NBA legend Michael Jordan has taken his passion for golf to the next level with the opening of Grove XXIII. Named after MJ’s famous Chicago Bulls number 23, this state-of-the-art private golf course is every linksman’s dream.
Located in Hobe Sound, Florida, Grove XXII is just around the corner from Jordan’s own luxurious mansion. The sprawling 18-hole course includes a clubhouse, gatehouse, pro shop, practice range and learning facility for anyone who needs to work on their putting skills.
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Designed by world-renowned architect Bobby Weed, the man behind some of America’s tastiest courses, Grove XXIII is inspired by Shinnecock Hills and features a double-helix route, meaning the course can be played in either four nine + nine combinations or shorter three to six-hole loops.
The 15,000 square foot clubhouse is the work of Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates (NBWW). A homage to Jordan’s basketball career and love of golf, the massive structure includes men’s and women’s locker rooms, kitchen and dining facilities, and indoor and outdoor areas.
“We wanted the precision and flow of the golf swing as well as Michael’s athleticism and corporate finesse to inspire the contemporary form and detailing of the clubhouse architecture,” NBWW principal Don Wolfe told Robb Report.
“The ground floor, with its contiguous slab that cantilevers towards the golf course, seems to hover over the green and creates an impression that mimics the endless ‘hang time’ that Michael Jordan owned.”
If that’s not enough, Grove XXIII employs several high-tech services to keep you refreshed on the back nine. As seen on Twitter, drones are used to deliver food and drinks. So if you’re having a bad day you can drown your sorrows at the same time.
Michael Jordan’s course, The Grove XXIII… well its just the future!! Spent all morning trying to book on here!
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— Divot Golf (@InADivot) December 7, 2020
If you’re thinking about signing up you might be waiting a while. It’s rumoured Grove XXIII has a maximum of 100 members, so your best chance of playing a round on this ultra-modern course is via an invite. Good luck with that.
