Martin Downs Golf Club

Private And Public ComplexActiveThe Club is currently open and operating.Golf-firstGolf is the Club's central focus, ahead of other amenities or social programming.RelaxedThe atmosphere is casual and low-key rather than formal.
  • 26th percentileCost, nationwide
  • 5Documented amenities
  • 1981Founded
Map illustration marking the location of Martin Downs Golf Club in Palm City, Florida.

Martin Downs Golf Club is a private and public complex country club in Palm City, Florida, in Martin County. It is operated by Martin Downs Golf Club / Banyan Creek operation.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including putting green, chipping green, pro shop and other documented facilities.

The initiation fee runs around $5,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include golf, social, family and other memberships.

Culture research describes it as golf-first, relaxed, community-oriented and wellness-focused.

The reported initiation fee for Banyancreekatmartindownsfullannual membership is $5,000. That is below the Florida median of $85,000. Nationwide, it is below the median of $25,000.

Location & Directions

3801 SW Greenwood Way, Palm City, FL, 34990
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

It is below the Florida median of $85,000 and higher than about 10% of 177 comparable Clubs there.

The listed initiation fee for Banyan Creek At Martin Downs Full Annual membership is $5,000.

Reported monthly membership dues for Full Annual Single To Family membership range from $875–$1,208.33.

Initiation fee

$5,000

One Time · Banyan Creek At Martin Downs Full Annual · Effective 2026

Membership dues

$875–$1,208.33

Monthly · Full Annual Single To Family · Effective 2026

These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.

Membership

Here's what's documented about how to join Martin Downs Golf Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.

This access model represents about 23.2% of 426 researched Florida Club records.

Membership options and availability

Membership types
Full Membership; Corporate Membership; Social Card; Ladies Day One-Day Membership; Seasonal Membership; Executive Annual; 50 Years & Younger; International Limited
Golf membership
Yes
Social membership
Yes
Family membership
Yes
National membership
Yes
Nonresident membership
Yes

Joining requirements

Application process
Current membership packages are publicly listed for the 2025-2026 season.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at Martin Downs Golf Club include putting green, chipping green, pro shop and other documented facilities.

Available amenities
  • Putting Green
  • Chipping Green
  • Pro Shop
  • Dining
  • Clubhouse

Golf

Golf at Martin Downs Golf Club includes 1 documented course.

Course overview

Courses
1
Course details
  • Osprey Creek18 holes | par 72

Course design

Architects
  • Charles Ankrom
  • Arthur Young

Policies

Documented policies for Martin Downs Golf Club cover dress requirements, tee times and facility schedules. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.

Dress code
Proper golf attire is required.
Tee-time policy
Public tee times are offered for Martin Downs Golf Club's Osprey Creek course.; Online tee-time booking is offered for Martin Downs Golf Club.

Club Culture & Public Commentary

This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.

This documented Culture trait is shared by about 26.1% of 360 researched Florida Club records.

  • Golf-first
  • Relaxed
  • Community-oriented
  • Wellness-focused
  • Dining-focused

Culture context

A relaxed, golf-first facility with community-oriented, dining and wellness elements.

What people discuss

The public feedback signal is mixed. Recent golf reviews include both strong praise for staff and course conditions and complaints about maintenance or rental/service issues, while dining reviews are generally more favorable. The small number of recent golf reviews means individual experiences can move the overall impression substantially.

This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.

Club History

How long Martin Downs Golf Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.

  1. GolfNow lists Martin Downs Golf Club as built in 1981.

Additional Club Details

Martin Downs Golf Club is operated by Martin Downs Golf Club / Banyan Creek operation.

Ownership or operator
Martin Downs Golf Club / Banyan Creek operation

Additional statistics

Additional Statistics

Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Martin Downs Golf Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Florida and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.

Membership market position

Initiation fee comparison

The reported initiation fee for Banyancreekatmartindownsfullannual membership is $5,000. It is below the Florida median of $85,000 and is higher than approximately 10% of 177 compatible peer records. It is below the nationwide median of $25,000 and is higher than approximately 26% of 1261 compatible peer records.

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Club age context

Founded in 1981

That represents about 45 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 62% of 383 other Florida Club records with a usable founding year and 29% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1986 in Florida and 1960 nationwide.

Access context

Other documented access

This access model represents 23.2% of 426 researched Florida Club records and 10.2% of 3837 researched records nationwide.

Club culture

Relaxed

This documented Culture trait is shared by 26.1% of 360 researched Florida Club records and 26% of 3402 researched records nationwide.

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Blank or unresearched fields are excluded, the number of Clubs compared varies by fact, and this Club is never counted in its own comparison group. These are benchmarks from our own directory, not market-wide estimates, so treat them as directional rather than exact.

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Sources & Verification

These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.

  1. www.echofineproperties.com/martin-county-country-club-compa… Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
  2. www.golfnow.com/courses/1028551-martin-downs-golf-club-deta… Research SourceSupports: Club history
  3. banyancreekgc.com/contact Research SourceSupports: General research
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  1. banyancreekgc.com/our-story Research SourceSupports: General research
  2. www.martindownsgolfclub.com Research SourceSupports: General research
  3. www.teeoff.com/tee-times/facility/11457-martin-downs-golf-c… Research SourceSupports: General research