar and range area.
Do I need to belong to a club to play a Lake Worth-area course with a bar?
No. All the realistic full-amenity options near Lake Worth — Lake Worth Beach Golf Club, Palm Beach National, and The Park in West Palm Beach — are public daily-fee courses. Their bars and restaurants are open to the public, which means you can eat and drink there without playing, and you can walk on to play without a membership.
What's the best time of year to play public golf near Lake Worth?
If you want cooler weather and dry conditions, November through April is peak Palm Beach County golf season — courses are busier and pricing is higher. If you want value, May through October brings Palm Beach County's 20% off-peak discount on public golf fees, plus lighter tee sheets. Trade-off: afternoon summer thunderstorms and serious humidity.
The bottom line for Lake Worth golfers
Inside Lake Worth, your one full-course option with a range and restaurant is the municipal Lake Worth Beach Golf Club — a historic 1926 layout on the Intracoastal with a public-facing Beach Club Bar and Grill. If you want a more amenity-loaded experience — lit range vibe, monitors, music, a bar built for hanging out, and events that go beyond a standard round — Palm Beach National is the short drive most locals make. Readers in Lake Worth, FL who want to check tee times, range hours, or the current event calendar can reach Palm Beach National Golf & Country Club at https://www.palmbeachnational.com/ to get started.
