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Frenchman’s Reserve
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Frenchman’s ReserveThrough Oct 31, 2026 · new fees pendingPalm Beach Gardens · Nov 1, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026 · Nov 1, 2026 fees not yet available · Reviewed October 14, 2026
Courtesy information only. Fees and terms change frequently. Confirm all amounts, availability and requirements directly with the club for the time of your purchase.

These are the supplied 2025–2026 fiscal-year fees. Taylor Garris confirmed October 14 that fees for the new fiscal year beginning November 1, 2026 are not yet available. Confirm the new schedule before relying on these amounts for a purchase.

Full EquityNov 1, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026 · Nov 1, 2026 fees not yet available

Includes the member and spouse/significant other. Golf membership is fully subscribed; confirm property-specific membership availability and approval. Full use of golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, spa and social facilities, plus clubhouse dining. Greens and tennis-court fees are included. Golf tee-time reservations up to seven days ahead; tennis reservations up to fourteen days ahead. Cart and other charges remain separate.

Equity membership contributionUpfront · separate from recurring dues
$275,000
Base duesAnnual · through Oct 31, 2026
$29,803
Capital duesAnnual; the source excludes capital dues from sales tax.
$1,800 / year
Debt service chargeAnnual; the source excludes this charge from sales tax.
$650 / year
Listed dues for the stated termBefore applicable tax · scope below
$32,253
Food & beverage minimum
Not stated in the supplied brochure

The listed annual club subtotals are $32,253 for Full Equity and $22,278 for Social/Sport Equity, combining membership dues, capital dues and the debt service charge for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2026. They exclude joining contributions, applicable sales tax, the resident trail fee, carts, guest charges, lockers, bag storage, association dues and contributions, and unlisted obligations. The November 1, 2026 schedule is not yet available.

The brochure lists a $275,000 Full Equity contribution and $140,000 Social/Sport Equity contribution. It does not specify a refundable portion or refund timing; the word equity is not a refund guarantee. A separate property-owner association capital contribution equal to one quarter’s association dues is collected at closing. Confirm all upfront amounts and written terms.

Source received October 14, 2026; reviewed October 14, 2026. Document dates and page references are provided below.

Social / Sport EquityNov 1, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026 · Nov 1, 2026 fees not yet available

Includes the member and spouse/significant other. Confirm category availability and the membership attached to the property. Unlimited tennis, swimming, fitness, spa, social and dining access, with tennis-court fees included and fourteen-day tennis reservations. Golf and practice access are limited and seasonal; see the specific privileges below.

Equity membership contributionUpfront · separate from recurring dues
$140,000
Base duesAnnual · through Oct 31, 2026
$20,528
Capital duesAnnual; the source excludes capital dues from sales tax.
$1,100 / year
Debt service chargeAnnual; the source excludes this charge from sales tax.
$650 / year
Listed dues for the stated termBefore applicable tax · scope below
$22,278
Food & beverage minimum
Not stated in the supplied brochure

The listed annual club subtotals are $32,253 for Full Equity and $22,278 for Social/Sport Equity, combining membership dues, capital dues and the debt service charge for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2026. They exclude joining contributions, applicable sales tax, the resident trail fee, carts, guest charges, lockers, bag storage, association dues and contributions, and unlisted obligations. The November 1, 2026 schedule is not yet available.

The brochure lists a $275,000 Full Equity contribution and $140,000 Social/Sport Equity contribution. It does not specify a refundable portion or refund timing; the word equity is not a refund guarantee. A separate property-owner association capital contribution equal to one quarter’s association dues is collected at closing. Confirm all upfront amounts and written terms.

Source received October 14, 2026; reviewed October 14, 2026. Document dates and page references are provided below.

Availability & access

Taylor Garris’s October 14, 2026, 3:43 PM Eastern email reports 349 Golf Members and says golf membership is fully subscribed, with no one on the waiting list at that time. An empty waiting list does not establish immediate golf availability. No wait-time estimate was supplied; confirm the membership available with the property.

