If you're looking for a golf property for your family in Palm Beach Gardens, then buying a home in Frenchman's Reserve Country Club might be for you. This 100% member-owned private equity Country Club & Community with a spectacular Arnold Palmer-designed golf course is only one of the many amenities.

Golf property lists 11 reasons you should know when buying a golf home in Frenchman's Reserve Country Club.

1. Location

Frenchman's Reserve is a prestigious golf community situated at Hood Road and A1A in Palm Beach Gardens. The Intracoastal Waterway and pristine beaches of the Atlantic Ocean like Jupiter Beach and Juno Beach Pier are minutes away and provide a year-round haven for sunbathers and boaters, snorkelers, and other water sport enthusiasts.

You can discover history and art at the Flagler Museum or world-class entertainment at the Kravis Center in downtown West Palm Beach where theatrical presentations, the symphony, the opera, and the ballet are frequently shown. From casual beachfront cafés to elegant, award-winning restaurants, the area is teeming with dining options to suit all tastes and occasions. High-end shopping is within reach at the Garden Mall, Downtown at the Gardens, and Abacoa Town Center, known as the shopping meccas of South Florida.

And for families with children, Palm Beach County has many top-rated schools like Marsh Point Elementary, Duncan-Watson Middle, and Dwyer High School. Nearby private school options include The Benjamin School, Arthur Meyer Jewish Academy, The Weiss School, and St. Mark's Episcopal School.

2. Security

The Frenchman's Reserve is a gated golf community that is staffed 24/7 for access control. Other security features of the community include roving and tactical patrols, state-of-the-art security video surveillance, and protection of the community's 5-mile perimeter, including home security alarm monitoring. The protection and safety officers are former militaries, former law enforcement, or police academy-trained with advanced protective and medical training.

3. Homes

The 424-acre golf community features customized golf estates in many styles and prices, plus an attractive membership option with every golf home. Inside, you will find nearly 342 custom single-family golf homes, 56 Chambord coach homes, and 50 custom golf estates. The architecture embraced Mediterranean-style residences inspired by Addison Mizner and was built by luxury home-builder Toll Brothers as a flagship golf community. The custom golf estate offers three to six bedrooms and ranges from 3,400 to over 11,000 square feet. They feature private pools, high-standard finishing, and have spectacular lake and golf course views.  They are priced anywhere from $550,000 through $5,000,000.

4. Weather

Frenchman's Reserve, located in West Palm Beach, has a tropical monsoon climate. The summers have much more rainfall compared to winter. In West Palm Beach, the average annual temperature is a comfortable 74.9 °F. The warmest month of the year is August, with an average temperature of 81.7 °F. The coldest month is January, with an average temperature of 66.5 °F. The rainfall in a year is at 49.5 inches. The driest month is December, with 1.9 inches of rain. In September, the precipitation reaches its peak with an average of 7.3 inches.

5. Golf Course

Constructed in 2002, the par 72 championship golf course at Frenchman's Reserve is without question the ultimate expression of Arnold Palmer's uncompromising standards in golf course architecture. Built with the design assistance of Ed Seay, the course has large, subtle greens and fairways lined with tall Florida pines and colorful wildflowers, enhancing the beauty of the lush South Florida landscape.
The 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course is complemented with a driving range, putting greens, a chipping area, and a 4.5 acre 3-hole short game practice facility.

A Golf Pro Shop carries the highest quality and latest golf equipment and apparel trends with friendly and helpful staff. Transactions can also be made online via the Virtual Golf Shop.

6. Membership

All residents of Frenchman's Reserve Country Club are required to hold an equity membership. An Equity Member-owned Club provides its members the opportunity to control the Club and its facilities through the right to vote.

The Club offers two types of equity memberships:

Full Golf Equity Membership

Allows members and their immediate family to enjoy unlimited use of the Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, tennis, swimming, fitness, spa, and social facilities.  This includes all court & green fees and allows fourteen-day sign-up privileges for golf tee times and tennis court times.

• Membership Fee - $150,000  ($100,000 refundable amount)
• Annual Equity (November 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021) - $21,900

Social/Sports Equity Membership

Allows members and their immediate family to enjoy unlimited use of tennis, swimming, fitness, spa, limited golf, and all social facilities of the Club. This includes all tennis court fees and allows fourteen-day sign-up privileges for tennis court times.

