Boca West Country Club Named Club of the Year

Golf Business Network honors private club for excellence in leadership, innovation and member service.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:22am

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Boca West Country Club, a private golf and country club in Boca Raton, Florida, has been named Club of the Year by the Golf Business Network. The award recognizes the club's leadership of a large and complex operation, high member satisfaction, sustained growth, and strong organizational culture.

Why it matters

This award highlights Boca West Country Club's reputation as a premier private club in the region, as well as the club's ability to adapt and innovate to meet the evolving needs of its members. The recognition from industry peers underscores Boca West's position as a leader in the private club industry.

The details

Boca West Country Club was selected as Club of the Year from more than 200 submissions representing clubs and professionals across the industry. The award is based on peer nominations and celebrates achievement in leadership, innovation and member service. The club recently completed a $45 million expansion that included a new aquatics center, restaurant, and renovations to its sports and fitness facilities.

  • Boca West Country Club was named Club of the Year at the Golf Business Network's annual awards event held in Orlando in conjunction with the PGA Show in 2026.

The players

Boca West Country Club

A private, resident-only golf and country club in Boca Raton, Florida, spanning approximately 1,400 acres with four championship golf courses, a USTA-recognized tennis facility, a full-service spa, multiple dining venues, and an active calendar of social programming.

Matthew Linderman

The president, chief operating officer, and general manager of Boca West Country Club.

Golf Business Network

An organization that hosts an annual awards event to recognize excellence among private golf and country clubs nationwide.

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What they’re saying

“We are so honored to be named Club of the Year and nominated by our peers from around the nation. This recognition is a true testament to the dedicated team at Boca West, as well as our members.”

— Matthew Linderman, President, COO and General Manager of Boca West Country Club

The takeaway

Boca West Country Club's recognition as Club of the Year by the Golf Business Network underscores its reputation as a premier private club that has successfully adapted to meet the evolving needs of its members through strategic investments and a commitment to innovation and excellence in member service.