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course. Led by Ron Despain, the highly regarded project
manager from Troon, the renovations included a complete
tee-to-green makeover, including new bunkers, design
Chief’s Corner modifications that improve strategy and shot options, an
all-new irrigation system, drainage and concrete cart paths.
As part of the renovation, a new set of tees was added,
Dear Resident, to remind drivers on the dangers of distracted driving; measuring approximately 4,000 yards, to provide a shorter
Distracted driving is especially texting while driving. course playing option, allowing for five to six various tee
one of the fastest growing As a reminder, effective Jan. 1, motorists can be issued settings and angles to challenge different levels of golfers.
traffic safety issues a citation for not using a device in a hands-free manner. “Embarking on our latest renovation, on the heels of
nationwide. We have For everyone’s safety, please put the phone down and opening our clubhouse, says a lot about our membership and
recently partnered with focus on driving. Our goal is to continue to ensure the quality we can expect,” BallenIsles Country Club General
the Florida Department safety of the motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists who Manager and COO Ryan Walls. “We have a vision for our
of T ransportation utilize our roadways. community and Rees certainly helped form a key piece of
(FDOT) to participate in Please continue to visit us on our website at www. the experience we provide.”
the Distracted Driving jupiter.fl.us/jpd, and on Facebook @JupiterPolice to The South Course was originally built in 1964 and
Enforcement Campaign. learn about new and happening events within the Town designed by Joe Lee and Dick Wilson. Throughout its
Now through of Jupiter. 55-year history the course has been modified twice; first
September 2020, as part of this campaign, officers will Sincerely, in 1967 to accommodate the construction of BallenIsles’
be conducting additional education and enforcement Daniel J. Kerr, Chief of Police North Course; and again in 1999 which included re-grassing
and numerous bunker additions. The new 2020 version will
maintain the historically popular routing, while bringing
a new strategic approach by Jones and modernizing the
playability and conditions to what is expected in today’s
u Gold u Fine Artwork u Silver u Antiques private club environment.
With the South Course renovation now complete,
u Jewelry u Coins u Designer Handbags BallenIsles Country Club features three modern day
u Watches u Collectibles u & More championship golf courses, including the North Course
and famed East Course, to accommodate its vibrant and
active membership.
About BallenIsles Country Club
Timeless Treasures Call to Schedule a In 1963 legendary Florida developer John D.
MacArthur and the PGA of America teamed up with golf
FREE Evaluation course architects Dick Wilson and Joe Lee to design a
We Pay the Highest Price Possible championship-caliber golf facility. Over the next ten years,
for Your Treasures! No Obligation! BallenIsles, then called PGA National Golf Club, hosted
numerous major tournaments like the PGA Championship
561-569-1977 and PGA Seniors Championship and was home for the
Professional Golfers’ Association of America. The club
kenneth35626@gmail.com was also the host site for the original PGA Tour Qualifying
School and held the inaugural PGA Merchandise Show.
When the MacArthur/PGA of America agreement expired
in 1973, the club was renamed the JDM Country Club
for John D. MacArthur. For the next 15 years, the
prestigious local country club hosted many celebrities
and professional golfers and staged many events on the
three golf courses on the property. In 1988, the three golf
courses and surrounding property were sold by the John
D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and renamed
BallenIsles Country Club. A multi-year and multimillion
dollar plan to develop a private country club community
• Remodels / New Construction / Additions was unveiled. Since the early 2000s, BallenIsles Country
Club has been consistently ranked as one of the Top 100
• New Roofs / Roof Replacements Clubs in America.
• Roof Repairs / Roof Leaks A $35 million clubhouse renovation was completed in
• Gutter Installation / Cleaning November 2018, featuring 115,000 square feet of luxurious
space; three championship courses with 54 holes of golf; a
• Damaged / Missing Roof Tiles world-class 23-court tennis complex including an exhibition
• Fascia / Soffit Repair tennis court and pickleball courts; and a state-of-the-art
• Pressure Cleaning sports complex with a full service Cosmo and Company
• Handyman Services spa and salon, fitness center, Pilates and spin studios and
resort-style swimming pool. For more information visit
• Insurance Estimates / Repairs www.BallenIsles.org.
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