Additional commitments

Resident trail fee and member cartsThe rate schedule lists a $2,300 annual resident trail fee; confirm whether it applies to the property and membership. Member carts are $35 for 18 holes or $23 for 9 holes. These amounts are excluded from the annual club subtotal; applicable tax is additional.
Golf guests · November–AprilCart-inclusive rates: accompanied guests $130 for 18 holes or $88 for 9; unaccompanied guests $235 for 18; immediate-family guests $105, with round length not separately stated. Junior guests age 15 and under: $55 for 18 holes or $35 for 9. Applicable tax is additional.
Golf guests · May–OctoberCart-inclusive rates: accompanied guests $60 for 18 holes or $40 for 9; unaccompanied guests $120 for 18. Applicable tax is additional.
Bag storage, lockers and rentalsAnnual bag storage $220; annual locker $330; daily club rental $55, plus applicable tax.
Social equity golf · May–OctoberUp to 24 rounds for cart fees only; up to three guests per round at the Summer Reciprocal Rate. Tee times Sunday–Friday up to five days ahead, with practice-facility access during summer. The reciprocal-rate amount is not separately identified in the privileges section.
Social equity golf · November–AprilUp to six prime-time rounds and twelve additional non-prime-time rounds as a Full Equity member’s guest, subject to guest fees. Sponsored unaccompanied play and up to three guests are permitted after 11 a.m. under the stated rules and required professional/manager approval. Practice access is restricted to days with a scheduled tee time or golf lesson. Prime time: weekdays before 10 a.m.; weekends and holidays before 11 a.m.
2026 property-owner association dues · separateQuarterly: Chambord $4,530; custom homes on Hermitage $2,877; single-family homes $3,369. Four-quarter equivalents are $18,120, $11,508 and $13,476 respectively. Due January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. Association charges use calendar-year 2026 and are excluded from club subtotals.
Association contribution at closingA one-time capital contribution equal to one quarter’s association dues is collected on each ownership change: $4,530 Chambord, $2,877 Hermitage custom homes or $3,369 single-family homes using the supplied 2026 rates. Confirm the property classification and closing-date amount.
Transaction and lease chargesAssociation estoppel: $299 for ten business days or $418 for expedited three-business-day processing; lease application $150. The club has a separate estoppel/membership process. Confirm current charges and applicability.
Taxes and service chargesThe membership page says dues/fees other than capital dues and the debt service charge are subject to applicable Florida sales tax. The separate club-rate page specifies 7% sales tax on its listed charges. A 20% service charge applies to spa/salon charges, private parties and home-delivery orders placed after 6 p.m.; the club has a no-tipping policy.

Read with the figures

  • The Annual Dues and Fees section is effective November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026. Receiving the brochure on October 14, 2026 does not extend that period. Taylor Garris states that the November 1, 2026 fiscal-year fees are not yet available.
  • The annual club subtotals include the three listed fixed charges only. Resident trail fees, per-use charges and property-owner association obligations are separate; their applicability must be confirmed.
  • The brochure does not state a food-and-beverage minimum, refund terms or additional assessment amounts. Missing amounts do not mean zero.
  • The source’s association dues are calendar-year 2026 figures. Do not combine them with club dues without identifying the property category and the different billing calendars.
  • Membership access is governed by the club’s membership documents. All quoted prices, terms and conditions remain subject to change.

Source material on file

Source received October 14, 2026; reviewed October 14, 2026. Document dates and page references are provided below.

Frenchman’s Reserve Country Club · Membership Prospect PacketSupplied PDF · page 4: equity contributions and 2025–2026 annual dues; page 6: club rate schedule; page 7: Social Equity golf privileges; page 10: 2026 property-owner association charges. Fee pages checked visually.
Frenchman’s Reserve · Current Membership Information · Oct 14, 2026Taylor Garris, Executive Assistant · email received 3:43 PM Eastern · November 1 renewal pending, 349 Golf Members, fully subscribed and no one on the waiting list.

A source’s effective date and our review date are different. Only the club can confirm the charges and membership terms applicable to your transaction.

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