Suntree Country Club, Melbourne’s premier private country club, features 36 holes of championship golf. Kept in pristine condition year-round so that members experience the very best a course has to offer, the exceptional standard places the course as the best in the state of Florida.

Suntree Country Club, Melbourne’s premier private country club, features 36 holes of championship golf. Kept in pristine condition year-round so that members experience the very best a course has to offer, the exceptional standard places the course as the best in the state of Florida.

Suntree Country Club’s courses, The Classic and The Challenge are associated with the greatest names in golf. A legion of legends has set foot on this renowned green-- World Golf Hall of Fame member, Arnold Palmer designed the Challenge Course, the Senior PGA Tour took place on the Classic Course from 1980-1990, and in keeping with harboring the golf greats, Suntree Country Club secured former PGA Tour player, Steve Lamontagne as their Director of Golf to oversee their golf operation. In his fourth year as Director of Golf at Suntree Country Club, Steve, a long-time resident of the club, says, “It’s home for me.” Since coming onboard with Suntree Country Club, Steve has found that he enjoys the private-club atmosphere most, noting a difference between private and semi-private clubs he has belonged to in the past. While the skillfully designed courses provide a challenging green well-suited for the pros, the courses accommodate a varied level of player with different tee box locations. Players in need of golf accoutrements can find a wide variety in the Golf Shop which carries brand-name clothing lines like, Ashworth, Cutter & Buck, EP Pro, and Tail Golf, and golf clubs by Titleist, Callaway, Cobra, Mizuno, Cleveland…

The Challenge Course
Developed by Arnold Palmer, the Challenge Course features high-performance TifEagle grass. Home to the most amazing views of nature’s beauty, the Challenge Course is surrounded by vibrant green foliage and beautiful lakes. Tees: Back Par: 72 Yardage: 6945 Course Rating: 73 Slope: 129

The Classic Course
Designed by famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones Sr., the Classic Course green is of Champion Bermuda grass. The Classic Course is known throughout the United States due to the 10 year showcase when the Senior PGA Tour was held here during the 80’s. Touting the same scenic natural resources, the only difference is that the lakes are smaller along the Classic Course.

• BLACK Par: 72 Yardage: 6980
  Course Rating: 73.8 Slope: 128
• GOLD Par: 72 Yardage: 6590
  Course Rating: 71.3 Slope: 124
• GREEN Par: 72 Yardage: 6133
  Course Rating: 69.5 Slope: 119
• WHITE Par: 72 Yardage: 5343
  Course Rating: N/A Slope: N/A

For those who would like to brush up on their game, a selection of exclusive practice amenities is offered. A practice range, suited for both wood and iron golf clubs, fully stocked with complimentary range balls, putting greens, chipping greens, and practice bunkers can be found onsite. In addition, Suntree Country Club’s extremely knowledgeable golf staff offers: golf lessons, one-on-one instruction, clinics on wood and iron play, as well as assistance in: golf course etiquette, putting, chipping, golf club fitting-- among other services. Golfers can also get involved with tournaments and leagues at Suntree Country Club. Undoubtedly, your golfing experience at Suntree Country Club will be above par—but hopefully below par when it comes to your game. The child-friendly facility has an entertaining range of activities for children of all ages: junior academies, a camp (during Spring Break), field trips, holiday activities during the 4th of July & Memorial Day… the list goes on, as the country club has many other sources of entertainment for members and families to participate in.

Vanessa Pascale