Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, has broken ground on a new links course designed by Davis Love III and Love Golf Design. The course is currently planned to be completed in November 2026.
Love Golf Design’s leadership team, including Davis Love III, his brother Mark Love and architect Scot Sherman are heading up the course design. The firm is known for designs that balance playability with championship challenges. The new links course will take notes from the “American” links-style courses designed by Charles Blair Macdonald and Seth Raynor from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s and will focus on thoughtful shot placement and multiple angles of approach to appeal to golfers of all skill levels.
“We are honored to partner with Bear Lakes Country Club on this exciting new chapter,” said Davis Love III at the groundbreaking event. “Our goal is to create a course that feels both rooted in tradition and perfectly suited to its South Florida setting — a course that members will enjoy walking and playing every day.”
Sherman noted that collaboration with club leadership will be a key factor in realizing the vision of the new design.
“From routing to final detailing, we’re working closely with the club’s leadership to ensure the Links Course reflects the vision and character of Bear Lakes while delivering a distinctive and enduring golf experience,” he said.
Club leadership said that the new course reflects a significant investment in the future of the club. Current best practices will be followed, including modern agronomic practices, advanced drainage systems and sustainable design principles to ensure optimal year-round conditioning and environmental stewardship.
