The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter
A Private Community Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Why did a prestigious hotelier enter the real estate and fractional business?

“We want The Ritz-Carlton lifestyle to be central to our Members’ lives,” says Phillips. “We wanted it to be more than just a visit to one of our hotels for a significant event like a wedding or birthday.”

The strategy is working. Today, The Ritz-Carlton Club is not just growing,it is gaining strength as a brand. The key is the personalized services and refined amenities that are hallmarks of the Ritz-Carlton Club lifestyle. From the dedicated concierges to ski valets to luxuriously appointed residences, Members can expect the same level of excellence at every Club location.

A Quiet Corner Of South Florida
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter is located a mile from the beach and 20 minutes from the West Palm Beach airport. “Jupiter is a little quieter than the rest of South Florida,” says Jeffrey Berger, project director. “You can get ‘anywhere’ in a couple of traffic lights.

“Along with the beach, you can be at The Gardens Mall, Roger Dean Stadium [for Cardinal and Marlin spring training games], Worth Avenue for luxury shopping, local mom and pop markets like Carmines, and plenty of waterfront restaurants.”

At Jupiter, there are 50 Club Homes with one-eighth shares (35 days a year per share). Like any form of real estate, a Member’s deed can be sold, willed, or transferred at any time. But there is an important difference between The Ritz-Carlton Club and most other fractional properties.

Set on 285 acres with only 131 homesites, the Jupiter Club is one of the lowest density communities in South Florida. The architecture of the Club Homes is Addison Mizner-inspired with marble throughout and plunge pools and barbecues outside. Mature bougainvillea and hibiscus surround all the homes.

Two Legends Come Together
Not surprisingly, the golf here is played on a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. It seems only natural that a legend in the golf world would go hand in hand with a legend in the hospitality world. “When you combine the course, the service and the quality standards associated with The Ritz-Carlton,” said Nicklaus, “you have a very special golf experience.” The Ritz-Carlton is proud of its association with Nicklaus and works hard to keep the Audubon Certified course in constant tournament-ready condition.

“We are in Mr. Nicklaus’s home town,” says Golf Course Superintendent Lukus Harvey. “He provides us great advice on how to maintain the course. In fact, last April, because of his input, we changed the mowing lines on the course to make it play faster.”

The Ritz-Carlton touch is found everywhere in the golf experience. Having caddies on the course won’t surprise you, having Caddie Concierges might. And during season, the course is always open, as the Club opts not to inconvenience Members by closing the customary one day a week for maintenance. And, in true Ritz-Carlton style, nothing is left to chance.

“We have two experimental greens here,” says Harvey. “We test everything—from new mowers to new employees—before they ever touch the course.”

Members appreciate the small touches.“Our cookie humidor in the clubhouse is a big hit,” says Jeffrey Berger. And the big touches.“Our Lion and Crown Tournament for Members is always a big hit,” says Berger. “It is run like a PGA event with a digitized scoreboard and the players’ names on the caddies’ backs. Last year we even had a blimp overhead.”

“We hire the best, have an extensive training program, and use cutting edge technology to provide the level of service you would expect from The Ritz-Carlton brand.” — BOB PHILLIPS

At Circus Camp, kids work with circus performers

Exceeding Expectations
Beyond the impeccable golf course, The Ritz-Carlton tradition infuses everything, from the Har-Tru tennis courts to the five-acre bald eagle preserve.

At the 68,000 square-foot clubhouse and spa there’s a fitness center that offers ballroom dancing, spin and yoga classes. Chilled bottled water along with nuts and fruit are handed out to recharge participants mid-workout.

And it’s not just the body that gets refreshed.

“At The Ritz-Carlton, we enliven the senses,” says Berger, “and instill well-being for our Members by the small touches—whether it be fresh-cut flowers, opulent tropical landscaping, soothing scents in the spa, or the immaculately maintained golf course terrain.”

Each Member at the Jupiter location has a secure, private storage locker at the clubhouse. “They can leave their personal belongings at the club and travel back and forth with nothing more than a carry-on,” says Phillips. This isn’t just a place for adults to play. Activities for kids are quite extensive.

“Some of our most popular programming includes the Circus Camp [kids train with circus performers for a week], Etiquette Camp [kids learn manners] and Fashion Camp [design clothes and then put on a fashion show],” says Berger.

A Limited Number Of Homes And Members
Why buy now? For starters, the last five of the 50 Club Homes just finished construction. “We strictly limit the number of homes and memberships at each property,” says Phillips. “This is done on purpose to protect a private, personalized standard of service for our Members.”