Broward Public

Public & Daily-Fee Golf Courses in Broward County

1. Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club — Plantation

A well-regarded public championship course operated by the City of Plantation with an 18-hole layout and full practice facilities. You don’t need to be a member to play, and it regularly hosts golfers of all levels seeking a traditional Florida golf experience.

2. Davie Golf Club — Davie

Owned by the Town of Davie, this is the primary public golf course in Davie and is considered one of the best value golf experiences in the region, with play open to everyone.

3. Pompano Beach Golf Club — Pompano Beach

Municipal facility featuring two 18-hole courses:

• Pines Course (par-72, ~7,100 yards) — more challenging.
• Palms Course (par-71, ~6,280 yards) — classic county course.

Both are open for daily public tee times.

4. Oriole Golf Club — Margate

A daily-fee semi-private golf course that welcomes public play and offers competitive pricing and a natural grass range.

5. Deer Creek Golf Club — Deerfield Beach

An 18-hole public course designed by Arthur Hills; no membership required to play and often ranked among Broward’s top public courses.

6. Jacaranda Golf Club — Plantation

A semi-private golf club with 36 holes (East & West courses) that offers daily-fee play for non-members — widely considered one of the premier daily-fee public golf options in Broward.

Additional Notes on Other Courses

Many facilities in Broward County are private or require membership and are not generally considered public golf courses (e.g., Hollywood Beach Golf Resort, Bonaventure Golf Club, Colony West Country Club, Pembroke Lakes, etc.) unless they have daily-fee tee times available through third-party booking services; always check with the course directly.

Some small or executive courses (e.g., municipal 9-hole layouts) may also exist, but the ones above are the most commonly recognized public playable golf courses in the county.

 Course & Price + Difficulty Snapshot

1. Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club

• Type: 18-hole public championship course (Par 72); county/municipal operated.
• Typical Length / Difficulty: Up to ~7,148 yds from back tees, with slope ~136 and rating ~74.2 — challenging but playable for most golfers.
• Green Fees (2025–26 winter example):

• Before 1 PM: ~$99–$125 for Florida residents (higher for non-residents).
• After 1 PM: ~$89–$115 (varies by date).
• Late afternoon rates: ~$45–$65.
• Driving range buckets: ~$6–$15.

• Best For: Full-length, championship-style golf without going to a private club.

2. Pompano Beach Golf Club

• Type: Two 18-hole courses at one facility — Pines (longer/challenging) and Palms (friendly/classic), both open daily.
• Typical Difficulty:

• Pines — ~7,100 yds, par-72.
• Palms — ~6,280 yds, par-71; very playable.

• Green Fees (2025 rates):

• 18 holes with cart: approx. $55–$95+ depending on course and day.
• 18 holes walking: ~$34–$55+.
• 9 holes with cart: ~$40–$50+.

• Best For: Players who want options in one stop — friendly rate structure with both easier and tougher layouts.

3. Davie Golf Club

• Type: 18-hole public course; town owned and known for value pricing.
• Typical Difficulty: Moderate — friendly layout for intermediate and higher handicaps.
• Green Fees (effective 2025–26 winter):

• Opening–2 PM: ~$67–$77 (public).
• Twilight: ~$45.
• Super twilight: ~$35.
• Juniors free after 3 PM.

• Best For: Value golfers, fun after-work golf, and great twilight play.

4. Jacaranda Golf Club

• Type: Semi-private with 36 championship holes (East & West) that offer daily-fee play.
• Typical Difficulty: Strategic layouts with water, doglegs, and conditioning that challenge most players.
• Green Fees (2025–26 winter peak):

• Before 1 PM: around $199+ weekend pricing.
• After midday tee times: approx. $129–$169.
• Late-day deals: ~$89.

• Best For: Most premium public golf in Broward — players who want destination-style quality without private membership.

