Sprawling across 160,000 square feet of lush greens and natural Floridian landscaping describes only in part BallenIsles' extraordinary new golf course in Boca Raton. Bunkers that have been compacted at the top so the ball rolls to its shallower base for better playability. The only course in this part of Florida that was hand-sprigged. Designed by world-renowned golf course designer Keith Foster, who has designed more than 20 courses in the list of the Top 100 Golf Courses in the United States, BallenIsles East Course is Foster's first designed course in Florida, and it officially opened on Dec. 17 to rave reviews.
The course opens after two years of redesign and renovation - an investment of $9 million. Poised to return to the national spotlight, the club has allocated another $14 million to clubhouse improvement, and a complete renovation is in progress for a state-of-the-art spa & fitness center; for a total improvement investment of $49 million.
The East Course holds an impressive history within the PGA, having hosted the PGA Championship, the World Cup, the PGA's Senior Championship and countless other Golf Classics. Jack Nicklaus and Julius Boros won the PGA tour here at BallenIsles. Bruce Fleisher originally qualified for the PGA tour here, and Lee Travino teamed with the "Golden Bear" to help the U.S. sweep an exciting World Cup Victory here.
Palm Beach Gardens' Mayor Eric Jablin, BallenIsles President Fred Corrado, Andre Varona, Director of Sales for the NPBC Chamber of Commerce, as well as Kevin Hargrave, who worked on the project with Keith Foster, and numerous golf celebrities celebrated on a glorious day that began w/ Brunch & Cocktails, an official press conference with city and club officials and culminated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrity golf afternoon.
BallenIsles is a private luxury country club community located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida recognized in national and region media earning high rankings and awards for the club's extraordinary golf and amenities. For more information, please visit www.ballenisles.com