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Golf Courses Near Stuart, FL

Stuart is one of the better golf bases on Florida's Treasure Coast because you can stay local for strong public golf or expand slightly into Palm City, Jensen Beach, and Port St. Lucie for Nicklaus, Fazio, and PGA-branded options.

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Quick picks

Best overall public facility

Sailfish Sands Golf Course

Best all-around local golf property thanks to the 18, the 9, the grass range, and the covered hitting bays.

Best classic 18-hole public round

The Florida Club

Best pure daily-fee Stuart round if you want a polished full-length public-club experience.

Best for beginners and quicker rounds

The Shores of North River Golf Club

Shorter par-66 layout with four tee options and very approachable local-play energy.

Best nearby architecture play

Hammock Creek Golf Club

Best nearby Nicklaus option when design pedigree and practice setup matter most.

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Sailfish Sands Golf Course

If you only book one golf property in Stuart, Sailfish Sands is the safest recommendation. Martin County describes it as the only public golf facility in Martin County and a full-featured complex with an 18-hole championship course, a separate 9-hole course, a full-length grass range, 20 covered hitting bays, and on-site food and drink. The county also notes recent recognition including a 2025 Treasure Coast Community's Choice Award for public golf and repeated Golf Range Association of America Top 50 Public Facility honors. It is the strongest one-stop answer for travelers, families, and local mixed-skill groups.

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The Florida Club

The Florida Club is the best straightforward 18-hole public-club answer in Stuart. Its course page describes a Dick Gray-designed public par-72 layout stretching 6,905 yards, renovated in 2018, with four tee options, GPS-equipped carts, and an all-grass practice facility. This is the course to choose when you want a clean, traditional, full-length public round without the extra family-entertainment layer that makes Sailfish Sands more of a full property than just a tee time.

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The Shores of North River Golf Club

The Shores belongs in this list because not every good round near Stuart needs to be a championship test. The course page describes it as a par-66 Arthur Young design with four sets of tees, 4,502 yards from the back, six par 3s, and twelve par 4s. Its rates page also says juniors 17 and under play free with a paid adult. That makes it one of the best options near Stuart for beginners, seniors, juniors, and anyone who wants a lower-stress, quicker round.

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Hammock Creek Golf Club

Hammock Creek is one of the best nearby rounds for players who care about architecture and a more complete club-style setup. The club identifies the course as a Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II design, opened in 1996, renovated in 2013, and playing at 7,205 yards as a par 72. The course information page also emphasizes wide fairways, oversized greens, and a substantial practice area with a large green and extensive grass tee. If you are willing to leave Stuart proper for a stronger pure-golf outing, this is one of the first places to check.

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The Champions Club at Summerfield

The Champions Club at Summerfield is one of the stronger public-value answers in the broader Stuart area because it pairs public access with a recognizable architect name. The club says it is a Tom Fazio design built in 1993, open to the public year-round, and measuring 6,890 yards as a par 72. It also includes a full driving range, putting green, and chipping area. For players who want public golf with more design pedigree than a typical neighborhood course, this is a strong nearby option.

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Jensen Beach Golf Club

Jensen Beach Golf Club is one of the better semi-private answers for golfers who want something a little more polished than a basic public round. Its course-details page lists an 18-hole Tommy Fazio layout at 6,923 yards, par 72, with a 74.5 rating and 145 slope from the back tees. The club also highlights a 300-plus-yard range, grass and mat hitting areas, two practice greens, and a practice bunker. This is an especially good fit for vacationers splitting time between golf and Hutchinson Island beaches.

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PGA Golf Club

PGA Golf Club is not in Stuart, but it is close enough to matter for anyone building a golf-heavy Treasure Coast trip. PGA Village says the property offers 54 holes of championship golf across the Wanamaker, Ryder, and Dye courses, plus a 6-hole family short course and a renovated practice facility with Toptracer Range technology. This is the right recommendation when you want a bigger destination-style golf day instead of one local round.

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The Saints Golf Course

The Saints is another nearby option worth knowing, especially for casual golf days and players who value clubhouse and practice amenities along with the round itself. The club describes it as an 18-hole championship layout with a driving range, pro shop, pub, restaurant, and event space, while its about materials place the course at 6,678 yards with bunker and water challenges. It is not the first course to mention in Stuart itself, but it absolutely belongs in the broader near-Stuart bench.

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How to choose

Three fast ways to narrow it down.

First-time visitor

Start with Sailfish Sands or The Florida Club. Those are the two safest, clearest answers inside Stuart.

Beginner or family round

Choose The Shores of North River Golf Club for the shorter par-66 setup and easier pace.

Architecture-first golfer

Prioritize Hammock Creek, The Champions Club at Summerfield, Jensen Beach Golf Club, and PGA Golf Club.

FAQ

What golfers ask first.

What is the best public golf course in Stuart, FL?

For most golfers, Sailfish Sands is the best all-around public answer because it combines the strongest facility mix with a flexible on-site setup. Golfers who want a more traditional full-length public-club round may prefer The Florida Club.

What is the most beginner-friendly course near Stuart?

The Shores of North River Golf Club is the most beginner-friendly pick here because of its shorter par-66 layout, four tee options, and junior-friendly pricing policy.

Are there private golf clubs near Stuart?

Yes. Nearby private options include The Club at Lost Lake in Hobe Sound and Hobe Sound Golf Club, but this guide focuses on the best courses near Stuart that are useful to the broader public or semi-private traveler market.

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FAQ

Common questions about Golf Courses Near Stuart, FL

What is the best public golf option near Stuart?

Sailfish Sands is the strongest all-around public facility because it combines a championship course, a separate nine-hole option, practice space, and a location right in Stuart.

Which golf course near Stuart is best for beginners?

The Shores of North River Golf Club is the easier recommendation for beginners and quicker rounds because its shorter setup is more approachable than the larger championship-style options nearby.

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