5. Oriole Golf Club

• Type: Semi-private, 18-hole daily-fee course.
• Typical Difficulty: Open fairways with small, moving greens that make it playable for beginners, while still giving intermediate players a test.
• Green Fees: Typically among the most affordable in the county, though exact prices vary by date and tee time.
• Best For: Budget-friendly golf with good playability.

6. Deer Creek Golf Club

• Type: 18-hole daily-fee championship course designed by Arthur Hills.
• Typical Difficulty: Classic layout with rolling terrain — moderate to challenging for most golfers.
• Green Fees (2025 example): ~$160–$175+ peak season (cart included); after 3 PM approximately $50+.
• Best For: Golfers who want a strong championship layout without a private club membership.

Summary Comparison

 Tips for Booking

• Twilight or late afternoon rates can be significantly cheaper at most facilities, especially Davie and Plantation Preserve.
• Resident discounts often apply — bring proof if booking at that rate.
• For the best overall experience at a Broward daily-fee course with quality design and conditioning, Jacaranda and Plantation Preserve tend to be highlights, though they cost more than county muni courses.

Handicap-Based Ranking

Using the best objective difficulty measures of course rating and slope, plus green-fee schedules where available.

How to read this quickly

• Slope (113 = average). Higher = tougher for bogey golfers.
• Course Rating (scratch golfer expected score). Higher = tougher overall.

If you’re a beginner / high handicap (approximately 25+)

Goal: Keep it fun and avoid forced carries and high-slope setups.

Best picks

1. Oriole Golf Club (Margate) – most forgiving overall
   Rating/Slope: about 69.6 / 116
   Typical rates: about $70 weekday / $80 weekend before noon, then lower later in the day
   Why it fits: lower slope = less punishing for misses.
2. Pompano Beach Golf Club – Palms Course
   Rates (effective Nov 1, 2025): 18 holes with cart $55 resident / $65 non-resident (before 2 PM)
   Why it fits: Palms is the more playable option at this facility.
3. Davie Golf Club
   Rating/Slope (men): up to 70.6 / 135 from the back tees
   Public rates: $67 Mon–Thu / $77 Fri–Sun & holidays (opening–2 PM); twilight and super twilight are cheaper
   Tip: play forward tees here until it feels comfortable.

If you’re a mid-handicap (approximately 15–24)

Goal: A real test, but not “ball-lost every hole” hard.

Best picks

1. Plantation Preserve
   Rating/Slope: up to 73.6 / 129
   Rates: Florida residents example pricing at about $115 weekday / $125 weekend before 1 PM
   Why it fits: challenging, but not as severe as the hardest setups.
2. Pompano Beach – Pines Course
   Rating/Slope: 74.3 / 130
   Rates: 18 holes with cart about $75 resident / $95 non-resident (before 2 PM)
   Why it fits: legit slope and length test at a municipal rate.
3. Davie Golf Club
   Why it fits: strong posted rates, especially twilight, and a good “learn to score” course if you choose the right tees.

If you’re a low handicap (approximately 0–14)

Goal: Maximum strategy, penalty for misses, and true championship feel.

Best picks

1. Jacaranda Golf Club — East Course
   Rating/Slope: up to 75.5 / 133
   Why it fits: a true championship-caliber setup.
2. Jacaranda — West Course
   Rating/Slope: up to 72.8 / 130
   Why it fits: still tough, often slightly less brutal than the East from the tips.
   High season public pricing: before 1 PM listed around $129 Mon–Thu / $149 Fri–Sun.
3. Deer Creek Golf Club
   Rating/Slope: up to 75.3 / 139
   Rates starting Dec. 19, 2025: Mon–Fri $160.75, weekends/holidays $175.70, after 3 PM $50.47
   Why it fits: high slope plus strong conditioning expectations.

Quick “Pick for Today” Cheat Sheet

• Easiest / most forgiving: Oriole
• Best value championship muni: Plantation Preserve
• Best muni value with two-course choice: Pompano Beach (Palms = friendlier, Pines = tougher)
• Most premium / hardest public-feel golf: Jacaranda East and Deer Creek
• Best budget twilight: Davie