• Membership Fee - $95,000  ($62,500 refundable amount)
• Annual Equity (November 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021) - $14,500

For both memberships, there is an Annual Food & Beverage Minimum of $1,200 per membership. This covers all a la carte food & beverages purchases in the grille & main dining rooms, Parc restaurant, turn station, and pool window, carry out and to-go orders.

The Club membership is a family membership, including full privileges for spouses or domestic partners and unmarried children under the age of 30 who either live at home or attend school on a full-time basis. The Club provides programs and activities that are appealing to family members of all ages.

7. Clubhouse & Amenities

The Grande Clubhouse is 45,000 square feet and the crown jewel of the community. This two-story Grande Clubhouse is designed in traditional Old-World style, with a Spanish tile roof and a pastel stucco exterior. The clubhouse offers a full range of amenities to suit your lifestyle, which features:

Library

The ultimate spot for private parties, wine socials, book clubs, chef dinners, and more. Or use it as an intimate setting for a family lunch or dinner. This cozy room also features a private veranda.

Card Rooms

A venue for all members looking for a friendly game of bridge or poker. The window-filled setting overlooks the golf course.

Ladies and Men's Locker Rooms

Take time to cleanse in a beautiful, convenient and serene setting after a day on the course, spa or fitness center.

Guest Suites

Friends, family, and visitors of the Club can enjoy full access to world-class amenities by staying in the four fully appointed Club's guest suites. Member's family and their guests can stay a maximum of two consecutive weeks at a time.

Spa & Salon

The Spa & Salon offers everything from signature facials to massages, body wraps, hair cuts, coloring, nail beautifying, and waxing.

8. Home Owners Association and Fees

The golf community's homeowners association is called the Frenchman's Reserve Property Owners Association (POA).

Buying a golf home in Frenchmans Reserve obligates the new owner to pay a one-time Property Owners Capital Contribution upon transfer of title equivalent to one-quarter dues. The amount will be used to fund future community maintenance projects.

The Quarterly Association Dues will depend on the type of golf house. The Current Quarterly Association Dues for 2021 are:

• Chambord Coach Homes - $2,945.00
• Custom Homes on Hermitage - $1,947.00
• Single-Family Homes - $2,550.00

The fees cover a 24/7 operated security gate, television and internet service package, alarm monitoring services, landscaping services, standard area maintenance, on-site POA staff.

An additional Capital Charge of $1,500 per membership is collected as the share for capital improvements made on completing the new Parc restaurant, putting green and 3-hole short game practice facility, the new Tennis Center, and addition and renovation of the Fitness Center.

9. Other Sports Facilities

Resort Style Pool

Frenchman's Reserve offers a resort-style pool, a whirlpool, and a kid's pool in a tropical setting. The Club even provides swimming lessons for children and adults.

Fitness Center

Three Fitness Centers - Fitness East, West, and 2nd Floor studios feature brand new equipment, flexible hours, and beautiful outdoor scenery.

Tennis and Multi-sport Court

Seven world-class lighted, hydro grid tennis courts with a fully stocked brand new Tennis Pro Shop is available for all members and guests. Various leagues and lessons are available for children and adults. The Club also has a multi-sport court for basketball and pickleball activities.

Kids' CORE Club

Complimentary childcare is provided to members enjoying any of the Club's amenities like fitness, spa, golf, tennis, pool, dining, or other services. Kids can enjoy interacting with other children, making crafts, playing games, and enjoying the newly renovated playground facility or multi-sports court.

10. Dining Options

Frenchman's Reserve Country Club offers flexible dining options for its residents by providing both formal and casual dining at the Grand Clubhouse and Parc Restaurant.

To-go orders are also available via valet pick-up or home delivery within the Frenchman's Reserve Community. Menu options include Parc breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids, and cocktail menus.

11. Others

Be Initiative

Frenchman's Reserve's new and exciting environmental initiative is raising 200,000 bees and harvesting over 300 pounds of honey. The honey will be used in Club dining events and recipes and available for purchase at the Golf Pro Shop.

Overall the Frenchman's Reserve is an ideal golf community for those who have families. It offers a very safe and secure environment, child-friendly programs, and an atmosphere. Lastly, it is accessible to top-rated schools in Palm Beach.