From the Inspiration of Shinnecock Hills to Having Hall of Fame Members: Everything You Need to Know About Michael Jordan’s Grove XVIII Golf Club

Though athletes are divided by their specialization in their sport, most are united by their love for golf. However, there may hardly be any athlete who loves the 18-hole sport more than the NBA legend, Michael Jordan. After dominating the world of basketball, the six-time NBA Champion has been fulfilling his side quests by making golf clubs. Check out his exquisite club in Florida, which has members from Hollywood stars to legends of the sporting world.

Jordan’s love for golf was well depicted in his 2020 Netflix documentary, ‘The Last Dance’. However, his admiration for the sport is a lot more than just enjoying it in his leisure time. In early 2020, the MJ opened a private club named ‘The Grove XVIII‘ in South Florida.

The roman numerals in the name represent the iconic ‘23’, which is the jersey number of  Michael Jordan from his Chicago Bulls days. While the NBA legend has stood out from the rest of the world when it comes to playing basketball, his golf club too is as tremendous as him.

What’s inside the exquisite golf club of Michael Jordan?

Set in Hobe Sound, Florida, the Grove XVIII was designed by veteran golf course designer, Bobby Weed. According to him, the inspiration for the golf course was derived from the legendary golf course, Shinnecock Hills. The property is about 227 acres on a flat, and is distinguished by two features—drainage canals on the western and northern boundaries of the property.

With canals on the side and no trees to worry the golfers, Weed believes the course does provide the vibes of a link-styled golf course. Members can also enjoy the full view of the course from their seats in the Clubhouse. The course is also bifurcated into a South End and a North End. Each of the four nine-hole routings incorporates holes from both ends of the property.

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Moreover, on the 5th and 14th holes, golfers can switch to playing the front nine or back nine since there is a cross-over through which golfers can go to the Clubhouse. Though Bobby Weeds is the designer of the golf course, he has given credit for the beauty of the complex to Michael Jordan.

“He (Jordan) wanted us to build a facility that would give players an opportunity to practice under conditions that are extremely challenging”, said Weeds in an interview. He also claimed that the course doesn’t make the golfers feel like Florida despite being based in the Southern part of the state.

While the Grove XVIII may have a legendary owner, it also has some of the biggest names in its members’ list. From Hollywood fraternity to sporting Hall of Famers, who are members of Jordan’s Golf Club.

Celebrity members of Michael Jordan’s Grove XVIII

Since the club is based in Florida, it is neighboring many Jupiter-based golfers in the area. Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, and Keegan Bradley are members of Grove XVIII. LIV Golf star, Dustin Johnson along with his NHL legend father-in-law, Wayne Gretzky, also enjoy the membership.

Apart from the golf world, the Baseball Hall of Famer, Ken Griffey Jr., and two-time Super Bowl winner John Elway are also part of Michael Jordan’s golf club. Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg, who is an avid golfer, has also taken membership in the club. And of course, the members of Grove XVIII will frequently get the opportunity of meeting the owner and the most notable member of the club, Michael Jordan.

With Jordan displaying his love for golf through his private club in Florida, are you trying to get the membership too? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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