Private Oceanfront Golf at Hammock Dunes: Why It Stands Apart in Florida

For buyers considering a residence at The Ritz-Carlton at Hammock Dunes, one of the things that immediately sets this location apart is the golf.

While I am not personally a golfer, I have lived in Palm Coast long before these courses were ever built. Over the years, I have watched Hammock Dunes establish itself as one of the area's premier private golf communities. For many buyers exploring luxury real estate here, access to quality golf is not simply an added perk. It is a major part of what draws them to this stretch of coastline.

What makes Hammock Dunes especially unique is that it combines private club living with something that has become increasingly difficult to find in Florida: true oceanfront golf.

In today's market, oceanfront land is too valuable in most areas to be dedicated to golf courses. As coastal development has accelerated, many communities have pushed their courses farther inland to make room for additional homes and condominiums. Hammock Dunes remains one of the few places where golf still shares the coastline, preserving a setting that would be nearly impossible to recreate today.

Two Private Courses Within Hammock Dunes

At the center of the community is Hammock Dunes Club, home to two private championship golf courses that give members variety without ever leaving the neighborhood.

The Links Course, designed by Tom Fazio, is the one most people talk about first. Several holes run directly along the Atlantic, creating the kind of oceanfront golf setting that is rare in many places today. With its water views, coastal breezes, and open scenery, it delivers the type of experience many golfers seek when buying in a coastal market.

The Creek Course, designed by Rees Jones, offers a distinct feel. It is set farther inland with a more strategic layout and a quieter natural backdrop, giving members two very different styles of play within one club.

Together, the two courses create a private golf experience that feels well-rounded and highly convenient, without the congestion and pace often associated with resort or public play.

Why Buyers Find This So Appealing

One thing many out-of-area buyers quickly notice when comparing Florida markets is that oceanfront golf is becoming harder to find.

In many of the state's larger coastal cities, waterfront land has been heavily developed, and golf has gradually been pushed farther inland to make room for additional construction. Hammock Dunes has remained different.

Here, the golf experience is still closely tied to the coastline itself, and that preservation of space is part of what makes the community feel so special. There is a sense of openness here that many buyers coming from more crowded luxury markets immediately appreciate.

Additional Golf Nearby

Beyond Hammock Dunes itself, owners are also just minutes from Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, which offers even more golf nearby through separate membership opportunities.

The Ocean Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, adds another oceanfront option, while the Conservatory Course, by Tom Watson, offers a completely different setting with a more expansive, open layout.

For avid golfers, having this much quality golf concentrated in one immediate area is a major advantage and only adds to the overall lifestyle appeal of owning here.

How It Connects to Life at The Ritz-Carlton Residences

What makes The Ritz-Carlton Residences so compelling is that buyers are not simply purchasing an oceanfront condominium. They are stepping into an established luxury coastal community where golf, club life, privacy, and oceanfront living come together.

For golf enthusiasts especially, it creates a rare opportunity to pair elevated oceanfront living with immediate access to multiple respected courses, all within minutes of home.

Even for buyers who may not play regularly, the presence of these clubs helps shape the community's overall character and contributes to the lifestyle Hammock Dunes is known for.

Explore Availability at The Ritz-Carlton Residences

The initial release of the north tower is now underway, with a limited number of residences already reserved. With just 64 residences in this phase, early reservations are already shaping availability among the most desirable positions and exposures.

Contact Christopher to request floor plans, current pricing, and availability.

This article was originaly published April 12, 2026, by Christopher Austin.

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