- 10Documented amenities
- 2Golf courses
- 1945Founded
Ocean Reef Club is a private country club in Key Largo, Florida. It is operated by Member-owned (Ocean Reef Club, Inc.).
It has 2 documented golf courses, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, fitness and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $100,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include national memberships.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, family-oriented, socially active and traditional.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
Available information estimates the initiation fee for Social membership at approximately $100,000. Other sources report figures as low as $50,000 and as high as $150,000.
Available information estimates the monthly membership dues for Social membership at approximately $1,300. Other sources report figures as low as $800 and as high as $1,800.
Initiation fee
$100,000
Membership dues
$1,300
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 Ocean Reef Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 46.7% of 426 researched Florida Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Ocean Reef Club Membership
- National membership
- Yes
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Contact Ocean Reef Club Membership for current membership opportunities and application requirements.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Ocean Reef Club include clubhouse, dining, fitness and other documented facilities.
Racquet sports
- Court details
- 9 Tennis courts
- 9 Pickleball courts
Club facilities and recreation
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at Ocean Reef Club includes 2 documented courses.
Only about 20.2% of 426 other Florida Clubs with a known course count have at least this many courses.
Course overview
- Courses
- 2
- Course details
- Dolphin Course18 holes | par 71
- Hammock Course18 holes | par 71
Course design
- Architects
- Robert von Hagge
- Bruce Devlin
- Chip Powell
Policies
Documented policies for Ocean Reef Club cover guest access, dress requirements and facility schedules. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
Visitor and play policies
- Guest policy
- Ocean Reef Club facilities are private and serve members and their guests; recreational guests must register where required.
- Dress code
- Golf requires collared shirts with sleeves for men, appropriate golf shorts or slacks, and non-metal-spike golf shoes; denim, cargo or athletic shorts, T-shirts, and other listed athletic attire are not permitted. Tennis and pickleball require appropriate clothing and footwear.
Operating hours
- Operating hours
- daily • 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Located in the Golf Clubhouse
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 13.9% of 360 researched Florida Club records.
- Golf-first
- Family-oriented
- Socially active
- Traditional
- Resort-style
- Wellness-focused
- Racquets-focused
- Dining-focused
Culture context
A traditional, family-oriented, resort-style, socially active, golf-first, dining-focused, racquets-focused and wellness-focused club or community.
Club History
How long Ocean Reef 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.
Morris Baker purchased the Dispatch Creek fishing-camp property that became Ocean Reef Club.
Ocean Reef opened its first nine-hole golf course.
Ocean Reef members purchased the Club, beginning its member-owned era.
Additional Club Details
Ocean Reef Club is operated by Member-owned (Ocean Reef Club, Inc.).
- Ownership or operator
- Member-owned (Ocean Reef Club, Inc.)
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Ocean Reef 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.
Club age context
Founded in 1945
That represents about 81 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 90% of 383 other Florida Club records with a usable founding year and 59% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1986 in Florida and 1960 nationwide.
Golf scale
2 documented courses
Only 20.2% of 426 other Florida Clubs with a known course count have at least this many courses, compared with 11.4% of 3839 nationwide.
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Lodging, spa and dining
This combination is also documented at 26 other Florida Clubs and 122 other Club records nationwide.
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Private access
This access model represents 46.7% of 426 researched Florida Club records and 72.6% of 3837 researched records nationwide.
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Traditional
This documented Culture trait is shared by 13.9% of 360 researched Florida Club records and 35.1% of 3402 researched records nationwide.
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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.
- clubmembershipcost.com/ocean-reef-club-membership-cost Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- www.oceanreef.com/amenities/golf Research SourceSupports: Club history
- www.oceanreef.com/club-life/orc-history Research SourceSupports: Club history
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- fliphtml5.com/aawm/nwof/2025_Golf_Brochure Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.oceanreef.com Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.oceanreef.com/amenities/tennis-games-center Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.oceanreef.com/faqs Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.oceanreef.com/membership/dress-code Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.oceanreef.com/membership/membership-opportunities Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Public feedback on Ocean Reef is mixed but generally favorable: Tripadvisor carries a 4.0/5 rating from hundreds of reviews, with many guests praising the breadth of activities, service and family-friendly resort setting. Critical reviews most often focus on high costs, holiday-period crowding or reservation difficulty, so the experience can vary substantially by timing and access level.
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.