Inside NOKOSI: Jack Nicklaus’s New Private Club & The Surrounding Palm Beach Acreage Market

If you’ve driven down Lyons Road between Lantana Road and Hypoluxo Road recently, you’ve witnessed the groundwork being laid for one of the most exclusive private club developments in South Florida history.

The 153-acre site of the former Sherbrooke Golf & Country Club is officially being transformed into NOKOSI: A Nicklaus Family Club.

For luxury homebuyers, golf enthusiasts, and property owners along the Lyons Road corridor, NOKOSI isn't just another golf course, it’s a project redefining land values across the 33467 zip code. Unlike typical licensed developments, NOKOSI - derived from the Seminole word for "Bear" is a legacy project directly owned and operated by the Nicklaus family in partnership with TWG Global.

Located just 13 miles from Palm Beach International Airport and one mile from Wellington’s equestrian epicenter, NOKOSI is positioned to set a new standard for modern private clubs. Masterminded directly by Jack Nicklaus, his son Gary Nicklaus, and TWG Global (led by billionaire investor Mark Walter), the invitation-only sanctuary features an 18-hole walking-friendly championship layout, a physician-led Health & Longevity Center, and exclusive, low-density private member cottages for short-term stays. With preview play scheduled for late 2026 and clubhouse groundbreaking in the fall, the club is drawing national attention from buyers seeking a sophisticated blend of world-class golf, proactive wellness, and genuine privacy.

Unlike typical licensed golf developments, NOKOSI, derived from the Seminole word for "Bear" is a rare project directly owned and operated by the Nicklaus family. Jack Nicklaus personally designed the 18-hole layout to draw on his major championship insights, incorporating native Florida oak hammocks and multi-tiered tee complexes built for strategic play. Answering the growing demand for modern private club wellness, the club’s integrated Health & Longevity Center offers physician-led diagnostic screenings, performance tracking, and regenerative therapies.

Designed by West Palm Beach firm Spina O'Rourke + Partners, the campus features Old-Florida aesthetics with cypress siding, coquina stone, and screened verandas. To serve out-of-town members, plans include a limited footprint of private 3,000 to 5,000 square foot luxury cottages that act as short-term retreats, keeping public rental traffic and high-density subdivisions entirely out of the surrounding area.

For homeowners in adjacent enclaves like Greenbriar I, Greenbriar II, Sherbrooke Estates, and St. Andrews, NOKOSI fundamentally changes local real estate dynamics. Non-HOA and low-HOA parcels offering one or more acres within 20 minutes of PBI are virtually non-replicable in Palm Beach County. Proximity to an ultra-exclusive Nicklaus family club elevates neighborhood prestige, mirroring land value surges historically seen near The Bear's Club in Jupiter or Panther National in Palm Beach Gardens. Unimproved land values across western Lake Worth are appreciating at a rate independent of older home structure ages, attracting high-net-worth buyers seeking room for custom estates, equestrian facilities, or private guest homes.

Whether you are looking to acquire a rare acreage site near NOKOSI or you are a local homeowner evaluating how this development impacts your underlying property equity, generic online valuation tools cannot capture the true value of lot privacy, land scarcity, and custom acreage improvements.

If you are curious about off-market opportunities or want to discuss where our corner of town is heading over coffee, let's connect for a confidential conversation.

Mia Brister | Licensed Real Estate Advisor, Compass

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Disclaimer: Mia Brister is an independent licensed real estate advisor affiliated with Compass. This market brief is provided for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by NOKOSI, Nicklaus Companies, or TWG Global.