Gulf Stream Golf Club in Delray Beach, Florida, occupies a compact property between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1923, the course features small, crowned greens that slope away from the centers and firm, sandy fairways that roll gently with the coastal terrain. Several holes run parallel to the water, exposing players to prevailing southeast winds that can shift direction during a round. The layout incorporates existing stands of Australian pine and sabal palm, with limited rough and few artificial hazards; most trouble comes from the water, the wind, and the narrow landing areas created by mature tree lines. Bunkers are modest in size, placed to penalize approaches that miss the proper angle into the greens. The routing alternates between open stretches near the ocean and tighter interior holes framed by vegetation, producing a variety of shot requirements within a relatively short walk.
