- 5Documented amenities
- 2019Founded
The Grove XXIII is a private country club in Hobe Sound, Florida. It is operated by Michael Jordan.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, pro shop and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $250,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include golf memberships.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, relaxed and competitive.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
Available information estimates the initiation fee for Unspecified membership at approximately $250,000.
Available information estimates the monthly membership dues for Unspecified membership at approximately $20,000.
Initiation fee
$250,000
Membership dues
$20,000
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 The Grove XXIII, 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
- Golf Membership
- Golf membership
- Yes
Joining requirements
- Application process
- There is no public application path; membership is invitation-only.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at The Grove XXIII include clubhouse, dining, pro shop and other documented facilities.
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at The Grove XXIII includes 1 documented course.
Course overview
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- The Grove XXIII18 holes | par 72
Course design
- Architects
- Bobby Weed
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 8.6% of 360 researched Florida Club records.
- Golf-first
- Relaxed
- Competitive
Culture context
A golf-first, highly competitive club with a deliberately relaxed, fast-paced private atmosphere.
Club History
How long The Grove XXIII 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.
The Bobby Weed-designed Grove XXIII opened in fall 2019 as Michael Jordan's invitation-only private club.
Additional Club Details
The Grove XXIII is operated by Michael Jordan.
- Ownership or operator
- Michael Jordan
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for The Grove XXIII: 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 2019
That represents about 7 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 3% of 383 other Florida Club records with a usable founding year and 1% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1986 in Florida and 1960 nationwide.
Access context
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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Competitive
This documented Culture trait is shared by 8.6% of 360 researched Florida Club records and 14.3% 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.
- thesportsrush.com Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- www.golfdigest.com/story/an-inside-look-at-michael-jordans-… Research SourceSupports: Club history
- bobbyweed.com/course/the-grove-xxiii Research SourceSupports: General research
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- grovexxiii.com Research SourceSupports: General research
- maps.apple.com/place Research SourceSupports: General research
- search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/SearchResultDet… Research SourceSupports: General research
- soflogolf.com/courses/hobe-sound/grove-xxiii Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.cigaraficionado.com/article/hobe-sound-florida-s-new-go… Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.golfdigest.com/courses/fl/the-grove-xxiii Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.pgatour.com/article/news/tour-insider/2023/08/14/tales-… Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/uzp5kr Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/05/13/michael-jordan-is-… Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Independent accounts consistently describe the overall experience as unusually high-end and relaxed despite the club's exclusivity. Golf Digest panelists praise the first-class service and distinctive pace-of-play culture, while guest accounts on Reddit and reporting in Cigar Aficionado emphasize pristine conditions, exceptional service, and unusually informal club vibes; some golfers regard the amenities and experience as stronger than the course architecture itself.
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.