By Michael and Wendy Ledwitz
Four different membership tiers exist at this property, and most new buyers assume it works like a single package deal until we walk them through the details. Social Only membership covers dining, the fitness center, and the pool, while Social Full adds year-round golf, tennis, and pickleball privileges on top.
We break down what each tier actually includes before anyone signs a purchase contract.
Key Takeaways
- Social Membership: Covers dining, fitness, spa, pool, and social events at the entry level.
- Social with Racquets: Adds tennis and pickleball, with a ten-year term for owners.
- Social with Golf: Adds golf access, with a ten-year term for owners.
- Social Full: Combines every privilege into one comprehensive package.
Social Membership Explained
Social Membership sits at the entry level and includes dining, the fitness center, the spa, the pool, and the full calendar of social events. It works well for anyone who values the lifestyle and community without needing golf or racquet sports access.
What Social Only Actually Covers
- Restaurant access: Covers every dining venue on the property.
- Fitness and spa privileges: Round out the wellness side of the membership.
- Social events: A pillar of Polo, member events occur throughout the year.
A Social Membership tends to suit anyone focused mainly on lifestyle rather than a specific sport. An upgrade to a higher tier later usually remains an option down the road.
Social with Racquets or Golf
Social with Racquets adds tennis and pickleball privileges on top of the standard social benefits, while Social with Golf swaps in golf course access instead. Both carry a ten-year commitment for anyone who owns property within the community.
What Sets These Two Tiers Apart
- Racquet sports access: Covers all twenty-two tennis courts and eighteen pickleball courts.
- Golf course access: Opens up both championship courses for regular play.
- A ten-year term: Applies to homeowners choosing either tier. After the 10 year mark, members can choose to change their membership to Social only.
Anyone torn between the two usually decides based on which sport gets played more often. Both tiers still include every benefit found in the Social Membership.
Social Full Membership and Its Full Privileges
Social Full combines every available privilege into one package, covering golf, tennis, and pickleball year-round alongside the full social calendar. It represents the most comprehensive option available at Polo.
Why Some Buyers Choose Social Full
- Year-round golf access: Covers both championship courses without restriction.
- Full racquet sports access: Adds tennis and pickleball on top of golf.
- Every social benefit: Included in the lower tiers carries over automatically.
A family that plays both golf and tennis regularly often finds this tier the simplest option. It also removes any need to track which privileges came with which membership.
The Ten-Year Commitment and What Happens After
Golf and racquets memberships both carry a ten-year term for homeowners, which is longer than many new owners expect going in.
What to Understand About the Commitment Period
- A ten-year term: Applies specifically to golf and racquets memberships for homeowners.
- Resale considerations: Are worth discussing with an agent before the commitment begins.
Anyone planning to stay long-term rarely finds the ten-year term a real obstacle. Anyone considering a shorter stay should factor this timeline into the decision early.
The Right Membership Tier for Your Family
The right tier usually comes down to how often golf, tennis, or pickleball actually gets played versus how much the social calendar matters on its own.
Questions Worth Asking Before You Decide
- How often will golf or tennis actually get used: Helps narrow the choice between tiers quickly.
- Whether the ten-year term fits your plans: Matters most for anyone unsure how long they will stay.
- What the social calendar alone offers: Is worth a look even for buyers leaning toward Social Only.
A conversation with current members often clarifies which tier fits a specific family best. Most families end up more confident in their choice after seeing the amenities in person first.
FAQs
What Does The Polo Club of Boca Raton Membership Include at the Social Only Level?
Social Membership includes dining, fitness, spa, pool access, and the full calendar of social events. It does not include golf, tennis, or pickleball privileges.
Can We Upgrade Our Membership Tier After Buying?
Yes, upgrading to a higher tier is generally available after purchase, though the specific terms are worth confirming directly with the club.
Does Every Homeowner Need a Golf or Racquets Membership?
No, Social Membership remains available to homeowners who prefer the lifestyle and social calendar without golf or racquet sports access. The choice comes down to how each family actually plans to use the property.
Contact Us, Michael and Wendy Ledwitz
Membership decisions shape a lot more of the buying process here than in a typical home purchase, and getting the details right upfront saves a lot of back-and-forth later. We walk every client through each tier before an offer goes in, so nothing about the commitment comes as a surprise.
Contact us, Michael and Wendy Ledwitz, and we will help you match the right membership tier to how your family actually plans to use the property, with full details available at The Polo Club of Boca Raton.
Contact us, Michael and Wendy Ledwitz, and we will help you match the right membership tier to how your family actually plans to use the property, with full details available at The Polo Club of Boca Raton.