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An Independent Newspaper Serving Broken Sound & Bocaire

VOL. 17 NO. 4 www.seabreezepublications.com APRIL 2023

Broken Sound Members Celebrate Reopening

Of Clubhouse After $30+ Million Makeover

The good news came in the form of a letter emailed from The clubhouse’s overall
Broken Sound’s General Manager/CEO Greg Devino to all new look is immediately
of the club’s members the first week of March announcing evident to visitors.
the grand reopening of their 100,000-square-foot clubhouse A new arrival Pavilion
after its stunning $30+ million-dollar makeover by North has been added to the front of
Palm Beach architectural firm Peacock+Lewis. the clubhouse with a seating
Mr. Devino, who arrived at the club one year ago and and waiting area encased in
has already made an imprint with the introduction of many glass, providing views of the
new amenities for members, pointed out that the clubhouse central Fountain Sculpture
doors were now open for members to tour the newly designed that promises to become an
facility. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on March 8th, iconic symbol of this 5-Star
and a celebratory dinner had been arranged for March 24th Platinum Club.
in one of the clubhouse’s new restaurants. Greg Devino The clubhouse adjoins Broken Sound’s Club Course, one of two 18-hole championship
golf courses. In addition to housing the club’s Administrative Offices, Ladies’ and Men’s
Card Rooms, Lounge and Billiard Rooms, Media Room (for meetings, small events¸
lectures and other like occasions), Signature Shop that offers “everything from golf and
tennis attire and accessories to spa amenities,” and Golf Lockers, the clubhouse now offers
members a choice of several dining options served by fully equipped modern kitchens:
• Cirq is a Modern
American Grille overlooking
the Club Course’s 18th
Hole in a relaxed, casual
setting, serving lite bar bites,
Neapolitan-style pizza and
burgers, as well as such fine
dining selections as prime
cut steaks, chops and fresh
seafood.

A dramatic sculptured Fountain in front of the clubhouse’s main entrance, shown in this Broken Sound Members
architectural rendering, is scheduled to be installed within days of this publication. Celebrate on page 3 Architectural rendering of Cirq, an American Grille.
Broken Sound Unveils Bocaire Hosts Its 2023

Redesign of “Old Course” Charity Day Fundraiser

by Golf Architect Rees Jones For County’s Homeless

Following a multi- Veterans and Their Families
million-dollar, total redesign
and renovation spearheaded
by renowned golf course Charitable giving at Bocaire
architect Rees Jones, Broken Country Club has always been a
Sound’s “Old Course,” one priority. This year, on February
of the club’s two 18-hole 25th, the club chose as its
championship golf courses, deserving beneficiary Standown.
reopened this winter in a org, a tireless organization
unique stroke of timing dedicated to ensuring homeless
to match the reopening of veterans and their families in
the clubhouse after its own Palm Beach County get the
architectural makeover. Rees Jones Jeff Waber, PGA Director, resources they need to thrive–
Old Course from housing to interview
Broken Sound Unveils Redesign on page 3 training to work assistance to
finally getting their own homes.
B o c a i r e ’s Go l f Pr o s
challenged club members to
bid on a dollar amount per hole, Antonio Onyon, Head Golf Pro; Corey Johnson, Director
eagles and birdies. The talented of Golf; K. C. Henderson, Golf Course Superintendent;
pros played 162 holes, had 36 Albert Kurtz, 1st Assistant Golf Pro
birdies and two eagles. Bocaire
raised over $36,000 for this wonderful cause. Following 12 hours of golf, the club served
120 dinners that included a silent auction to complete a “feel good” day for all involved.
This was but the latest in the year-round series of Pink Ribbon and other charitable events
for which Bocaire’s generous members have become recognized.