Stuart, Florida · Palm Beach
Sailfish Sands Golf Course
Ron Garl's par 72, reworked by John Sanford from 2020: tight fairways, small greens, water on nearly every hole. Carts only; the other nine runs both ways.
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About Sailfish Sands Golf Course
Sailfish Sands is Martin County's course, and the Sailfish 18 is a Ron Garl par 72 that plays 6,221 yards from the back and 4,979 from the front. The county describes it plainly: tight fairways, small greens and water on nearly every hole. The 9th is the one it calls the signature, a long dogleg-right par 4 with trees right and water left squeezing the landing area. The green is receptive, though. Walking isn't allowed on the 18.
The site goes back to 1925, when the St. Lucie River Country Club opened a Langford and Moreau nine and Billy Langford hit the first ball on January 10. Martin County bought it in 1947, Ernest Smith's nine made it 18 in 1963, and Ron Garl's nines later took it to 36 holes. In 2020, with money tight and the airport's runway protection zone to clear, the county hired John Sanford to shrink and rebuild it under the Sailfish Sands name. Pieces of the old Red/White course became the Sands 9, Florida's first reversible nine, which plays clockwise as Sands Black and counter-clockwise as Sands Gold. The project won the ASGCA Environmental Excellence Award in 2021.
Beyond the course there's a grass range with Toptracer, 20 climate-controlled hitting bays, and a full restaurant and bar.
It's one of 18 courses Yoink watches in the Palm Beach area, and the closest alternative is The Shores of North River Golf Club, about 3 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.
Booking a tee time at Sailfish Sands Golf Course
Book up to seven days ahead online or through the pro shop at 772-320-4653. You need a credit card, and you have to cancel at least 24 hours out; no-shows can lose booking privileges. Rates effective May 1, 2026 include the cart: $44.95 plus tax on weekday mornings for Martin County residents and $54.95 for everyone else, $48.95 and $58.95 on weekend mornings, dropping after 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Bring a license with a Martin County address the first time to get the resident rate; veterans get it too.
How to get a tee time at Sailfish Sands Golf Course
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Golf courses near Sailfish Sands Golf Course
- The Shores of North River Golf Club · 3 mi
- Jensen Beach Golf Club · Jensen Beach · 3 mi
- Banyan Creek Golf Club · Palm City · 3 mi
- Crane Watch Club · Palm City · 3 mi
- Hammock Creek Golf Club · Palm City · 3 mi
- Martin Downs Golf Club · 4 mi
- The Saints at Port St Lucie Golf Course · 6 mi
- Champions Club at Summerfield · Stuart · 6 mi
Sailfish Sands Golf Course FAQ
Where is Sailfish Sands Golf Course?
Sailfish Sands Golf Course is in Stuart, Florida, in the Palm Beach area — about 3 miles from The Shores of North River Golf Club.
Who designed Sailfish Sands Golf Course?
Sailfish Sands Golf Course was designed by Sailfish 18 designed by Ron Garl.
Is Sailfish Sands Golf Course open to the public?
Sailfish Sands Golf Course is county (Martin County).
Can you walk Sailfish Sands Golf Course?
No walking on the Sailfish 18; walking allowed on the Sands 9.
How do I get a tee time at Sailfish Sands Golf Course when it's booked up?
Set a watch for Sailfish Sands Golf Course in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.
What golf courses are near Sailfish Sands Golf Course?
Nearby options include The Shores of North River Golf Club, Jensen Beach Golf Club and Banyan Creek Golf Club. Yoink watches 18 courses in the Palm Beach area.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.
- floridahistoricgolftrail.com · government
- martin.fl.us · government
- martin.fl.us · government
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